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Delon Wright - Delivers fantasy-friendly line Wright finished Saturday's 138-118 win over the Magic with 15 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three steals and three rebounds across 24 minutes.

Impact After reaching double figures in scoring for the first time all season with an 11-point effort in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, Wright set a new personal benchmark for scoring Saturday. The flawless shooting from all three levels plus a season-high-tying assist total to go with his usual contributions in the steals category enabled Wright to deliver his best all-around fantasy line of the season. Given his low usage rate along with the fact that he remains in a 20-to-25-minute role, Wright shouldn't be counted on to be much of an asset in the scoring column, but his typically strong outputs in the steals and assists categories give him some appeal in 12-team leagues for managers looking for help in those particular areas.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards explore trade options for Rui Hachimura, who does not seem opposed Asked Saturday after a 30-point performance whether had requested a trade, Hachimura replied, "No comment."

JANUARY 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rui Hachimura on whether he asked the Wizards to trade him: 'No comment' The 24-year-old forward would not comment when asked if he requested a trade.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Postgame Press - WAS vs. ORL: Wes Unseld Jr., Bradley Beal

JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Hachimura discusses trade speculation after 30-point night

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura doesn’t seem too disturbed by the idea he could be traded

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Washington Wizards victory vs Orlando Magic

JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Wizards blaze past the Magic but see a starter limp off with an injury Kristaps Porzingis didn't finish the game after suffering a sprained left ankle in the Wizards' 138-118 win.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Magic drop road game to Wizards after poor defensive performance The Wizards' 138 points are the most the Magic have allowed this season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Hachimura scores 30 to lead Wizards over Magic 138-118

Rui Hachimura equaled a career high with 30 points and Kyle Kuzma added 25 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 138-118 victory over the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards - Full Game Highlights | January 21, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season

JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kristaps Porzingis - Won't return Saturday Porzingis suffered a sprained left ankle during Saturday's game against the Magic and won't return, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports. He closes the game with 17 points...

Impact Porzingis will have a couple of days to rest up and recover from the injiury, as the Wizards don't play again until Tuesday at Dallas. If Porzingis is forced to miss time, more minutes should be in store for Deni Avdija and Rui Hachimura. Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson could see more time at center as well.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gafford - Returns to action Saturday Gafford (undisclosed) returned to Saturday's game against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gafford returned to the bench before the end of the third quarter and stepped on the court to begin the final period. He should see plenty of minutes with Kristaps Porzingis (undisclosed) heading to the locker room during the third quarter.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Heads to locker room Saturday Porzingis (undisclosed) headed to the locker room during the second half of Saturday's game against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Porzingis was spotted limping and went straight to the locker room with 5:17 remaining in the third quarter. Rui Hachimura should be in line for more minutes if Porzingis can't return.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gafford - Heads to locker room Gafford went to the locker room during the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Magic, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Gafford should be considered questionable to return. He was shaken up after defending Paolo Banchero on a dunk attempt.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington and Orlando face off for conference

Washington and Orlando will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

JANUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Bradley Beal's return comes at just the right moment for the Wizards Washington has a chance to make up some ground with a healthy roster that will also force Coach Wes Unseld Jr. to make some decisions about...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

NBA Roundtable: Which teams must make a trade deadline move?

The NBA's trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Will the market heat up soon? Our NBA panel weighs in.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NBA Roundtable: Which teams must make a trade deadline move?

NBA Front Office Confidential: Uncertainty defines upcoming trade deadline

The upcoming edition of the NBA trade deadline is one of the most uncertain the league has seen in years. Who will buy and who will sell?

JANUARY 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NBA Front Office Confidential: Uncertainty defines upcoming trade deadline

Bradley Beal - Highly efficient in return Beal (hamstring) amassed 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since Jan. 3 and only the second time since Dec. 27 due to the hamstring issue, Beal had his playing time managed carefully, but he was still able to come through with his efficient performance in his return. The Wizards may look to keep him below the 35-minute mark for another game or two, but Beal's encouraging outing in his return should give fantasy managers enough confidence to activate him ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Magic.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Hachimura - Held in check Wednesday Hachimura notched zero points (0-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 victory over New York.

Impact Hachimura has been an inconsistent scorer recently, but he was held scoreless for the first time this season during Wednesday's win. He's been held below 10 points in four of his last six appearances and has averaged 8.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delon Wright - Well-rounded contributor in win Wright posted 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 win over the Knicks.

Impact Wright came off the bench again Wednesday, but he topped 20 minutes of playing time for a fourth consecutive game while scoring in double figures for the first time this season. He's made 12 appearances since returning from a hamstring injury, averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 19.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Records 15th double-double Porzingis totaled 22 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 116-105 win over the Knicks.

Impact Porzingis had a solid first half with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field to go along with four rebounds and four assists. He struggled from that point on, however, going 1-of-6 in the second half and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line for another seven points. The power forward did add seven second-half boards, four of which came on the offensive end, to notch his third double-double in his last five games, and he's now recorded at least 20 points in four straight.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Kuzma - Second straight double-double Kuzma closed Wednesday's 116-105 win over New York with 27 points (11-24 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.

Impact Kuzma was hot to start the game, racking up 10 points in the first quarter on 4-of-5 shooting from the field to go along with four rebounds and four assists. However, the small forward went just 7-of-19 from the second quarter on before finishing with a team-high 27 points. Kuzma also led the Wizards in rebounds (13) and assists (7) and has now recorded a double-double in back-to-back contests.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Press - WAS at NYK: Wes Unseld Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal

JANUARY 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kristaps Porzingis a long way from unicorn days as Knick It has been five years since Porzingis’ last play as a Knick, four since he was traded away, a one-time cornerstone who now is a footnote.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

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Hachimura discusses trade speculation after 30-point night

Hachimura scores 30 to lead Wizards over Magic 138-118

Washington and Orlando face off for conference

NBA Roundtable: Which teams must make a trade deadline move?

NBA Front Office Confidential: Uncertainty defines upcoming trade deadline