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Season-best performance Monday Muscala contributed 11 points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 143-131 loss to the Kings.

Impact Muscala, posting points in just his ninth game through 14 appearances, notched double-digit scoring for the first time this season. The 32-year-old's scoring was fueled by a season-high six free-throw attempts. Although his foul drawing is likely an anomaly, Muscala has logged all of his minutes at center this season, so he frequents the paint more than previous campaigns despite his outside-in style.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Muscala won't start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact With Daniel Gafford (hip) sidelined, Muscala drew a spot start Monday and was held scoreless (0-4 FG) across 20 minutes. Gafford will return to the starting lineup following his one-game hiatus, sending Muscala to a bench role. Muscala has made just 10 appearances this season (two starts), averaging 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Muscala will start Monday's game against the 76ers, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact With Daniel Gafford (hip) sidelined, Muscala will make his second start of the year. In his previous start, Muscala posted seven points, four rebounds, one steal and one block in 22 minutes, but he faces a top matchup with Joel Embiid on Monday.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 18 minutes Muscala notched five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 18 minutes during Saturday's 136-108 loss to the Hawks.

Impact The 18 minutes was the second largest workload of the season for Muscala, as the Wizards were blown out by the Hawks pretty quickly. For that reason, starting center Daniel Gafford only saw 18 minutes as well. Muscala is usually on the fringe of the rotation and has yet to score in double figures this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Friday Muscala is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Muscala will move to his regular bench role following the return of Daniel Gafford, who is back in action following a two-game absence. Muscala logged seven points and four rebounds in his lone start to the season against the Hawks on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Muscala is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact After seeing only eight and 11 minutes in his only two appearances this season, Muscala will step into the starting center role with Daniel Gafford (hip) sidelined. Though it's unclear if Muscala will receive starter minutes, he's worth a look as a streamer.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts bench in preseason win Muscala posted 20 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and eight rebounds over 25 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 preseason win over New York.

Impact Muscala had a strong showing from deep while leading all bench players in Wednesday's preseason contest in scoring and rebounds while finishing two boards short of a double-double. Entering his first season with Washington this year, Muscala has averaged 13.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 21.5 minutes in two preseason contests.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr., Jordan Poole, and Mike Muscala

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Mike Muscala puts up 20 points vs. Knicks

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

WIZARDS at KNICKS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 18, 2023

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr. and Mike Muscala

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Celtics center alum Mike Muscala on what makes Charles Lee such a good assistant coach “I could just tell early on he had a great energy for it,” said Muscala of Lee’s coaching acumen.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

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JULY 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Roseville's Mike Muscala finds 'gratitude' in an unexpectedly long NBA career In 11 seasons, he has been with eight teams, played for six, and found his niche among the best basketball players in the world.

JULY 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Thrown into Porzingis deal The Celtics traded Muscala to the Wizards as part of a three-team deal including Kristaps Porzingis, Tyus Jones and Marcus Smart, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Though Jones was the main acquisition for Washington, Danilo Gallinari and Muscala were both shipped to Washington as part of the blockbuster deal. Per Bobby Marks of ESPN.com the Wizards exercised Muscala's $3.5 million team option and will likely be part of the rebuilding roster. Though Washington is almost certainly going to add frontcourt pieces through the draft and free agency, Muscala's current competition consists of Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson at the center spot. Though it's unclear how large of a role, if any, Muscala will play with the Wizards, he has shown the ability to be impactful on rebuilding rosters in the past, posting at least eight points and three rebounds per game in 2020-21 and 2021-22 with the Thunder while shooting 37 percent and 42.9 percent from deep in each respective season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics offseason timeline: Danilo Gallinari deadline, Mike Muscala option date The Celtics have a number of key choices ahead that will help shape their offseason.

JUNE 6, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Mike Muscala In his fourth year in Oklahoma City, Mike Muscala’s shotmaking made life a lot easier for his teammates.

MAY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back to bench for Game 1 Muscala will appear off the bench in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round matchup versus the Hawks on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Muscala drew a start in the regular-season finale and finished with a season-high 27 points in the contest. However, he'll return to his usual depth role and doesn't carry nearly as much fantasy upside in his reserve role.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in start Muscala ended Sunday's 120-114 victory over the Hawks with 27 points (9-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes.

Impact Muscala got the start in Sunday's victory, finishing second on the team in scoring while finishing two rebounds shy of a double-double and three points short of reaching the 30-point mark. Muscala posted a season-high in scoring, now having hauled in at least five rebounds in three straight games.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Muscala will start Sunday's matchup against the Hawks, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Celtics locked up the No. 2 seed and are resting a majority of their regulars, so Muscala gets the start at power forward and will joined by Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Blake Griffin. Across his previous eight starts this season, Muscala has averaged 11.1 points and 5.5 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Muscala trade pays dividends in Celtics win over Raptors Mike Muscala delivered a timely performance to help Celtics secure the No. 2 seed.

APRIL 6, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Returns to bench Muscala isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Portland.

Impact Muscala will be replaced by a returning Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup Thursday. Muscala is averaging 1.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.5 minutes across his previous four games coming off the bench for Boston.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Monday Muscala will start Monday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Robert Williams (hamstring) and Al Horford (back) sidelined, Muscala and Blake Griffin will draw starts in Boston's frontcourt. In his only other start as a Celtic, Muscala posted 18 points and eight boards across 44 minutes in an overtime loss to Milwaukee.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Plans To Use Mike Muscala For Rest Of Season Joe Mazzulla explained how Celtics forward Mike Muscala, who has played sparingly since the All-Star break, could be used going forward.

MARCH 1, 2023 • NESN.COM

Upgraded to available Muscala (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Muscala has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a second straight matchup following a three-game absence due to right knee tendinopathy. He'll presumably serve a modest reserve role behind Robert Williams, Al Horford and Grant Williams.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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