Leaky Black News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Closes out season on low note Black notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over nine minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact After beginning the season with the G League's Capital City Go-Go, Black signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wizards ahead of the All-Star break. The 26-year-old swingman averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per tilt across 15 games this season, and he'll be a candidate to open next season with the G League.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Black will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Black started the last four games, but he will retreat to the bench for the team's season finale. Black has averaged 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.0 assists in 34.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances, but he could see a reduced role Sunday, considering his exit from the starting five.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Posts strong final line Black amassed 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, one block and two steals over 41 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Black nearly recorded his first double-double of the season, and he tied his season high in rebounds with a strong night on the glass. He's been heavily involved in the Washington rotation down the stretch of the regular season, as the club has put more emphasis on developing young talent after being eliminated from the postseason. Black could continue to see opportunities in the Wizards' final two matchups of the campaign, especially if Tre Johnson (foot), Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Jaden Hardy (back) remain sidelined.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points and the Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game skid, pounding the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 129-98

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

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APRIL 6 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Black is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.

Impact Black is getting the spot-start with Tre Johnson (foot) out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Bub Carrington, Will Riley, Julian Reese and Anthony Gill. Across five starts this season, Black has averaged 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.0 steals per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Black (two-way) is listed out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Due to the timing of his signing a two-way deal with the Wizards, Black is eligible to suit up for 15 games at the NBA level. The Wizards choosing to hold Black out against the 76ers in an effort to manage his availability, but because he's been active on nine occasions, he'll be eligible to play in each of the team's final six games of the season after Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Black (two-way) won't play Monday against the Lakers.

Impact Black will be held out Monday as the Wizards aim to preserve the number of games remaining on his two-way deal. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday against Philly.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Camara has 23 for the Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of the Wizards

Toumani Camara scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Washington Wizards 123-88 on Sunday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Black (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Black popped up on Satuday's injury report as questionable due to right adductor soreness, but he has been given the green light to play in Sunday's contest. He has started in each of the Wizards' last two games and played 40-plus minutes in both of those contests.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right adductor soreness.

Impact Black is at risk of missing the opening end of Washington's back-to-back set. He's started in each of the Wizards' last two games, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks across 41 minutes.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six defensive stats Black posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 victory over Utah.

Impact Black was a menace on the defensive end, racking up six combined steals and blocks during his season-high 40 minutes. Although Black has been productive, his availability continues to be sporadic at best. He has appeared in three of the past nine games, largely due to what was labeled as an ankle injury. If he can carve out a consistent role for himself down the stretch, he could be worth streaming in when the schedule is a favorable one.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Black is part of the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Black will make his third start of the campaign Wednesday. In his first two appearances as a starter, Black averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 35.0 minutes.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in return Black (ankle) tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes Sunday in the Wizards' 145-113 loss to the Knicks.

Impact A left ankle sprain had kept Black from playing in each of the Wizards' last four games, but he was able to return to action Sunday to provide a boost to a Washington squad that was without nine players. Black ended up seeing the second-fewest minutes of anybody in the Wizards' nine-man rotation, finishing ahead of only Tristan Vukcevic (15 minutes), who exited the contest early due to back tightness. Washington will get Justin Champagnie back from suspension for Wednesday's game in Utah, and players such as Alex Sarr (toe) and Tre Johnson (foot) could be ready to return and might bump Black out of the rotation as a result. Black has limited availability as it is due to his status as a two-way player; he'll be eligible to play in nine of the Wizards' remaining 11 contests.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Black (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Black was listed as "out" on the initial injury report, but now it appears he will play. Black has missed the past five games, so he'll likely have some minutes restrictions in his first game back, making him a risky target in daily fantasy leagues.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Sunday's contest Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Black will miss a sixth consecutive game while recovering from a left ankle sprain. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Jazz, though he doesn't have an established timeline to return.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Black (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Thunder.

Impact Black will remain on the shelf for a fifth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. Consider him questionable at best for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Black (ankle) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact This will be Black's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he continues to be ruled out a full 24 hours in advance of tipoff. Until the Wizards provide a meaningful update on where Black is in his rehab, he should be viewed as week-to-week.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Black will miss a third straight game due to an ankle injury. Since he's under a two-way contract, he's eligible to play in only 10 more regular-season games this season. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in a rematch against Detroit.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Black has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Under a two-way contract, Black is eligible to play in 10 more regular-season games for the Wizards unless he is converted to a standard deal. He's working through an ankle injury that will keep him out of Monday's game, but he could be available for the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set against the Pistons on Tuesday. Black has averaged 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.7 threes over 32.7 minutes per game over his last three outings. Jamir Watkins and Jaden Hardy will see a bump in minutes in Black's absence.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Black (two-way) will be inactive Saturday for the Wizards' game in Boston.

Impact In the Wizards' most recent game Thursday, Black played 28 minutes in a 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic, finishing with 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Though he's typically received meaningful minutes for the Wizards when he suits up, Black's availability for the rest of the season will remain limited while he's signed to a two-way contract. Washington will opt to hold Black out Saturday, and the third-year forward will now be eligible to suit up for 10 of the Wizards' remaining 16 games of the campaign.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • SI.COM

Inactive for Tuesday's contest Black (two-way) is listed out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Black has played 30-plus minutes in each of the Wizards' last three games, but because he's signed to a two-way contract, he has limited availability for the rest of the season. With the Wizards choosing to hold Black out Tuesday, he'll be eligible to suit up for 11 of the team's remaining 18 contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10 points in loss Black produced 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 138-118 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Black, who is on a two-way contract with the Wizards, continues to see more opportunities for the team due to so many injuries on the roster. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 9.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes per contest, putting him on the streaming radar in deeper formats.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Camara has 23 for the Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of the Wizards