Washington Wizards DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smart will make his debut with his new club after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies. The defensive specialist could be an interesting fantasy contributor if he steps into a significant role with Washington, but the Wizards' plans for the veteran are unknown. The 30-year-old guard has played in 19 games this season, averaging 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest.

Washington Wizards guard/forwardKhris Middleton will make his debut with his new club against his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks, on Friday. The Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards right before the NBA trade deadline. Middleton last played in a game 18 days ago and finished with 20 points, two rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes during his final game in a Bucks uniform. The 33-year-old could see limited minutes on Friday being out of action for so long and only playing in 23 games so far this season.

Washington Wizards guardMalcolm Brogdon(ankle) will be unavailable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran guard suffered a sprained ankle right before the All-Star break. Brogdon has battled several injuries this season, playing in just 24 games. However, the 32-year-old has been relatively productive when available, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per contest. Jordan Poole,Carlton Carrington, andBilal Coulibaly will likely see plenty of extra playing time and scoring opportunities with Brogdon on the shelf.