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Corey Kispert - Reverts to bench Kispert will operate off the bench Friday against the Kings.

Impact Kispert will head to the bench with Kristaps Porzingis back in the mix. Across nine games as a reserve, Kispert has averaged 9.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 22.8 minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Starting Friday Porzingis (illness) is good to go and starting in Friday's matchup with the Kings.

Impact Porzingis missed the Wizards' previous game due to an illness and subsequently drew a questionable for Friday's game. However, it looks like he is feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija - Downgraded to out Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Avdija was downgraded from questionable to out due to low back soreness. Will Barton was a late scratch due to low back pain as well, so Corey Kispert, Anthony Gill and Rui Hachimura are all candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Barton - Won't play due to back pain Barton has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings due to low back pain, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barton was a late addition to the injury report and won't play Friday due to back pain. Deni Avdija (back) is also out, so Corey Kispert, Anthony Gill and Rui Hachimura are all candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delon Wright - Active Friday Wright (hamstring) will be available for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Wright has been sidelined since late October with a right hamstring strain but is slated to return to the hardwood following the lengthy absence. Considering he hasn't seen game action in nearly two months, Wright will likely be under heavy restrictions Friday. Jordan Goodwin has impressed in Wright's absence and could retain a portion of the backup point guard minutes even when Wright is up to game speed.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija - Questionable again Friday Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt versus the Kings.

Impact Avdija held a questionable designation before Thursday's game versus the Jazz as well before being ruled out prior to the opening tip. Look for the team to update his status again closer to the opening tip, with Will Barton and Anthony Gill potentially in line for extra minutes if he sits again.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Questionable Friday Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Porzingis has missed the last two games due to an illness, but he'll be in the mix to return for the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. If he's held out again, he'll have several days to recover before Washington's next game against Philadelphia on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE