Tristan Vukcevic News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Scores 14 off bench in loss Vukcevic logged 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Heat.

Impact Vukcevic returned to a bench role after starting Saturday but produced a similar result, totaling exactly 14 points for a third straight game. After entering this stretch shooting just 20.0 percent from beyond the arc across 30 appearances, the big man has caught fire from deep, converting 61.5 percent of his three-point attempts on 13 tries over the past three contests. With the Wizards moving on from Marvin Bagley at the trade deadline, Vukcevic now has a clear path to operating as the primary backup center behind Alex Sarr.

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Coming off bench Sunday Vukcevic (knee) is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.

Impact Vukcevic will revert to a bench role Sunday due to the return of Alex Sarr. Vukcevic started in Saturday's loss to the Nets in which he logged 14 points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer over 20 minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Vukcevic (knee) is available for Sunday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Vukcevic is dealing with some soreness in his right knee, but he'll power through and make himself available for Sunday's game. Vukcevic is averaging 7.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Vukcevic is questionable for Sunday's game against Miami with right knee soreness.

Impact Vukcevic drew a start in Saturday's game against Brooklyn in the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle), finishing with 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes. He's dealing with some soreness for the second leg of this back-to-back set, however, potentially leaving the Wizards very thin up front.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Vukcevic will start Saturday's game against the Nets.

Impact Alex Sarr is sitting out with ankle soreness for the front end of this back-to-back set. Vukcevic is on the streaming radar for Saturday, and he's coming off a solid showing Thursday against Detroit with 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 11 minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Excellent numbers in limited run Vukcevic (hamstring) posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 11 minutes Thursday in the Wizards' 126-117 win over...

Impact Making his return from a 10-game absence due to a sore left knee and left hamstring strain, Vukcevic settled into the Washington rotation and provided stellar per-minute production during his limited time on the court. With the Wizards moving Marvin Bagley ahead of the trade deadline, Vukcevic should have a fairly clear path to the primary backup role behind starting center Alex Sarr moving forward. Vukcevic showed Thursday that even in light playing time, he's capable of putting up strong numbers, but he'll probably need to move into a more consistent 20-minute role before fantasy managers can have a greater amount of trust in him as a back-end roster option in 12-team category leagues.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Tristan Vukcevic | 2.5.26

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Vukcevic (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game in Detroit.

Impact Vukcevic is set to return from a 10-game layoff Thursday evening, and he'll likely have some minutes restrictions in his first game back. With Vukcevic back in the mix, Anthony Gill could drop out of the rotation entirely.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Vukcevic (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Knicks.

Impact Vukcevic will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. Meanwhile, Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley are both healthy up front for the Wizards.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Vukcevic (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Kings.

Impact Vukcevic will be sidelined for his ninth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against the Knicks.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Vukcevic (hamstring) will not play Friday against the Lakers.

Impact Vukcevic will be sidelined for the eighth straight game and there's been no indication that he's close to a return.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Still out with hamstring strain Vukcevic is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a left hamstring strain.

Impact Thursday is a seventh consecutive absence for Vukcevic. Until the Wizards offer an update on his recovery, the big man can be deemed out indefinitely.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out for Tuesday Vukcevic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Vukcevic continues to miss time while dealing with a left hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Thursday against the Bucks.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Vukcevic (hamstring) will not play Saturday against Charlotte.

Impact With Marvin Bagley (back) also out again, the Wizards will likely deploy smaller lineups when Alex Sarr is not on the floor. That could mean more minutes for Will Riley, Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Thursday Vukcevic is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets with a strained left hamstring.

Impact Thursday is a fourth straight absence for Vukcevic. If Marvin Bagley (illness) can't play Thursday, the Wizards could need Will Riley and Justin Champagnie to slide over to the center position more frequently in small-ball lineups to help pick up the slack.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Vukcevic (knee/hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Vukcevic missed the Wizards' last two games due to left knee soreness, but on Sunday's injury report he was listed as having a left hamstring strain. Marvin Bagley and Will Riley will continue to see an uptick in minutes off the bench for as long as Vukcevic is sidelined. Vukcevic's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Nuggets.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee soreness Vukcevic is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets with left knee soreness.

Impact After missing Friday's loss in Sacramento, the third-year center is now sidelined for the second half of the Wizards' back-to-back. Marvin Bagley should have the backup role all to himself behind Alex Sarr, offering the former some deep-league streaming appeal Saturday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee soreness Vukcevic won't play in Friday's game against the Kings due to left knee soreness.

Impact Vukcevic managed to put up 10 points despite logging only eight minutes Wednesday, but he evidently came away from the matchup with some soreness. Anthony Gill could pick up a few extra minutes in Vukcevic's absence Friday night.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Enters rotation, swats five shots Vukcevic finished with 15 points (4-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), five blocks, four rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact When both Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley have been available for games this season, Vukcevic has typically been outside of the rotation, with most of his appearances in those contests coming in garbage time late in blowouts. That changed Friday, however, with head coach Brian Keefe chose to deploy Vukcevic ahead of Bagley as Sarr's top backup. The 22-year-old capitalized on the opportunity, generating an excellent line that was highlighted by a career-high five rejections. Vukcevic is on a two-way pact and is eligible to appear in 14 more games before he would need to be upgraded to a standard contract, but that won't necessarily deter the rebuilding Wizards from continuing to prioritize him ahead of Bagley, who is four years older and on an expiring deal. Even in a limited role behind Sarr, Vukcevic could still make for an intriguing option in deeper fantasy leagues. In 73 games over his three NBA seasons, Vukcevic holds career per-36-minute averages of 22.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, 1.8 blocks and 0.8 steals.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe, Kyshawn George, and Tristan Vukcevic | 1.9.26

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