Richaun Holmes News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Orlando plays Washington, aims for 5th straight road win

Orlando aims to continue its four-game road win streak with a victory over Washington

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Holmes has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a right shoulder contusion, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He'll finish the contest...

Impact Holmes exited Wednesday's game for unknown reasons but returned to the bench with a wrap on his shoulder, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. He'll be held out the rest of the way due to the injury, leaving more minutes for Tristan Vukcevic and JT Thor. Holmes' next chance to play will come Thursday against Orlando.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Holmes exited Wednesday's game against Sacramento and went back to the locker room, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The reason for Holmes' departure is unknown, but he's likely being checked out in the locker room. While Holmes is sidelined expect Tristan Vukcevic and JT Thor to see more minutes.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient off bench Holmes tallied eight points (4-5 FG), eight rebounds, one steal and one block in 15 minutes in Monday's 120-94 loss to the Heat.

Impact Holmes missed just one shot and made his presence felt on the glass Monday. The 31-year-old center has struggled to find consistent playing time lately, currently third on the depth chart behind Alex Sarr and Tristan Vukcevic. Holmes has appeared in four of the Wizards' last 10 games, averaging 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes during that stretch.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Miami on home losing streak

Washington aims to end its 4-game home losing streak with a win over Miami

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cade Cunningham leads Pistons past NBA-worst Wizards 123-103 in physical game

Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat NBA-worst Washington 123-103 in a physical game that included two late flagrant fouls by the Wizards

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Richaun Holmes Ejected From Wizards-Pistons The Washington Wizards lost one of their veteran centers on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons as Richaun Holmes was issued a Flagran...

MARCH 12, 2025 • SI.COM

Ejected Tuesday Holmes was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Pistons after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 31-year-old center was tossed after elbowing Ausar Thompson in the mouth while protecting the ball, per Sankofa. Holmes will finish the game with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Holmes (knee) will play Tuesday against the Pistons.

Impact On Monday against the Raptors, Holmes missed his second game over the previous three games due to a left knee contusion. With Holmes set to return to the rotation, Tristan Vukcevic could see his minutes as the backup center take a big hit.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Holmes (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Holmes will miss his second game over the club's last three outings due to a left knee contusion. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Detroit. Tristan Vukcevic will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Alex Sarr due to Holmes being sidelined.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double from second unit Holmes totaled 10 points (5-11 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 20 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Raptors.

Impact The double-double was the third of the season for Holmes, all of which have come in his last 11 appearances (six starts). The veteran big missed the Wizards' previous contest due to a knee contusion, but the injury didn't derail his momentum. Over that 11-game stretch, Holmes has averaged 11.4 points, 7.8 boards, 2.2 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 71.6 percent from the floor in 24.2 minutes.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Toronto Holmes (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Holmes has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Washington's previous contest due to a left knee contusion. Holmes is averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks in 24.6 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Toronto looks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Washington

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Holmes (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact Holmes is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the left knee contusion. The big man has provided a spark off the bench behind Alex Sarr, and if he's sidelined once again, Tristan Vukcevic will likely see a bump in playing time off the bench.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Holmes (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Jazz.

Impact Holmes was originally deemed questionable, so he could be back in the mix for Saturday's game against the Raptors. Alex Sarr could offer a higher floor in fantasy with Holmes sidelined, and Tristan Vukcevic could be more involved off the bench.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Holmes (knee) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Following Monday's loss to the Heat, Holmes is in danger of missing Wednesday's game against Utah due to a left knee contusion. Tristan Vukcevic could see more minutes on the floor if Holmes is ruled out against the Jazz.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Richaun Holmes | 3.1.25

MARCH 2, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Richaun Holmes scores 15 points vs. Charlotte Hornets | 3.1.25

MARCH 2, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving back to bench Holmes isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Alex Sarr will replace Holmes in the starting lineup Saturday after missing Washington's previous three contests due to an ankle injury. Holmes is averaging 3.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 18.0 minutes across his previous five appearances coming off the bench.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Wednesday Holmes closed with 20 points (7-7 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Holmes has started the Wizards' last three games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle), but the veteran big man has been playing at a high level when called upon duty. He's scored in double digits in each of his last six starts and is averaging a robust line of 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in his seven outings with the first unit this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Richaun Holmes, and Corey Kispert | 2.26.25

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers | 2.26.25

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Richaun Holmes scores 20 points vs. Portland Trail Blazers | 2.26.25

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Shaedon Sharpe's eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121

Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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Orlando plays Washington, aims for 5th straight road win

Washington plays Miami on home losing streak

Cade Cunningham leads Pistons past NBA-worst Wizards 123-103 in physical game

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Shaedon Sharpe's eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121