Wizards' Kyshawn George: Still out with hip flexor strain
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George is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a left hip flexor strain.
Head coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that George doesn't have a definitive timetable for a return. That said, it sounds like the 2024 first-rounder can be considered out indefinitely until the Wizards offer more clarity on his recovery. Justin Champagnie, Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson should continue to help pick up the slack.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: No timeline for return
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Head coach Brian Keefe told reporters that George -- who will not play Sunday against the Timberwolves due to a left hip flexor strain -- is doing some on-court work but does not have a clear timeline for a return, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
George's absence Sunday marks the fifth consecutive game he'll miss due to a hip injury. The lack of a recovery timeline is of concern, but his prolonged absence means Tre Johnson should remain in the Wizards' starting lineup for as long as the former is sidelined. As a starter in Washington's last four games, Johnson has averaged 16.0 points, 2.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 3.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 26.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Remains out for Sunday
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George (hip) will not play Sunday against Minnesota.
George will miss his fifth game in a row Sunday and remains without a timetable to return. He can be considered highly questionable to face the Magic on Tuesday.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Won't play Wednesday
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George is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a left hip flexor strain.
Wednesday will mark a third consecutive absence for George, whose next chance to play arrives Friday against the Nets. His absence should allow each of Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson and perhaps even Justin Champagnie to maintain streaming appeal.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Another absence coming
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George (hip) will not play Monday against the Suns.
George will end up missing both games of this back-to-back set. The severity of his hip issue remains unclear, leaving his status for Wednesday against the Bucks in the air. Guys like Justin Champagnie, Tre Johnson and Will Riley could be more involved as a result Monday.
George totaled nine points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-89 victory over the Pacers.
The assists tied his season high, as George came close to his first career triple-double. The second-year wing is still searching for some consistency, but his production has taken a big step forward from his rookie campaign. Over his last 12 games, George is averaging 14.1 points, 5.7 boards, 5.5 assists, 2.5 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.3 minutes.
George posted 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 131-116 loss to the Hawks.
George continues to build some nice form, having now scored in double figures in three straight games. After a red-hot start to the season, his production has since ebbed and flowed, making him a frustrating fantasy asset. With that said, he remains a clear must-roster player who is capable of contributing across all major categories on any given night. Through 20 regular-season games, he has averaged 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.5 three-pointers and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks.
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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.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Iffy for Tuesday
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George is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers with a left big toe contusion.
Tuesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Wizards may tread carefully. George had a tough showing in 31 minutes against the Bucks on Monday, finishing with nine points (3-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block. If he can't suit up, the Wizards could rely heavily on Cam Whitmore with Khris Middleton resting.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Questionable to play Friday
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George (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
George missed Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to feeling ill, but the questionable tag ahead of Friday's game suggests that the second-year forward could return to the hardwood to face Indiana. George is averaging 15.5 points, 5.1 boards and 4.7 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Tuesday
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George (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
George is under the weather and will miss just his second game of the 2025-26 campaign. With the second-year swingman sidelined, Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore are candidates for increased roles. George's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Pacers.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Double-doubles in loss
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George provided 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and four steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 loss to the Bulls.
George was held to a season-low five points on 2-of-7 shooting his last time out, so it was nice to see him bounce back with a big stat line. This was George's second double-double of the season and the third of his career, and he also notched a new career high in steals. He'll look to continue stuffing the stat sheet Tuesday against the Hawks.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Lone bright spot in loss
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George provided 29 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets.
George certainly did his part Sunday, but it wasn't nearly enough to keep his team in the game. This was his best scoring performance since Oct. 24, when he tacked on 34 points in a 117-107 win over Dallas, and he contributed on the boards and as a passer. George is averaging 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists over his last five games.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Cleared to play Saturday
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George (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
George will shed his questionable tag and return to game action after missing Friday's loss to Cleveland due to illness. The second-year forward has been productive through eight regular-season games, averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest. He's also shooting 53.2 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Iffy for Friday
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George (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
George was a very late addition to the injury report after waking up under the weather. Based on the questionable tag, George may attempt to warm up before a decision is made on his status. If he's unable to play, the Wizards could lean more on Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Back on track despite loss
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George chipped in 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 139-134 overtime loss to Philadelphia.
George sniffed a triple-double in the loss, turning things around after struggling during Sunday's loss to the Hornets. All in all, it's been a fantastic start to the season for George, getting it done on both ends of the floor. Through four games, he is averaging 20.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.5 blocks and 3.5 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Blocks four shots in loss
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George closed with 11 points (3-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and three assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Raptors.
George was given the starting nod and certainly made the most of his opportunity. Coming off a strong showing in the recent Summer League, as well as an encouraging end to the 2024-25 season, George looks set to be handed more responsibility. With Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) likely to miss at least a handful of games, it could be George who ends up being the primary beneficiary. On a team looking to develop its young core, George certainly makes for an intriguing late-round addition in all fantasy formats.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Gets starting nod
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George is in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors.
George will start in the frontcourt alongside Alex Sarr with Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) sidelined. Coulibaly is due to be re-evaluated soon, but he's likely to miss the beginning of the regular season. Therefore, George has a nice little window to make some noise early on.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Full go for camp
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Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Wednesday that George (rest) will be a full go for training camp, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
No surprise here, as George participated in Summer League before getting the final game off for rest. With Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) likely to miss a week or two to open the season, George will be a candidate to start on Opening Night. George averaged 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.5 minutes per game as a rookie with Washington during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Notches 13 points in loss
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George contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 loss to the 76ers.
After missing seven straight games due to a left ankle sprain, George ended up playing in both halves of the Wizards' Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set. The Wizards kept his minutes in check for both contests, with George logging 23 minutes in Tuesday's 104-98 loss to the Pacers and then 24 minutes Wednesday. Though Washington is likely to be without several key rotation players for the final two games of the season, George won't necessarily be in store for huge workloads, as all of Colby Jones, Justin Champagnie and JT Thor are also expected to continue to have meaningful roles of their own at the forward spots.
