Wizards' Corey Kispert: Hits for team-high 17 in loss
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Kispert produced 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one block across 24 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 136-95 loss to Oklahoma City.
Washington's starting five had a brutal shooting night against a tough Thunder defense, and Kispert wound up leading the team in scoring as the Wizards limped to a 33.7 percent performance from the floor and a 19.6 percent (9-for-46) showing from three-point range. Kispert posted a goose egg himself Friday in Chicago, but for the most part, he's been a consistent threat off the bench since returning from an ankle injury in mid-December. Over the last 13 games, the fourth-year wing is averaging 12.8 points, 2.4 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.9 assists in 25.9 minutes a contest while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Stays hot with 23 more points
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Kispert racked up 23 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 109-103 loss to the 76ers.
After scoring a season-high 23 points in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets, Kispert stayed hot Wednesday and mirrored that scoring output. The 25-year-old former first-rounder has been a mainstay in Washington's rotation lately, and he's averaging 13.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 threes in 26.6 minutes while shooting 43.1 percent from downtown over his last 11 games. Kispert should continue providing a much-needed scoring punch off the bench for the Wizards amid the absences of Jordan Poole (hip) and Malcolm Brogdon (foot), but his fantasy value has been mostly limited to points and threes in 2024-25 thus far.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Leads Wizards in loss
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Kispert closed with 23 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 loss to the Rockets.
Kispert finished the blowout loss with a season-high 23 points while coming off the bench. The 25-year-old put together a solid bounce-back performance following Sunday's loss to the Pelicans, during which he scored only five points and shot 0-for-7 from beyond the arc. The sharpshooter sank four of his five three-point attempts in the first half of Tuesday's contest, and he saw extended playing time in the matchup with Kyle Kuzma missing the second half due to a right calf contusion. Kispert could be in line for extended minutes in the second half of the club's back-to-back set against the 76ers on Wednesday, especially if Kuzma, Jordan Poole (hip) or Malcolm Brogdon (foot) are sidelined.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Pops for 16 points in loss
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Kispert registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 126-106 loss to the Knicks.
Kispert scored double-digits for the third straight game and the fifth time in the past six. Since returning from an ankle injury, Kispert has been a relatively consistent source of points off the bench, not unlike what he was able to do down the stretch last season. Although his role is somewhat unpredictable, he should remain relevant as long as his shot is falling.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Drills three treys in return
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Kispert (ankle) tallied 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes Thursday in the Wizards' 123-114 win over the Hornets.
Kispert made his return to action following a five-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. Even though the Wizards remained without Kyle Kuzma (rib), Kispert didn't fill his spot in the starting five but still made an impact off the bench in a sub-20-minute reserve role. Kispert's playing time could pick up a bit as he becomes further removed from the injury, but he lacks a well-rounded fantasy profile and is best viewed as a streaming option for three-pointers.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Back in action
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Kispert (ankle) is absent from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Charlotte.
Kispert missed five straight games with a sprained left ankle, but he logged a full practice Tuesday and has been cleared to retake the hardwood. Kispert is averaging 10.9 points and 3.4 rebounds across 27.6 minutes per game this season.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Practices Tuesday
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Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said that Kispert (ankle) took part in Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Washington looks to be getting healthier, as all of Kispert, Kyshawn George (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday following multi-game absences due to injuries. If Kispert gets the green light to return Thursday against the Hornets, he could have limitations after missing the past five games with a left ankle sprain.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Not playing vs. Boston
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Kispert (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Kispert will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle, and there's no clarity about when the forward will be able to return to the hardwood. Carlton Carrington is expected to continue seeing more minutes with Kispert out, though Johnny Davis and Jared Butler could also see more minutes. His next chance to play will come against the Hornets on Thursday.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Ruled out for Friday
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Kispert (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Kispert is set to miss his fourth consecutive game Friday due to a sprained left ankle. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Carlton Carrington, Jared Butler and Johnny Davis should be in line for a slight uptick in minutes. Kispert's next chance to feature will come Sunday against Boston.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Missing third straight game
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Kispert (ankle) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
One of eight players ruled out by the Wizards, Kispert will be in street clothes for the third game in a row while he tends to a left ankle sprain. With fellow wings Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), Kyshawn George (ankle), Saddiq Bey (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (rib) among the players sitting out Sunday, more minutes should be available for Carlton Carrington, Justin Champagnie and Jared Butler.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Out for Saturday
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Kispert (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Nuggets.
