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Daniel Gafford - Dominant performance Saturday Gafford logged 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Gafford was incredible in the win, putting together easily his best game of the season. Not only was it his fifth double-double, but he also notched season-high numbers in both scoring and blocks, matching his season high of 12 boards. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) still sidelined, Gafford has been able to step things up, delivering top-60 value over the past week. While he is likely to take a hit when Porzingis returns, he has hopefully done enough to warrant a larger role ROS.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the Locker Room: Wizards win 5th in a row

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Josh Robbins: Bradley Beal discussing Daniel Gafford and Taj... - The Athletic Bradley Beal discussing Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson in the Wizards' win over the Pelicans: "They were unbelievable, man. The way those two...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Josh Robbins: Winners of five straight games, the Wizards are... - The Athletic Winners of five straight games, the Wizards are now 23-26 this season. This is the first time they've been this close to .500 since Dec. 7,...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wizards win fifth straight, extend Pelicans' skid Daniel Gafford scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the visiting Washington Wizards defeated the sliding New Orleans Pelicans 113-103...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wizards win fifth straight, extend Pelicans' skid Daniel Gafford scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the visiting Washington Wizards defeated the sliding New Orleans Pelicans 113-103...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Daniel Gafford overpowers Pelicans as Wizards' winning streak hits five Gafford had 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks as the Wizards dumped the skidding Pelicans in New Orleans.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington Wizards victory at New Orleans Pelicans

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Daniel Gafford puts up career-high 21 points at New Orleans Pelicans

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gafford double-double leads Wizards past Pelicans 113-103

Daniel Gafford had a season-high 21 points to go with 12 rebounds and five blocked shots, and the Washington Wizards beat the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 113-103 for their fifth s...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

WIZARDS at PELICANS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 28, 2023

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans - Full Game Highlights | January 28, 2023 NBA Season

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jonas Valanciunas EJECTED for the Elbow on Taj Gibson 😱

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Delon Wright - Back to bench Saturday Wright will come off the bench Saturday against the Pelicans.

Impact With Monte Morris (hamstring) back and in the starting five, Wright will resume a reserve role. In his past six games off the pine, the point guard has averaged 9.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 24.3 minutes.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Gill - Ruled out Saturday Gill has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will miss Saturday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Gill was previously absent from the injury report but will end up joining Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) on the sidelines for Saturday's tilt. He will face an uphill battle to clear protocols in time for Monday's game against the Spurs. For as long as Gill is out, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are candidates to receive a few more minutes.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Out Saturday Porzingis (ankle) is out Saturday against the Pelicans, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Porzingis will sit out a third straight game due to a sprained left ankle, though it was encouraging that he was initially listed as doubtful rather than out. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Spurs.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans vs. Wizards Pregame Report 1/28/2023

JANUARY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Lakers News: Kendrick Nunn Reacts To Kendrick Nunn Trade The ex-LA guard was shipped out to D.C. as part of the Rui Hachimura deal.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kristaps Porzingis - Listed as doubtful Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans.

Impact Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain Monday and was initially considered week-to-week, but Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN relayed that the sharpshooting big man could return to the Wizards' lineup within two weeks. Porzingis remains unlikely to play anytime soon, but the fact that he wasn't immediately ruled out for Saturday's contest is a step in the right direction. Following Saturday's matchup in New Orleans, Washington will begin a four-game week Monday in San Antonio.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Monte Morris - Not on injury report Morris (hamstring) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Morris was unavailable for the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday against Houston due to a sore right hamstring, but he'll return to the court following a one-game absence. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 13.3 points, 6.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans face the Wizards on 6-game losing streak

New Orleans aims to end its six-game losing streak when the New Orleans Pelicans play Washington

JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Kendrick Nunn - Plays well in Wizards debut Nunn supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 108-103 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Nunn surprisingly saw 22 minutes during his team debut, though he'll presumably see a reduction in role once Monte Morris (hamstring) returns. He'll mostly be competing for backup minutes at guard with Delon Wright and Jordan Goodwin. He may steal some time away from Corey Kispert as well.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Beal - Scores 17 points in win Beal provided 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 108-103 win over the Rockets.

Impact Beal had a rough shooting performance, but his contributions still lifted Washington to victory. He's been remarkably consistent of late, putting up at least 17 points in each of his four outings since returning from injury and shooting 47.5 percent from the field in that span.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija - Struggles from field in win Avdija accumulated 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 108-103 win over Houston.

Impact Avdija ended with a double-double off the bench, but the fact that he ended with more shot attempts than points scored can't be overlooked. He's posted back-to-back double-doubles for the first time this season, but the fact that he's coming off the bench certainly limits his upside going forward.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Kuzma - Explodes for 33 points Kuzma finished Wednesday's 108-103 win over the Rockets with 33 points (12-25 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes.

Impact Kuzma led the way for the Wizards with one of his best showings of the season despite the fact that he needed 25 shots to score 33 points. The forward has been on a tear of late, scoring at least 25 points in four games in a row and reaching the 20-point mark in six of his last seven contests.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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