Washington Wizards DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 32-year-old has missed over a month because of an ankle injury. He has been practicing, which is a good sign. However, it's anyone's guess when Middleton will be back on the floor. But until then, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard should continue to benefit from a production standpoint. But there's room on deep-league fantasy rosters for Malik Beasley until Middleton is healthy, although he's not consistently productive.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will remain sidelined against the Lakers on Friday. The 32-year-old hasn't been available for a month despite practicing with the team at a limited capacity. Jae Crowder has started in place of Middleton and started 16 games this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) is listed as probable for Friday's game. Should the superstar forward be unable to suit up, Crowder will be relied upon to step up.

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert will be in the starting five for Wednesday's matchup against the Magic. He's replacing Marvin Bagley III (back) in the first unit. This will be only the third start of the year for Kispert. He's previously put up 15.0 points in 30.5 minutes as a starter, grabbing 2.0 rebounds and dishing out 3.5 assists. The 25-year-old has been in good form recently and boosted his scoring production to 17.3 points last month. The matchup with Orlando has suited him superbly this season, as Kispert has shot a sizzling 56.3 percent from downtown to average 14.3 points in three games.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is officially out on Monday against the Clippers. The 32-year-old is nearing a month on the shelf, although he has practiced in a limited capacity of late. However, with Middleton still out of the equation, Jae Crowder should continue to take his place in the lineup. Crowder has averaged only 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14 starts this season, making him an unattractive fantasy option under normal circumstances. Yet, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) in danger of missing Monday's game, Crowder could be much more aggressive on both sides of the floor.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is unlikely to return for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has practiced lately, albeit in a limited capacity. However, the veteran isn't ready, although there have been reports indicating things are moving in a positive direction. Middleton hasn't played in nearly a month, and it's unknown when he'll be back in the lineup. But until the 32-year-old returns, Jae Crowder, averaging 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14 starts this season, should continue to fill the void. With that in mind, Crowder isn't an appealing option in any format.