Washington Wizards DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Washington Wizards centerRichaun Holmes(shoulder) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old will be out of action due to a right shoulder contusion. Holmes exited Wednesday's games against the Sacramento Kings after sustaining the injury. He posted two points during the two minutes he played in. His next chance to return to the floor is an away game against the Celtics in Boston on Sunday.

Washington Wizards forwardKhris Middleton(ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Middleton will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. He last played on March 27 versus the Pacers and finished with eight points, one rebound and two assists across 14 minutes on the floor. His next chance to suit up comes on Sunday versus the Boston Celtics.

Washington Wizards guardJordan Poole(elbow) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 25-year-old will be sidelined for the first time since March 5 due to an elbow issue. Poole played on Wednesday against the Kings and posted 23 points, two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Boston Celtics. Marcus SmartandBub Carringtonwill likely absorb most of the available minutes in the backcourt this evening.

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will suit up on Saturday versus the Wizards after missing the last two games. The 31-year-old has averaged only 10.1 points in 12 games since arriving in Washington ahead of the trade deadline. However, with Malcolm Brogdon (ankle), Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring), Kyshawn George (ankle), and Khris Middleton (knee) ruled out, Smart has a better chance of doing something meaningful for fantasy managers.

Washington Wizards guardMarcus Smart(illness) will be out of action against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Smart also sat out during Wednesday's contest due to a finger issue, but an illness will keep him off the floor for tonight's game. The 31-year-old veteran guard's absence won't impact fantasy much this evening as he is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals this season. His next chance to get back on the floor is Saturday versus Brooklyn.