Washington Wizards DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has missed the last two games due to a bruised left hip, and he was listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Poole has been productive when available over the last month and leads the team with a 27.5% usage rate while averaging 21.9 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 33.9 minutes per game. While he has been out the last two games, Malcolm Brogdon has slid into the starting lineup and averaged 20 points, seven assists, and 4.5 rebounds in back-to-back games against the Knicks. In addition to Brogdon, Bub Carrington (head) would also get a boost in opportunities if Poole remains out, but the promising rookie is also questionable for the matchup after leaving Monday's game with a head injury.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. He's nursing a right index finger injury, and the team plans to re-evaluate Smart in a couple of weeks. With Ja Morant (shoulder) also absent and considered week-to-week, Scotty Pippen Jr. has a chance to make his mark in fantasy hoops again. Luke Kennard's fantasy stock also gets a boost from the backcourt injuries. He's built up good momentum in the past seven games, averaging 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists with 50 percent shooting from three-point range.

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's meeting with Indiana. He's been ever-present on the injury report this season, but Middleton has played regularly for quite some time, and nothing suggests he won't be able to take the court on Tuesday. Middleton has produced high-quality performances as well lately, scoring 21 points in three consecutive games. He has averaged 20.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists since moving back to the starting lineup earlier this month.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Knicks. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a hip contusion. Poole's absence in the same matchup on Saturday allowed Malcolm Brogdon to move back to the starting unit. He had one of his better games of the season, with 22 points and seven assists. Poole is a high-volume shooter, so the entire starting group receives a boost in fantasy value if he's not out there.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable heading into Monday's rematch with the Knicks. The 25-year-old wasn't available when these clubs met on Saturday because of a hip contusion. As a result, Justin Champagnie handled things on the scoring end, finishing with a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and two steals. If Poole remains out on Monday night, Champagnie deserves a spot in fantasy lineups, with Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, and Malcolm Brogdon in line for most scoring chances.