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3 HOURS AGO • Data Skrive

Wizards vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 2

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Washington looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards play Houston

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Will Riley - Paces Washington in loss Riley closed Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors with 19 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes.

Impact With Kyshawn George back in action following a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, Riley shifted to a bench role after recording a double-double during his spot start in Thursday's loss to Atlanta. The rookie first-rounder still logged a team-high 34 minutes Saturday en route to a team-best 19 points. He has played at least 29 minutes in four straight games (one start), averaging 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 32.5 minutes per tilt during that span.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 2.28.26

7 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Deadspin | Stellar second half boosts Raptors in win over Wizards Deadspin | Stellar second half boosts Raptors in win over Wizards

8 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Tristan Vukcevic - Strong per-minute production Vukcevic finished Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors with 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes.

Impact Vukcevic continues to put up solid numbers despite playing limited minutes. In five games over the past two weeks, he has managed to put up top 90 value, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in 19.0 minutes per game. At this point, it appears as though Washington is going to continue limiting all of its starters, making Vukcevic a borderline hold, especially seeing as though he has missed two of the past seven games.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Hardy - Drops 11 points in loss Hardy posted 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) over 20 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Hardy scored double digits for the fifth straight appearance, although his peripheral production remains basically non-existent. In fact, in those five games since joining the Wizards, Hardy has recorded a total of just 11 rebounds, two assists and three combined steals and blocks. At best, managers in deeper formats could consider streaming him in for points and threes.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Coulibaly - Modest performance Saturday Coulibaly amassed 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Coulibaly continues to play limited minutes, much like the entire Washington starting five. In fact, all five players who began the game logged fewer than 25 minutes, a theme that, while at least predictable, makes it hard for fantasy managers to trust anyone on the Wizards roster. Unless you are desperate for steals, Coulibaly is best viewed as a streaming option in standard leagues.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Stellar second half boosts Raptors in win vs. Wizards Deadspin | Stellar second half boosts Raptors in win vs. Wizards

8 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors | 02.28.26

8 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Brandon Ingram | Post Game vs Wizards | February 28, 2026

8 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores 19 Points vs. Toronto Raptors | 02.28.26

8 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Darko Rajakovic | Post Game vs Wizards | February 28, 2026

9 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Raptors vs Wizards Game Highlights | February 28, 2026

9 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Raptors take control in the second half and hand the Wizards their 4th straight loss, 134-125

Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Will Riley - Not starting Saturday Riley won't start against the Raptors on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder got the spot start in Thursday's loss to Atlanta but will slide to the second unit with Kyshawn George (knee) back in the lineup. Over his last five outings off the bench, Riley has averaged 10.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.0 minutes per tilt.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Vukcevic - Limited for Saturday Vukcevic will be under a minutes restriction for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vukcevic was previously listed on the injury report, and while he's been cleared to suit up, the Wizards will monitor his workload in his return to action. The center is averaging 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes over his last four games.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Johnson - Will remain limited Saturday Head coach Brian Keefe said Johnson (ankle) will remain on a minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson missed six straight games from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8 due to a sprained left ankle, though he's set to appear in his seventh consecutive contest Saturday. Still, the Wizards will exercise caution with the rookie first-rounder and continue to limit his playing time. Over his last six outings, the 19-year-old has averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. He has shot just 21.7 percent from beyond the arc during that span.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyshawn George - Will be limited Saturday Head coach Brian Keefe said George (knee) will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact George will return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to see a full workload. The second-year swingman has yet to log more than 26 minutes in a game through eight February appearances, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per tilt.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese Shares Moving Message for Brother Julian After He Signed With Wizards Julian Reese signed a two-way contract with the Wizards.

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Julian Reese - Gets two-way deal with Washington The Wizards signed Reese to a two-way contract Saturday.

Impact Reese has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with Raptors 905, where he has averaged 8.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 17.5 minutes per game across 24 regular-season outings (two starts). The Maryland product has yet to see NBA-level action but could be available for the Wizards as soon as Tuesday against the Magic, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaky Black - Sitting out Saturday Black (two-way) is listed out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact After signing last week with Washington on a two-year, two-way deal, Black made his Wizards debut in the team's most recent game Thursday, logging four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes in a 126-96 loss to the Hawks. Black is eligible to play in only 14 of Washington's remaining 24 contests, so the Wizards will opt to preserve some of his eligibility by holding him out Saturday. Most of his minutes will likely be absorbed by Kyshawn George (knee), who is set to return to action after missing Thursday's contest.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"I literally cried when I heard the news" - Angel Reese Gets Emotional After Brother Juju Reese Signs Long-Awaited Wizards Contract Angel Reese couldn't hold her emotions back after her brother Julian Reese signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards.

15 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Mavs waive Tyus Jones, who was a player involved in the Anthony Davis trade

The Dallas Mavericks have waived point guard Tyus Jones, one of the players involved in the three-team trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kyshawn George - Green light to play against Toronto George (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact George was held out of Thursday's loss to the Hawks due to a left knee contusion, but the second-year pro has been cleared to return Saturday, which will likely result in Will Riley reverting to a bench role. George has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.8 blocks over 20.5 minutes per game over his last eight outings.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Wizards vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 2

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Raptors take control in the second half and hand the Wizards their 4th straight loss, 134-125

Mavs waive Tyus Jones, who was a player involved in the Anthony Davis trade