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 29thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game110.2 29th
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Points per game Against123.4 21st
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Rebounds per game41.0 29th
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Assists per game25.5 26th
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (knee) suffered a season-ending torn left ACL in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans after an MRI revealed the injury on Monday morning. Bey will be a restricted free agent this summer and has submitted 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Hawks this season. De'Andre Hunter has reached double scoring figures in 14 consecutive games and is in line for a sizable boost in playing time.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for a 15th consecutive game due to elbow tendinitis. Head coach Chauncey Billups said that Brogdon was progressing a bit, but there was still discomfort and pain in his elbow. There's no need to rush him back to the court since the Blazers are only a couple of games away from getting eliminated from playoff contention. Scoot Henderson will continue to see starter's minutes while Anfernee Simons and Dalano Banton also get plenty of opportunities in the backcourt. Henderson and Banton could be streaming options in deeper leagues since Simons is already rostered in most leagues.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (knee) hyperextended his knee at the beginning of the fourth quarter while on a fastbreak and exited the game. The Hawks later announced that he would not return. The fourth-year sharpshooter has only missed one game so far this season, so hopefully the hyperextended knee doesn't cause him to miss that much time. The team announced pretty quickly that it was a hyperextension, so it's unclear if there will be any more tests on it the next day. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to an official report to see if he'll miss extended time. If he does have to miss at least one game, De'Andre Hunter would likely be the next man up.
Washington Wizards forward/center Richaun Holmes (toe) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against Miami. The 30-year-old exits the lineup after putting in a pair of strong performances, having earned extended playing time due to the absence of Marvin Bagley III (back). With no alternatives left at the center position, Kyle Kuzma could be looking at a heavy shift as a small-ball five on Sunday in a tough matchup against a defensively solid team.
Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (toe) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Miami Heat. With Marvin Bagley III (back) sidelined of late, Holmes has been getting some work. He most recently amassed a double-double on Friday night versus the Charlotte Hornets. However, Holmes is in danger of missing Sunday's clash with the Heat because of a big toe sprain. That type of injury is never easy on anyone, especially for a player of his stature. As a result, fantasy managers may not have him, which would likely mean Kyle Kuzma will slide over to the five spot and Corey Kispert moving into the starting lineup. But if Holmes plays, he's worth streaming in any fantasy lineup.