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Tristan Vukcevic - 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.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Coulibaly - Won't play Friday Coulibaly (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Coulibaly was forced to leave during the second quarter of the Wizards' 119-105 loss to the Clippers due to lower back tightness. The injury will prevent him from playing Friday, though he could return for the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Saturday against the Nuggets. Justin Champagnie figures to be the top candidate to enter the Wizards' starting lineup in Coulibaly's absence.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Khris Middleton - Sitting out vs. Kings Middleton has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento due to right knee injury management.

Impact Middleton will get a night off after appearing in three straight games for the Wizards. This should open up more opportunities for Will Riley and Justin Champagnie with Bilal Coulibaly (back) also downgraded to out.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Whitmore - Out for the season Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Impact A "venous condition" is any disorder that affects the veins, but we'll likely have more clarity on precisely what Whitmore is dealing with at a later date. Whitmore will end his 2025-26 season with averages of 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game on 46/29/74 shooting splits.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert are already showing why the Wizards helped the Hawks A pair of former Wizards are already proving why Washington may have helped the Hawks after all.

11 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

This Alex Sarr stat proves he's a rare defensive force for the Wizards Alex Sarr's defensive impact is hard to not notice, especially considering this stat.

11 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Kyshawn George reveals why he may be an X-Factor for Wizards— even with Trae Young Kyshawn George has high expectations for himself, and that's exactly why he could play a huge role in the team's future plans.

12 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Wizards' next blockbuster trade may be brewing after latest news The Wizards could be gearing up for another blockbuster trade following this recent development.

13 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Hawks will get more return out of the Trae Young trade than expected Trae Young isn't expected to suit up for the Wizards this season.

13 HOURS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe, Marvin Bagley III, Kyshawn George | 1.15.26

13 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Kings vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

Preview the Jan. 16 matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

15 HOURS AGO • Data Skrive

Kings vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

Khris Middleton - Posts 17 points in defeat Middleton recorded 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Middleton logged his second-best scoring total of the season during the loss, but consistency has been hard to come by for the 34-year-old veteran. After over a decade with the Bucks, Middleton's production has dropped off considerably during his first full season with the Wizards, averaging just 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists over 27 games.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Bagley III - Logs dounle-double from bench Bagley amassed 15 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Alex Sarr's ejection opened up extra opportunity for Bagley, who has largely been a non-factor in his first full season with the Wizards. The Duke product was a highly-touted first-round pick for the Kings in 2018, but he's failed to find consistent minutes during stints with Memphis and Washington. He showed flashes of his skill set in relief, but Sarr has a stranglehold on the starting job. He won't cede more minutes to Bagley anytime soon.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyshawn George - Paces team with 23 points in loss George registered 23 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Players dropped like flies around George during the loss, as Alex Sarr was ejected and Bilal Coulibaly exited early with a back issue. George and the Wizards made a valiant run in an attempt close the gap in the third quarter, but ultimately proved unsuccessful. Trae Young (knee, quad) is expected to miss a month, leaving George as the team's primary offensive engine if he can stay healthy.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Wizards are learning the hard truth about AJ Johnson The Milwaukee Bucks let go of their latest draft project for a reason, and the Wizards are learning why.

16 HOURS AGO • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Precious Achiuwa & Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 1.14.26

22 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Washington takes on Sacramento on 3-game losing streak

Washington will try to break its three-game skid when the Wizards play Sacramento

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Washington Wizards at LA Clippers | 01.14.26

23 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Kyshawn George scores 23 points at LA Clippers | 01.14.26

23 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Khris Middleton scores 17 points at LA Clippers | 01.14.26

23 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Leonard scores 33 as Clippers top Wizards to win fourth straight

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington W...

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Alex Sarr - Ejected Wednesday Sarr has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Clippers after being assessed a second technical foul, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Sarr was issued a second technical before halftime and was ejected. The young center played 13 minutes before departing, logging four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two blocks. His absence will leave more minutes for Marvin Bagley and Tristan Vukcevic. Sarr should be back in action for Friday's game against Sacramento.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Coulibaly - Early exit Wednesday Coulibaly has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to low back tightness.

Impact Coulibaly will depart before halftime, ending Wednesday's game with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across 10 minutes. His absence could mean more minutes for Justin Champagnie and Malaki Branham. Coulibaly's next chance to play will come Friday at Sacramento, which is the first leg of a back-to-back set.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young won't make his Wizards debut until after All-Star break

Trae Young's debut with the Washington Wizards won't happen until after the NBA All-Star break

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Wizards Get Update on Trae Young's Injury Recovery The Washington Wizards' current 10-28 overall record - which has them placed in the second-to-last spot in an already unusually weak Eastern...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

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