Wizards' Bradley Beal: To be re-evaluated in a week
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Beal (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After exiting Sunday's loss to the Lakers early with hamstring tightness, Beal will officially miss the next week of action due to the injury. This will mark the second time that the 29-year-old will be forced to miss a decent chunk of games after a quadriceps injury sidelined him for five consecutive contests earlier in the season. During that previous span, Kristaps Porzingis was the team's leading producer, averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 31.4 minutes per game. The likes of Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert also figure to receive additional playing time with Beal on the sidelines. The All-Star guard's next chance to return appears to be Dec 12 against the Nets.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Departs with tight hamstring
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Beal left Sunday's game against the Lakers with right hamstring tightness and will not return, Ava Wallace of the Washington Post reports.
Beal started at his usual spot in the backcourt but departed the game early in the first quarter after playing roughly three minutes. The Wizards initially indicated that was questionable to return, but he's since been downgraded -- perhaps due in part to the Wizards trailing by double-digits in the fourth quarter. The good news for Beal is Washington has the next two days off leading up to Wednesday's game at Chicago. He should be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Leads team in scoring
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Beal closed with 33 points (12-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 117-116 loss to the Hornets.
Other than a couple crucial turnovers toward the end of the game, Beal had a fantastic night helping lead a Washington comeback in the fourth quarter to almost steal the victory. His 33 points led both teams, and his performance marked the sixth time in seven games he has shot at least 50 percent from the field. The three-time NBA All-Star is averaging 24.1 points, 5.7 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 17 games played this season.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Keeps scoring streak alive
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Beal provided 25 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and six assists in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 loss to the Nets.
Beal's recent performances might be overlooked due to Kristaps Porzingis' impressive efforts and Kyle Kuzma's career-best scoring figures, but Beal continues to be the heart and soul of this team. The veteran shooting guard has scored 20 or more points in 10 games in a row and averaged 25.8 points per game in November, shooting 53 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from deep in that span.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Goes for 22 points against MIN
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Beal supplied 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 142-127 win over the Timberwolves.
Beal is Washington's undisputed go-to player on offense, but he took a backseat in this game since both Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma were on fire. As a result, the veteran shooting guard only ended as the Wizards' third-highest scorer. Beal has missed six games in November, but he's been productive when available. In fact, he's scored at least 20 points in nine games in a row, and he's averaging 25.9 points per game this month.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Shines with 30-point effort
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Beal closed Sunday's 130-121 loss to the Celtics with 30 points (11-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 35 minutes.
Beal reached the 30-point mark for the first time since Oct. 28, and while the star guard has only recorded 30 points twice in the current campaign, his role as the Wizards' go-to player on offense is not under any sort of threat. Beal has already missed six games in November, but when he's been available, he's averaging 26.4 points per contest while shooting 53 percent from the field in the current month.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Doesn't miss a beat
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Beal supplied 28 points (11-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 110-107 loss to the Heat.
Beal (quad) looked fully healthy en route to a considerable workload amid a contested battle. He co-led Washington in scoring and assists. To boot, he's scoring efficiently with a stellar 51.6 percent clip from the field through 13 games.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Good to go
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Beal (quadriceps) is will play and start in Friday's game against the Heat.
Beal drew a questionable tag after a one-game absence, but will ultimately get the green light. Barring any setbacks, the Wizards' star guard figures to take on his usual workload in the backcourt.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Game-time decision Friday
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Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said that Beal (quadriceps) was limited in shootaround and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Beal missed Wednesday's game against Miami due to a right quadriceps contusion. If Beal can't play Friday, his next opportunity will be Sunday's contest versus the Celtics.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Deemed questionable versus Heat
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Beal (quad) is considered questionable to play in Friday's game versus the Heat.
For what it's worth, Beal drew a questionable label leading up to Wednesday's game versus Miami before ultimately being ruled out. If he can't go again, Jordan Goodwin, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert could see additional minutes, depending on the status of injured teammates Monte Morris (ankle) and Rui Hachimura -- they are also listed as questionable.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Out Wednesday
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Beal (quadriceps) is out Wednesday against the Heat.
Beal, Monte Morris (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (ankle) are sidelined. In their absences, more minutes may be in store for Jordan Goodwin, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Will be game-time call
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Beal (quadriceps) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Beal remains listed as questionable for the contest, so there's a chance he'll take the floor against Miami after he was able to participate in Wednesday's shootaround. However, if Washington opts to give Beal the night off, Jordan Goodwin and Will Barton would be in line for increased roles in the Wizards' backcourt.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Partial participant in shootaround
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Beal (quadriceps) partially participated in Wednesday's shootaround, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Beal remains questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami, but it's somewhat encouraging that he was able to get some work in during the Wizards' morning shootaround. Jordan Goodwin and Will Barton are candidates to see increased run if Beal is unable to suit up against the Heat.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Questionable Wednesday
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Beal (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Beal took a knee to the quad late in Sunday's win over the Hornets. With Monte Morris (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (ankle) also questionable, Washington could be especially shorthanded. An absence from Beal could result in more minutes for Jordan Goodwin, Will Barton and potentially even Johnny Davis.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Dealing with quad issue
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Beal sustained a quadriceps injury late in Sunday's win over the Hornets, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Beal led the Wizards in playing time Sunday, as he tallied 26 points (11-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, five steals and four rebounds in 41 minutes. However, he took a knee to the quad late in the matchup and will be further evaluated by the team's medical staff. It's unclear whether the issue will impact his availability for Wednesday's matchup against Miami.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Strong all-around game in return
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Beal (conditioning) supplied 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 121-120 loss to Oklahoma City.
After missing the last five games due to COVID-19 protocols and related conditioning, Beal returned and scored 10 first-quarter points. He went scoreless in the second and third periods but finished strong, scoring 15 points and playing all 12 minutes in the fourth. He's shot well when available and has made 51.2 percent of his shots and 92.7 percent of his free throws through 10 appearances.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Returns to starting lineup
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Beal is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder and will be without a minutes restriction, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Beal missed the last five games due to contracting COVID-19 and then returning to game-level shape. Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. did mention that he would monitor the star guard's conditioning throughout Wednesday's game. Beal's return will move Corey Kispert back to the bench.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Officially off injury report
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Beal (conditioning) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
As expected, Beal will return Wednesday after five missed games due to COVID-19 protocols and subsequent conditioning issues. His return will presumably shift Corey Kispert back to the bench. Jordan Goodwin should also see fewer minutes.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Expected back Wednesday
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Beal (conditioning) is expected to return to action Wednesday versus the Thunder, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Beal was cleared of COVID-19 protocols late last week but was ruled out for the team's pair of weekend clashes, likely for conditioning purposes. However, after a couple of days to get involved in practice ahead of Wednesday, the veteran guard is expected to rejoin the fray and should reclaim his starting spot. His return will presumably send one of Corey Kispert or Deni Avdija to the bench.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal: Ruled out Sunday
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Beal (conditioning) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Beal has cleared the NBA's COVID-19 protocols, but coach Wes Unseld noted Saturday that the star guard still needs more time to regain conditioning. The 29-year-old wasn't expected to be ready to go for Sunday's contest, and as anticipated, he'll end up missing his fifth game in a row. After Sunday, the Wizards will have off until Wednesday's home game against the Thunder, and Beal should have a good chance at returning to the lineup for that contest.