Kispert will miss his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, his next chance to suit up will come in Sunday's outing against Memphis. The 25-year-old will join Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and Kyshawn George (ankle) on the sideline, meaning Carlton Carrington, Johnny Davis and Jared Butler as candidates for more playing time Saturday.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Sitting out Thursday
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Kispert (ankle) won't play Thursday versus Dallas.
Kispert will be sidelined for the first time this season after spraining his left ankle during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cavaliers. The fourth-year pro has gotten off to a rough start to the 2024-25 campaign, connecting on just 31.3 percent of 5.9 three-point attempts per game.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Won't return against Cleveland
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Kispert is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a sprained left ankle.
Kispert tallied four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in nine minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. The Wizards will presumably re-evaluate Kispert on Wednesday before assessing his chances of playing in their next game Thursday versus Dallas.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Leads from deep off bench in loss
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Kispert finished Sunday's 115-103 loss to the Pacers with 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-11 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes.
Kispert shined off the bench in Sunday's contest, leading all second-unit players in scoring while connecting on a team-high mark from three. Kispert concluded as one of five Wizards to record 15 or more points and has now reached that mark in six contests so far this year.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Records three steals
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Kispert contributed 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 107-92 loss to the Rockets.
Kispert recorded a season-high mark of three steals in the loss. Despite the return of Kyle Kuzma, Kispert still saw a healthy workload for the Wizards which is a good sign for his value going forward. The bad news is that he's still ice-cold from beyond the arc, as he's hitting 25.0 percent of his attempts through nine appearances.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Modest production in large role
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Kispert ended with four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to the Warriors.
After averaging 15.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 32.3 minutes over a three-game stretch, Kispert has totaled eight points (3-17 FG), eight rebounds and two assists in 60 minutes over his past two games. With Kyle Kuzma (groin) sidelined, there are more opportunities for Kispert, but Washington's youngsters -- Carlton Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr -- have stolen the show recently.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Stands out off bench Monday
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Kispert supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks.
Kispert was one of the Wizards' best players Monday despite coming off the bench, and he's emerging as more than just a reliable three-point shooter with an expanded role in the second unit. Kispert has scored in double digits in his last two games, and he could have a bigger role in the short-term picture if Kyle Kuzma (groin) is forced to miss time after leaving Monday's game early.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Inks four-year extension
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Kispert (back) and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $54 million extension Monday, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Kispert has shown improvements in each of his first three seasons in the NBA and is now under a very team-friendly deal for the foreseeable future. He has been a part-time starter to begin his career and is competing with second-year wing Bilal Coulibaly for a starting spot in Washington's backcourt this season. Kispert dealt with minor back stiffness to end the preseason, but he's expected to be fine for the regular season.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Dealing with back stiffness
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Kispert won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks due to lower back stiffness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kispert is competing for the starting shooting guard spot with Bilal Coulibaly (finger), who's also sidelined. Both players will need to be monitored ahead of next Thursday's regular-season opener against the Celtics.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Comes off bench in preseason opener
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Kispert produced five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.
With Malcolm Brogdon (hand) unavailable, Bilal Coulibaly started at shooting guard over Kispert, who's made 103 career starts in three seasons. Washington is expected to be at the bottom of the standings again, so it wouldn't be surprising if Coulibaly continued to see developmental minutes over Kispert once the regular season begins.
