Marvin Bagley III News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Pours in 20 points from bench Bagley contributed 20 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 25 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to Memphis.

Impact Although Bagley is back on the bench, his recent results have earned him more action in the rotation. His prospects sunk when the team signed Jonas Valanciunas and drafted Alex Sarr in the offseason, and it's easy to forget the splash Bagley made with the Kings in his rookie season. injuries have been an issue for most of his career, but he's shown flashes of his former self as a healthy backup for the Wizards. He is in a tough spot on the depth chart behind Sarr, but Washington may eventually make major changes that could give Bagley more fantasy value.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Marvin Bagley III, and Bilal Coulibaly | 12.08.24

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Saturday Bagley is not in the Wizards' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Bagley made his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Thursday against the Mavericks and finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals over 24 minutes. Even with Alex Sarr (back) sidelined for Saturday's contest, Bagley will retreat to the bench while Jonas Valanciunas gets the start at center.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Effective in first start Thursday Bagley produced 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 137-101 loss to Dallas.

Impact Making his first start of the season, Bagley co-led the team with 16 points and eight rebounds Thursday. Bagley has now started 16 games for the Wizards dating back to last season, and he's been productive as a member of Washington's first unit since 2023-24 with averages of 12.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.0 blocks in 26.5 minutes per contest while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor. It remains to be seen if head coach Brian Keefe will keep Bagley in the starting lineup once Kyle Kuzma (ribs) returns to the fold, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on Bagley on waiver wires until the dust settles regarding the 25-year-old former lottery pick's role going forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Bub Carrington, and Marvin Bagley III | 12.05.24

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Making first start of season Bagley is starting Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Bagley will make his first start of the season Thursday, as the Wizards will shake things up in the frontcourt once again. Bagley is averaging just 5.4 minutes per game this season, but he should see a sizable uptick in playing time in this one.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Friday Bagley (groin) is listed as available for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Bagley will play through right groin soreness, though he has yet to see the floor for more than 10 minutes in a game this season The 25-year-old has averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds across only 5.9 minutes per game in nine regular-season appearances.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Bagley (groin) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Bagley is dealing with right groin soreness, though his absence shouldn't affect fantasy decisions as he has played an insignificant role in the club's rotation. The 25-year-old has averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds across only 5.9 minutes per game in nine regular-season appearances.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Bagley (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Bagley is set to return following a one-game absence due to a non-COVID illness. His return should affect many fantasy decisions, though, as the big man has averaged a mere 6.8 minutes per game off the bench in his previous five contests.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Bagley (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Bagley has been dealing with a non-COVID illness that caused him to miss the Monday matchup against the Warriors. Even if available, Bagley has been a non-factor off the bench for Washington and averages a mere 6.8 minutes per game. He shouldn't be targeted in any format regarding his availability.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry scores 24 points in his return to lead the Warriors past the Wizards, 125-112

Stephen Curry scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half in his return from an ankle injury and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight game, 125-112 over the Washin...

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed out for Monday Bagley (illness) will not play Monday against the Warriors.

Impact Bagley was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest and remains day-to-day. Bagley hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation, however, so this news doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Bagley is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact After playing 10 minutes in each of the first two games of the season, Bagley has played six or fewer minutes in three straight matchups. His potential absence would likely mean a few extra minutes for Richaun Holmes.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in loss Bagley closed Saturday's 135-116 loss to the Cavaliers with nine points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and one block across 10 minutes.

Impact Bagley has played exactly 10 minutes off the bench in back-to-back games to start the season. He's totaled 17 points, 12 rebounds, an assist and a block. That's solid per-minute production, but Bagley finds himself firmly behind Alex Sarr and Jonas Valanciunas on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Bagley isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks.

Impact Jonas Valanciunas will replace Bagley in the starting five Friday after sitting out Washington's previous contest for rest purposes. Bagley is expected to compete for a depth role in the Wizards' frontcourt this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Bagley will enter the starting five in Monday's preseason game versus the Nets.

Impact Alex Sarr will sit with calf soreness, giving Bagley the opportunity to enter the starting lineup. The 25-year-old is expected to compete for playing time off the bench with Richaun Holmes behind Jonas Valanciunas, but Bagley has yet to appear in more than 50 regular-season outings since his rookie season in 2018-19 (62 games).

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go during training camp Bagley (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bagley missed six straight games to end the 2023-24 regular season, but that was likely precautionary. The Duke product carved out a consistent role after a mid-season trade to Washington last year and produced enough to be fantasy-relevant. However, after the offseason acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas, Bagley will be competing for backup frontcourt minutes with Alex Sarr, Richaun Holmes and Tristan Vukcevic.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Out again Sunday Bagley (knee) will not play Sunday against the Celtics.

Impact Bagley remains week-to-week for the Wizards and was unable to return for the finale. In 24 appearances for the Wizards, Bagley produced averages of 13.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Friday Bagley (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Bagley sustained a knee injury last week and is deemed week-to-week, and he'll be sidelined for the Wizards' penultimate game of the regular season. It seems unlikely that the 25-year-old will be back in action for Sunday's regular-season finale against Boston.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Interim coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday that Bagley (knee) is being treated as week-to-week, Bijan Todd of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Bagley has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest due to a right knee sprain but is now set to miss an extended period. Tristan Vukcevic and Eugene Omoruyi are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. With the Wizards already eliminated from playoff contention, it wouldn't be surprising to see Bagley shut down for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Bagley (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Bagley didn't return Tuesday after leaving the win over the Bucks in the second quarter due to a right knee sprain. He'll miss the second half of Washington's back-to-back set and turn his sights on suiting up for Friday's matchup against Portland. Richaun Holmes (toe) is questionable, so if both big men are out, Tristan Vukcevic and Eugene Omoruyi would be candidates for increased roles.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Tuesday Bagley (knee) finished Tuesday's 117-113 win over the Bucks with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in nine minutes.

Impact After exiting Tuesday's contest with 7:59 remaining in the second quarter due to a knee injury, Bagley was unable to re-enter the game. Trian Vukcevic saw increased playing time in his absence. Bagley's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to locker room Tuesday Bagley was helped to the locker room after suffering a knee injury on an awkward fall during Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Wizards have not offered a diagnosis yet, but the fact that Bagley was helped off the court while holding the outside of his right knee is not a good sign for his potential return. If he can't return, then Eugene Omoruyi and Tristan Vukcevic would be in line for more prominent roles the rest of the game.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

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