Washington Wizards DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Washington Wizards guardMalcolm Brogdon(ankle) will be out of action against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Brogdon will miss his 19th consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 32-year-old injury occurred right before the All-Star break, and he has not seen any action since play resumed. He's only played in 24 games this season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per game. His next chance to return to the floor is Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets.

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Gill (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of tip-off on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to left hip soreness. Gill did not play in the previous game against the Toronto Raptors, but he has recently been a regular in the rotation, averaging 7.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes over his last four appearances. With the Wizards' lineup thin, Gill could see considerable action again on Wednesday, but he does not produce enough fantasy value.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Poole's status has been upgraded a couple of times throughout the day, going from doubtful to available. The talented scorer has had a good campaign in Washington, but the team has recently begun limiting Poole's minutes, which means fantasy managers aren't getting full value out of him. This month, Poole has averaged only 24.2 minutes per game, putting up 18.3 points while registering 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The veteran was originally ruled out for the game due to an illness, but he has now unexpectedly been upgraded to available. Smart produced a couple of strong outings before landing on the shelf for two games because of his illness. However, he has been far from his best in Washington, averaging 10.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals since joining the team.

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's action against the Utah Jazz. He will be kept off the court for ankle injury management purposes. With him sidelined, Justin Champagnie is poised to re-enter the starting unit. Champagnie's performances can vary, but he has recorded decent numbers in a starting role. As a member of the first unit, Champagnie has averaged 11.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 29.9 minutes. The Wizards have a back-to-back scheduled following Wednesday night, so there's a good chance Middleton will sit out more action later in the week.