George (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
George will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to a right knee contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Miami. The Wizards will be extremely shorthanded against Brooklyn, meaning Will Riley, Jamir Watkins and Sharife Cooper should see increased playing time.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Iffy for Saturday
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George is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets with a bruised right knee.
The Wizards are considering holding out a number of key players for the first half of their back-to-back set. Depending on who's available for Saturday's contest, Bub Carrington, Will Riley and Justin Champagnie appear to be in a favorable situation when it comes to added playing time.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Sees 19 minutes
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George closed Sunday's 116-112 win over the Kings with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 19 minutes.
This was a bizarre game for Washington with the team benching all their starters for most of the second half to close this game out. Bub Carrington and Bilal Coulibaly were the only starters to eclipse 20 minutes, and they barely did that. With the Wizards not playing for much, this could become a trend.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Paves way to victory
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George notched 23 points (10-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 109-99 win over Milwaukee.
George led the way for Washington in the scoring department, though it clearly wasn't his most efficient showing, as he needed 24 attempts from the field to reach 23 points. He also managed to contribute outside of the scoring column, dishing out five assists for a second straight game while accounting for two of the Wizards' eight steals.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Impressive numbers in win
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George contributed 19 points (5-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 win over the Trail Blazers.
The second-year guard just missed recording his second double-double in the last three games, while the five combined steals and blocks tied his season high. George has scored in double digits in seven straight games, averaging 19.3 points, 7.6 boards, 5.6 assists, 2.4 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks during that surge.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Absent from injury report
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George (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Portland.
George suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Hornets, but the issue isn't costing him any additional time. The swingman has averaged 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.9 minutes per contest in his last eight games.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Exits early Saturday
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George didn't return to Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Hornets after sustaining an ankle injury early in the fourth quarter. He finished with 11 points (4-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 25 minutes.
George checked out at the 11:35 mark of the fourth quarter and went to the locker room to have his ankle evaluated by medical staff. He returned to the bench but didn't check back into the game, so his ankle injury could put him in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Quickly returns to bench
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George (ankle) returned to the bench during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Hornets, Ben Strober of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.
George briefly left Saturday's contest after appearing to tweak his left ankle. He's back on the bench after being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room and appears to be available to return.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Double-double vs. Denver
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George posted 20 points (6-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during the Wizards' 107-97 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.
It wasn't an efficient night from the field for George, but he still finished Thursday's game as the Wizards' leader in points, rebounds and assists while recording his third double-double of the season (and first since Nov. 22 against the Bulls). George has averaged 21.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.4 steals over 31.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Tallies three swipes in loss
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George amassed 18 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 110-106 loss to the Clippers.
While George didn't deliver his most efficient performance, he turned in a solid all-around outing. The second-year forward finished second on the Wizards in both points and assists while grabbing a team-high-tying six boards. He also led Washington in steals, tallying multiple swipes for the first time since Dec. 18.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Has lackluster scoring night
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George chipped in five points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Sunday's 112-93 loss to the Suns.
George struggled with his shooting touch versus Phoenix, sinking only two of his 10 shot attempts. It was only his second outing since returning from a seven-game absence due to a hip injury. For the season, George has been a consistent source of scoring, playmaking and defense. He's led the team in assists so far with an average of 4.9 per game. As he gets back in rhythm, expect his production to return to the pace set thus far.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Drops 15 points in return
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George (hip) racked up 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans.
Back in action after a seven-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain, George turned in a serviceable performance despite contending with some foul trouble. While the acquisition of Trae Young (quadriceps/knee) could have an impact on George's overall value once Young is ready to play, it's apparent that George is viewed as a key piece of the rebuilding Wizards' immediate and long-term future.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Off injury report for Friday
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George (hip) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
George is set to wrap up a seven-game absence with a left hip flexor strain, which is likely to send Tre Johnson back to the bench. Over his last 12 outings, George has averaged 13.1 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.2 minutes per game.
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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: 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: 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.
