Brogdon underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Brogdon suffered the injury during Saturday's practice, but now there's a bit more clarity. While a timetable hasn't been officially announced, previous reports suggested he will miss at least a month of action. In his absence, guys like Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert and Carlton Carrington could see more opportunity in the backcourt.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Out at least one month
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Brogdon (hand) is expected to miss at least one month, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
During a training camp practice, Brogdon injured his right hand and underwent detailed imaging exams to determine the severity. However, Robbins relays that even before the tests took place, a source told The Athletic that Brogdon would miss at least a month. This is just another setback for the oft-injured veteran guard, who's played fewer than 60 regular-season games in five of his seven NBA seasons. Second-year wing Bilal Coulibaly started at shooting guard in Brogdon's absence during the preseason opener, but veteran Corey Kispert and rookie Carlton Carrington are also candidates for extra minutes to start the campaign.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Ruled out Sunday
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Coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that Brogdon will not suit up for Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Raptors due to a hand injury, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Brogdon hit his shooting hand in practice Saturday and will head back to Washington, D.C. for imaging. The Wizards will likely remain cautious with the 31-year-old, and it is unclear if he will make an appearance during the preseason. The veteran is expected to play a prominent role for the Wizards this year, stepping in as the starting point guard after Tyus Jones' departure.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Taking on leadership role
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Brogdon could take on a leadership role with the Wizards this season, and he said Monday there have been "good signs of them trying to build the culture the right way," Double Take Sports reports.
Brogdon was acquired by the Wizards via trade during the offseason, and he said Monday that joining the team felt like a "full-circle moment." The eight-year vet out of Virginia spent last season with the Trail Blazers, and he averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds across 28.7 minutes per game in only 39 regular-season appearances. Brogdon will likely play a key role in the Washington rotation while mentoring the club's young backcourt talent -- Carlton Carrington, Jared Butler and Johnny Davis. With a few young options in the backcourt, the Wizards could look to trade Brogdon with one year remaining on his contract, but he will likely begin the season with Washington while taking on a key leadership role.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Traded to Washington
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The Trail Blazers traded Brogdon, the No. 14 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and a 2029 pick to the Wizards on Wednesday in exchange for Deni Avdija, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Brogdon is a 31-year-old veteran on an expiring deal, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Washington buy him out, allowing Brogdon to join a contender. If he suits up for the Wizards, the oft-injured guard will likely compete for a starting spot, especially if Tyus Jones leaves in free agency.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Out for Sunday
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Grant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 33 games Sunday, and that will end his regular season. In his first campaign with Portland, Brogdon made just 39 appearances, posting averages of 15.7 points, 5.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play in Friday's game versus the Rockets.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 32 games Friday while dealing with right elbow tendinitis. The veteran guard's final chance to suit up this season is Sunday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Still sidelined
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Brogdon will miss his 31st consecutive contest with tendinitis in his right elbow. He'll have two more chances to see the court in 2023-24, with the first coming Friday against Houston.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Sitting Tuesday
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Brogdon hasn't seen any action since Feb. 2 due to a right elbow injury. He has only a few more chances to return this year, as the Blazers' season is set to conclude April 14 against Sacramento.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Out again Sunday
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Celtics.
The Trail Blazers haven't provided many recent updates indicating that Brogdon is closing in on a return to action, so he seems likely to miss the rest of the season. The team will continue to update his status on a game-by-game basis, however.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Will remain sidelined Friday
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Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.
Brogdon continues to deal with right elbow tendinitis and will be unavailable for a 28th consecutive game. Since the Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the playoffs, it's certainly possible Brogdon will be held out for the remainder of the season.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Won't play against Charlotte
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Brogdon (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 27 games Wednesday while dealing with a right elbow injury. At this point, it is unclear if the 30-year-old guard will suit up again in 2023-24.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Still out
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Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Orlando.
Brogdon still hopes to play this season but hasn't suited up since Feb. 2 due to right elbow tendinitis. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Charlotte, though at this point it's fair to wonder if the Blazers will simply shut it down as they play out the string on a rebuilding year.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out
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Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami.
Brogdon hasn't played since Feb. 2 due to right elbow tendinitis, but he hopes to play again this season. That outcome grows more unlikely by the day, especially considering the Trail Blazers are out of the playoff picture, but the veteran's next chance to suit up will come Monday in Miami.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Hopeful to play again this season
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Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Brogdon (elbow) has been ramping up his activity, and the organization remains hopeful he'll play again this season, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Brogdon hasn't seen any game action since Feb. 2 and will remain out for Friday's game against the Clippers, but the Trail Blazers don't seem ready to shut down the veteran guard just yet. Even so, Brogdon's return doesn't seem imminent, as Billups hasn't indicated that the 31-year-old has resumed practicing with the team while he works his way back from right elbow tendinitis. Expect Brogdon to miss at least a few more games beyond Friday.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out for Friday
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Brogdon (elbow) will not play Friday against the Clippers.
This will be the 21st game in a row on the shelf for Brogdon, and there's still no timetable for his return. He should be considered doubtful at best for Saturday's game against Denver.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Another absence coming
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Brogdon (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 20 games Wednesday due to a right elbow injury. There is no timetable for his return.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Will remain out Monday
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Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Brogdon hasn't played since Feb. 2 due to right elbow tendinitis. He's increased his workload during recent workouts and continues to trend in the right direction, but he doesn't have a clear return timetable. In Brogdon's absence, Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton should continue to see elevated usage.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Increases workload, return date TBD
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Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Monday that Brogdon (elbow) has increased his workload in workouts and is trending in the right direction, but the veteran guard is without a clear target date for his return to game action, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Billups didn't go into many details regarding what exactly constitutes Brogdon increasing his workload, so it's unclear if the 31-year-old is actually ready to take part in practice or if he's restricted to individual activities at this stage. Whatever the case, Brogdon's return doesn't appear to be imminent, and the non-contending Trail Blazers don't have much incentive to rush a veteran who likely isn't part of their long-term nucleus. Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton should continue to benefit from heightened roles in the backcourt in the absence of Brogdon, who hasn't played since March 2 due to right elbow tendinitis.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Still dealing with elbow discomfort
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Head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Brogdon is increasing his activity but is still experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Brogdon will miss his 13th consecutive game Friday versus Houston due to right elbow tendinitis, and based on Billups' comments, the veteran guard still looks to be at the week-to-week stage of his recovery. Given Brogdon's status as a veteran on a non-contending team, the Trail Blazers aren't likely to rush him back into action until he's 100 percent healthy. He's difficult to justify holding in most redraft leagues at this point in the season.
