Team Profile
Washington Wizards
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103.7 28thOffensive Rating
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116.5 1stDefensive Rating
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-12.8 30thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game110.2 30th
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Points per game Against123.4 26th
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Rebounds per game41.0 30th
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Assists per game25.5 27th
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) will sit out Sunday's contest against Boston. Kuzma had 11 points with five rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes against Chicago on Saturday but landed on the injury report with left shoulder soreness. He was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game, but Wizards head coach Brian Keefe has now confirmed that Kuzma will miss the action. With Deni Avdija (knee) also out, this could turn into a Jordan Poole special on Sunday, while there will also be a lot of shots available to Corey Kispert.
Washington Wizards forward/center Richaun Holmes (toe) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against Chicago. He has recovered from a toe sprain and should jump straight into the starting unit, with Washington lacking options at center. Holmes has notched a double-double in each of his past two starts. He will face a tough challenge on the boards against Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond on Saturday, but Holmes has always been a good per-minute producer, and he should get all the minutes he can handle, as Marvin Bagley III (back) remains out of the lineup.
Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) won't be ready to return to action on Saturday against Chicago. The 25-year-old will miss a sixth consecutive game due to lower back spasms. Luckily for the Wizards, Richaun Holmes (toe) looks to be on the mend and a possibility for Saturday's matchup after being tagged as questionable for the game. He had a pair of strong games without Bagley before hurting his left big toe. If Holmes can't return, Kyle Kuzma looks set for another start at the center position. The Bulls are strong at center with Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond, meaning this is going to be a very challenging matchup for Washington.
Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (toe) has been listed as questionable again for Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man has missed the last three games while dealing with a sprained big toe and is now in danger of missing a fourth in a row. If he can suit up, Holmes would take the starting center spot again. They've been rolling with a small-ball lineup in their starting five with Deni Avdija (knee), Corey Kispert, and Kyle Kuzma in the frontcourt. Since Avdija is also listed as questionable, Holmes could be in line for an even bigger role if he misses the game. Kuzma and Kispert would be the biggest beneficiaries if Holmes has to remain sidelined.
Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (toe) won't play on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. He has already missed two games because of a big toe strain and was listed as questionable heading into the contest, so he appeared to at least have a chance to return. However, he's still not ready to go, meaning his next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday in Chicago. With Marvin Bagley III (back) also sidelined, Kyle Kuzma will likely continue to hold things down in the middle. Corey Kispert, coming off an impressive 22-point effort in Tuesday's loss to Memphis, is worth streaming in any fantasy format. Kispert is also an ideal value option in DFS contests.