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Justin Champagnie - Ruled out for Sunday Champagnie has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to right knee tendinopathy.

Impact Champagnie exited Friday's win over Indiana early due to right knee soreness and will be sidelined Sunday with the knee issue. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Atlanta. With the 24-year-old forward unavailable, Will Riley could see increased minutes.

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Tristan Vukcevic - Questionable to play Sunday Vukcevic (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Vukcevic suffered a right hand contusion during the Wizards' win over the Pacers on Friday, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. He has started in each of the Wizards' last two games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (hamstring), so Anthony Gill would be the top candidate to enter the Wizards' starting liineup if Vukcevic is unable to play.

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Kyshawn George - Could return Sunday George (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact George was held out of the Wizards' 131-118 win over the Pacers on Friday while managing a left toe sprain, but the second-year pro could be available for Washington on Sunday. He has averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.1 minutes per game over his last 15 outings.

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Wizards finally make the Tristan Vukcevic move fans were waiting for The Wizards have finally shown where Tristan Vukcevic fits into their future plans.

3 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Tristan Vukcevic - Upgraded to standard deal Vukcevic (hand) agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract with the Wizards on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Vukcevic began the season on a one-year, two-way pact but will receive added security with this new contract. The deal includes a team option for the third season. Over 35 regular-season appearances (five starts) in 2025-26, the big man has averaged 7.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per contest. He's currently dealing with a right hand contusion and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets until Washington provides an update on his status.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaky Black - Gets two-way deal with Washington The Wizards signed Black to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Black has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with the Capital City Go-Go, where he is averaging 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.8 steals over 35.4 minutes per game. He last saw regular-season action with the Hornets in 2023-24, when he appeared in 26 regular-season games (three starts) and averaged 2.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 10.9 minutes per game.

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9 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

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Wizards vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 22

Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

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15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Bilal Coulibaly - Across-the-board performance Coulibaly accumulated 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 131-118 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Coulibaly chipped in across all major categories, despite the fact that his playing time was once again limited to fewer than 25 minutes. While his production has been adequate, there is just no way to predict who is going to step up for the Wizards on any given night. With that said, Coulibaly has at least been in the active rotation in 10 of the past 11 games, making him a borderline 12-team asset, for now.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Johnson - Limited again Friday Johnson logged 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Friday's 131-118 win over the Pacers.

Impact Johnson continues to play limited minutes, despite maintaining a starting role. Since returning from an ankle injury that cost him six games, Johnson has averaged 11.3 points and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per game across three appearances. Given the uncertainty regarding Washington's rotation, it's hard to trust anyone on the roster right now, and that includes Johnson.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alondes Williams - Double-doubles in win Williams contributed 25 points (9-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 131-118 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Williams was fantastic in the win, recording a double-double in just his second appearance since signing a 10-day contract with the Wizards. In what could very well end up being the best performance of his career, Williams rewarded anyone that was lucky enough to have him on their roster. Looking ahead, it's hard to know what Washington is going to run out on any given night. Feel free to take a chance on him when the Wizards face the Hornets on Sunday, keeping in mind his playing time is by no means guaranteed.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Alondes Williams has career night in the Wizards' victory over the Pacers

Alondes Williams had career highs with 25 points and 10 rebounds in his 11th NBA game and the Washington Wizards swept a back-to-back set with the Indiana Pacers with a 131-118 vic...

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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Tristan Vukcevic - Won't return Friday Vukcevic won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to a hand contusion, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Vukcevic will end his evening with 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one turnover across 20 minutes. For now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Champagnie - Exits early Friday Champagnie won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to right knee soreness, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. He'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG), seven rebounds and...

Impact Champagnie got the starting nod Friday but logged just under 11 minutes before exiting the contest. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets until Washington offers an update on his status.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Champagnie - Starting Friday Champagnie is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.

Impact Champagnie was a healthy DNP for Thursday's win over the Pacers, but he'll be back in action for the Wizards on Friday due to the absence of Kyshawn George (toe). Champagnie averaged 15.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 21.5 minutes per game over his last four outings.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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