Wizards' CJ McCollum: Team-high 22 points in blowout loss
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McCollum registered 22 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block over 31 minutes during the Wizards' 146-101 loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
It was an offensive struggle for the Wizards for most of Thursday's game, though McCollum was one of the bright spots with a team-high 22 points, and he tied Jordan Walsh for the second-most points in the game behind Derrick White (30). McCollum has scored 20-plus points in four of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 22.1 points on 50.8 percent shooting, 3.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 3.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 29.9 minutes per game.
Champagnie isn't starting Thursday against Boston, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
The Wizards are instead offering two-way player Jamir Watkins an opportunity to start. Champagnie has averaged 2.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 10.1 minutes per tilt over 14 games off the bench this season.
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Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Starting Thursday
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Watkins is starting Thursday against Boston, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
It'll be the first career start for the rookie second-rounder Thursday. Watkins is a two-way player, and a strong showing could give him more opportunities with the Wizards going forward.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: To miss multiple weeks
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Coulibaly (oblique) is likely to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Coulibaly suffered a strained right oblique in Wednesday's loss to the 76ers, and the issue is slated to keep him on the sidelines for multiple weeks. With Corey Kispert (thumb) and Tre Johnson (hip) also out with significant injuries, Cam Whitmore, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley could all see increased roles.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Still sidelined
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Cooper (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against Boston.
Cooper will miss a third consecutive contest due to a strained right calf. The 24-year-old guard has exclusively played in garbage time this season, so his absence shouldn't have much of an impact. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Hawks.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Tending to oblique strain
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Coulibaly has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Boston due to a right oblique strain.
Coulibaly is one of several Wizards rotation players sitting out Thursday's contest. The small forward had appeared in eight consecutive games, averaging 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks across 28.9 minutes during that stretch. His absence should mean more opportunities for Justin Champagnie and Cam Whitmore. Coulibaly's next chance to play will come Saturday against Atlanta.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Cleared from injury report
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Middleton (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against Boston.
Middleton is returning from a one-game absence during Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The 34-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 25.9 minutes per tilt over 15 games this season.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Out again Thursday
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Sarr (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Thursday will mark the third consecutive game on the sidelines for Sarr, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tip-off. Considering there haven't been any updates of Sarr ramping up his workload, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks. Marvin Bagley and Tristan Vukcevic will continue to pick up the slack in Sarr's absence.
Gill provided two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one block across eight minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 loss to the 76ers.
Gill suited up for just the seventh time this season and for the first time in the past five games. He has been a non-factor thus far, averaging 2.1 points in 3.7 minutes across his seven appearances. He can be safely left on all waiver wires.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Scores 13 points in spot start
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Champagnie chipped in 13 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 loss to Philadelphia.
Champagnie moved into the starting lineup for just the fourth time this season, filling in for Khris Middleton, who was resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Champagnie responded by scoring a season-high 13 points, tallying double digits for the second consecutive game. Despite his recent uptick, there is no reason to consider him anything but a situational streaming option.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Back in rotation Tuesday
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Branham logged eight points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 loss to the 76ers.
Branham moved back into the rotation, albeit for 11 minutes during garbage time. Despite playing for a team that seemingly has every incentive to blood its youth, Branham has been unable to carve out a consistent role for himself. Through nine appearances, he is averaging just 4.0 points in 7.3 minutes per game.
Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Ties career high in swats in start
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Bagley contributed 13 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and one assist across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 121-102 loss to the 76ers.
With Alex Sarr (thigh) sidelined, Bagley got the starting nod for a second consecutive game. The big man swatted a game- and season-high five shots, matching his career-best mark. The 26-year-old also finished as one of seven Washington players to score in double figures and tied for the team lead in rebounds. Bagley should remain in the first unit for as long as Sarr is sidelined and is a viable streaming option.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Starting Tuesday
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Champagnie is starting in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
The Pittsburgh product will draw the start with Khris Middleton (knee) sitting out the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. For the campaign, Champagnie has averaged 3.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists across 11.2 minutes per contest in 17 games.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Available Tuesday
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George (toe) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Despite being listed as questionable, George will play through a left big toe contusion during the second leg of a back-to-back set. The second-year wing is in the middle of a breakout season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 17 games.
Cooper (calf) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers.
Cooper will miss a second straight game Tuesday. He hasn't been a part of Washington's rotation, so his absence doesn't have many fantasy implications.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Sitting out vs. 76ers
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Middleton (knee) won't play in Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Tuesday is the second half of back-to-back contests for the Wizards, which means Middleton is getting the night off for maintenance. The expectation is that the veteran forward will return to the lineup Friday against the Celtics. In Middleton's absence Tuesday, Cam Whitmore and Justin Champagnie should both handle a larger role.
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