Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Drops 20 points in finale
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Cooper had 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 28 minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Cooper ended his season with a strong offensive performance, scoring at least 20 points for just the third time in his career. With Washington opting to rest players for the final two months of the season, Cooper was able to carve out a regular spot in the rotation down the stretch. With that said, he didn't offer a lot outside of some sporadic performances, averaging 9.1 points and 3.5 assists in 29 games during that span.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Hits for 20 in Miami
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Cooper had 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat.
It was the 24-year-old guard's best scoring effort since March 2, when he popped for 21 points against the Rockets. Cooper has played at least 20 minutes in five of the last seven games as he becomes a key part of the injury-depleted Wizards' second unit, averaging 11.3 points, 4.7 assists, 2.4 boards and 0.9 threes during that span.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Notches 10 points in loss
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Cooper provided 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 19 minutes during Sunday's 123-88 loss to Portland.
With the Wizards getting blown out of this contest, Cooper saw a decent workload off the bench. He's been getting decent run over his last eight games, during which he has averaged 9.0 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.6 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Scores 11 in blowout loss
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Cooper closed Sunday's 145-113 loss to the Knicks with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 29 minutes.
Cooper has held a steady role off the bench since the All-Star break, starting in just one of his 17 appearances in that span while averaging 17.1 minutes per game. Even though Cooper has scored in double digits in two of his last three outings, it's worth noting he's averaging just 7.3 points per game while shooting 33.3 percent from three since the beginning of March. Even with the uptick in playing time, Cooper doesn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal right now as a bench option for one of the worst teams in the NBA.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Rejoining reserves
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Cooper will come off the bench for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City.
Cooper made his first start of the season Thursday, but the 24-year-old guard will head back to the second unit for Saturday's contest. With Trae Young (quadriceps) and Tre Johnson (foot) sidelined, Cooper should have a role off the bench.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Fares well in start
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Cooper racked up 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 loss to the Pistons.
Cooper made the most of his fill-in start as one of the few bright spots for the Wizards. The team obviously won't be playing for much down the stretch, so Cooper is a candidate to see an extended look in the rotation.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Listed as available Saturday
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Cooper (ankle/foot) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Cooper has appeared in 19 straight games for Washington, but he's played single-digit minutes in two of his past four appearances. With the Wizards' backcourt healthy, Cooper's role is likely to be limited Saturday.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Iffy for Saturday
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Cooper is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics due to a right ankle and foot sprain.
After appearing in each of Washington's last 19 contests, Cooper could be at risk of missing Saturday's contest due to the lower-body injury. The two-way player has handled a muted role when Trae Young has been available for the Wizards, logging no more than 10 minutes in any of Young's first three appearances with Washington.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Hanging onto consistent role
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Cooper ended Sunday's 129-112 loss to the Hornets with nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes.
Although he mostly played for the G League's Capital City Go-Go during the first half of the campaign, Cooper is carving out a solid role for the parent club. Over his last seven appearances, Cooper has averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 25.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Plays well off bench
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Cooper finished Wednesday's 138-113 loss to the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes.
Cooper continues to see opportunities on a Washington team that has been hammered by injuries. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 21.6 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Pops for 14 off bench Saturday
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Cooper had 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 127-113 loss to the Nets.
One game after scoring a career-high 18 points against the Pistons, Cooper came through with another strong performance from the second unit for the shorthanded Wizards. The second-year guard has played at least 13 minutes in five straight games, but his role will shrink once the likes of Kyshawn George (knee) and Tre Johnson (ankle) are cleared to return.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Shines off bench
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Cooper accumulated 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-117 win over the Pistons.
Cooper logged a season-high 34 minutes on a night in which the Wizards were thin across the board. He needed only 12 attempts from the field to tack on 18 points, marking the first time in nine games that he's scored in double figures. This kind of role isn't expected to last for Cooper, who will soon sit behind the likes of Tre Johnson (ankle) and D'Angelo Russell (illness/recently traded).
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Available for Friday
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Cooper (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cooper will be returning after four straight games on the shelf. Prior to his injury, Cooper was unable to break through Washington's rotation.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Still sidelined
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Cooper (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against Boston.
Cooper will miss a third consecutive contest due to a strained right calf. The 24-year-old guard has exclusively played in garbage time this season, so his absence shouldn't have much of an impact. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Hawks.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Won't play Monday
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Cooper has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Milwaukee due to a right calf strain.
Cooper is a negligible part of the rotation in Washington, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in Philadelphia.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Rare appearance in rare win
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Cooper ended with no counting stats across three minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 win over the Hawks.
The two-way player saw the court for just the third time this season, as the Wizards won for just the second time in the first 17 games. Although Washington is likely going to be prioritizing its youth, it doesn't appear as though Cooper is high on the priority list right now, making him a non-factor in all formats.
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Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Inks two-way deal with Washington
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The Wizards signed Cooper to a two-way contract Friday.
Cooper hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season after he was selected in the second round of the draft. He rarely saw the floor during his rookie campaign, playing 3.0 minutes across 13 appearances. He'll try to make an impression with his new squad on a two-way deal while trying to crack the rotation in a crowded backcourt headlined by CJ McCollum, Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore.
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Cavaliers' Sharife Cooper: Contract expires
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Cooper became a free agent his 10-day deal with the Cavaliers expired Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Cooper didn't make any appearances for the Cavaliers over the course of his 10-day contract. Unless the Cavaliers opt to re-sign him or he finds an opportunity with another NBA team, Cooper is likely to rejoin the G League's Cleveland Charge.
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Cavaliers' Sharife Cooper: Rejoins parent club
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The Cavaliers recalled Cooper from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Sunday.
Cooper will likely provide some emergency depth for the Cavaliers, but his return to the NBA is unlikely to impact the rotation much.
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Cavaliers' Sharife Cooper: Inks 10-day deal with Cleveland
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Cooper signed a 10-day deal with the Cavaliers on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
A 2021 second-round pick by Atlanta, Cooper hasn't appeared in an NBA game since his rookie campaign, when he made 13 appearances for the Hawks. He has spent the last two seasons with the G League's Cleveland Charge and averaged 18.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting across 34 appearances for the club this season. Outside of Ty Jerome (ankle), Cleveland's backcourt is healthy, so Cooper won't be guaranteed playing time.
