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Lakers News: LA Insider Explains Why Thomas Bryant Deserves Starting Center Spot The Athletic’s Jovan Buha believes that Thomas Bryant is the only logical starting center fit for the Lakers next season.

JULY 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inks deal with Lakers Bryant agreed to a one-year contract with the Lakers on Tuesday, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Bryant appeared in only 37 games for Washington over the past two seasons while recovering from a torn ACL, and he'll join Los Angeles for the 2022-23 campaign. According to Haynes, the 24-year-old will have the chance to earn the starting job at center, which would allow Anthony Davis to see more run at power forward. Bryant saw limited run when available for the Wizards last year and averaged only 7.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in finale Bryant has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Hornets due to low-back tightness.

Impact Bryant ends the 2021-22 campaign averaging 7.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game. In his absence, Vernon Carey will likely garner an increased role behind Daniel Gafford.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots in win Bryant finished Saturday's 127-118 loss to the Trail Blazers with nine points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 23 minutes.

Impact Bryant entered Saturday having logged three straight DNPs since the return of Kristaps Porzingis, but with Porzingis taking a day off to rest against Portland, Bryant received the opportunity to get back on the court. He played more minutes than starter Daniel Gafford and was particularly effective as a defender, registering a season-high three blocks. Porzingis is clearly Washington's top option at center, and it's unclear whether Bryant's solid effort Saturday will help him get back into the rotation alongside Gafford.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from rotation Bryant (coach's decision) didn't see the floor Sunday in the Wizards' 133-123 win over the Pacers.

Impact Bryant's role had already been on the decline heading into Sunday with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. dropping him from the starting five in favor of Daniel Gafford, but Kristaps Porzingis (knee) getting the green light to make his team debut bumped Bryant out of the rotation entirely. Even though Porzingis will likely face some restrictions for a few more games while he works to regain conditioning following a month-long absence due to a bone bruise, Bryant looks as though he won't be anything more than the third option at center.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 16 points off bench Bryant finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-113 victory over Detroit.

Impact Bryant was efficient from the field en route to a season-high 16 points off the bench. The fifth-year center has struggled to find any consistency after being sidelined for the first two-plus months of the season due to the ACL surgery he underwent last year. Bryant is firmly supplated behind Daniel Gafford on the depth chart, and his playing time may take another hit when Kristaps Porzingis (knee) returns, though it's unclear when that may be.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant scores 16 vs Pistons

MARCH 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Wizards beat Pistons for 14th straight time at home, 116-113

Kyle Kuzma scored 21 points and Thomas Bryant added 16, and the Washington Wizards won their 14th straight home meeting with Detroit, holding off the Pistons 116-113

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Markkanen scores 23, Cavaliers rally past Wizards, 92-86

Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points and All-Star center Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 14 rebounds in rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-86 win over the Washington Wizards

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Cavaliers take on the Wizards on 3-game losing streak

Cleveland aims to end its three-game slide when the Cleveland Cavaliers play Washington

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Murray, Spurs outlast Wizards 157-153 in double overtime

Dejounte Murray had 31 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Washington Wizards 157-153 in double overtime Friday night

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Bryant isn't starting Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Although Bryant will be available in spite of his ankle injury, he'll come off the bench during the Wizards' first game after the All-Star break. Daniel Gafford will serve as a starter.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Spurs Bryant (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Bryant will be able to play through his right ankle sprain as the Wizards return to the court following the All-Star break. He's scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances and has averaged 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Bryant is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Bryant dealt with a right ankle sprain in early February, but he was able to play through the issue ahead of the All-Star break. If he's sidelined for Friday's matchup, Daniel Gafford and Vernon Carey should see increased run.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play 16-18 minutes Bryant will be limited to 16-18 minutes Thursday against the Nets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thursday marks Bryant's first back-to-back appearance since returning from knee surgery, so he'll have his minutes limited. This season, he's seeing 17.5 minutes per game and averaging 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Muted contributions Bryant totaled four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 113-108 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Bryant was uninvolved in the offense compared to his typical production level. Averaging 54.8 percent shooting on 6.0 field-goal attempts per game, Bryant didn't approach that volume Wednesday despite logging a season-high 24 minutes. He's in a timeshare with Deni Avdija, as the Wizards continue playing small-ball. Bryant is a candidate to see his activity ramp up post All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fox, Sabonis power new-look Kings past Wizards 123-110

De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, Domantas Sabonis added 16 points and 11 rebounds in his second game for Sacramento, and the new-look Kings beat the Washington Wizards 123-110

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Deadline trades don't change familiar dilemma for Wizards

The Wizards are on the fringe of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference and won't have Bradley Beal for the rest of the season

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Fills out stat sheet in win Bryant finished with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes Thursday in the Wizards' 113-112 win over the Nets.

Impact Though Washington traded away Montrezl Harrell earlier Thursday and was without Daniel Gafford (COVID-19 protocols) and the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis (knee), Bryant didn't see a noticeable spike in playing time. The Wizards have continued to act conservatively with Bryant's minutes total following a recent return from an ACL tear that sidelined him for just over a year, and even if his restriction ends up being lifted at some point, the eventual additions of Porzingis and Gafford to the frontcourt mix will make it tough for the 24-year-old to push for a consistent 30-minute role. Bryant at least made the most of his time on the court Thursday, delivering what was his best all-around fantasy line in his 12 appearances on the season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzma leads Wizards past Irving, in-flux Nets, 113-112

Kyle Kuzma had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, leading the injury- and trade-depleted Washington Wizards to a 113-112 win over Kyrie Irvin...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Poor numbers in return Bryant scored five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt) while adding four rebounds in 17 minutes during Saturday's 95-80 loss to the Suns.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game due to a minor ankle injury, Bryant returned to the starting lineup but saw his usual limited role, while Montrezl Harrell once again out-produced him from the bench. Bryant is struggling in the Wizards' current three-man rotation at center, but if Harrell gets moved at the trade deadline, the 24-year-old could regain some degree of fantasy relevance.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout Wizards

Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 16 rebounds in an efficient 24 minutes and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns rebounded from a streak-ending loss to beat the short-handed Washington Wiza...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Bryant (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against the Suns.

Impact Bryant sustained what coach Wes Unseld described as a "significant" sprained right ankle during Tuesday's loss to the Bucks and was subsequently sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. However, he practiced Friday and is expected to return to the rotation Saturday. Due to his ACL surgery last year, the talented big man has only played in nine contests this season and is averaging 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Friday Coach Wes Unseld said Bryant (ankle) was a full participant during Friday's practice, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Bryant sustained what Unseld described as a "significant" sprained right ankle during Tuesday's loss to the Bucks and was subsequently sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. However, he appears to be progressing well and has a shot at playing Saturday against Phoenix. When asked about Bryant's availability, Unseld said, "hopefully, he'll be available." There is expected to be more clarification on his status when the Wizards release their official injury report for Saturday's game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Phoenix on 4-game home skid

Washington enters a matchup against Phoenix as losers of four straight home games

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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