Wizards' Kyshawn George: Fourth-year option picked up
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The Wizards exercised the fourth-year team option on George on Sunday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Washington selected George 24th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Since then, the 22-year-old has appeared in 122 regular-season games, averaging 11.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.7 minutes. Even with the Wizards' selection of AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in 2026, George continues to start and remains a key piece of the organization's future.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Records 11 dimes in loss
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George racked up eight points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
George handed out a season-high 11 assists, making amends for what was a passive offensive night. Despite the debut of AJ Dybantsa, George logged a whopping 38 minutes, an encouraging sign for anyone rostering him. It appears as though Washington is fully invested in him moving forward, with foul issues seemingly his only stumbling block when it comes to playing time.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Scores 22 points with four swats
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George finished with 22 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four swats over 36 minutes in Saturday's 124-120 win over the Bulls.
After committing a career-high eight turnovers in Friday's 112-102 loss to the Raptors, George did a much better job of taking care of the rock Saturday, limiting his giveaways to three. He's gotten off to a solid start with averages of 17.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 blocks per game, although those numbers could dip once AJ Dybantsa (ankle) gets into the mix.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Coughs up ball eight times
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George finished with 11 points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 112-102 loss to the Raptors.
George couldn't take care of the basketball Friday, with the third-year pro responsible for eight of the Wizards' 20 turnovers. He also had a poor shooting night, although his work at the charity stripe was enough for him to finish in a tie with Bilal Coulibaly for the third-most points on Washington behind Trae Young (22) and Tre Johnson (20). George will have his off nights as the third option on the Wizards behind Young and Anthony Davis.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Nets 21 points on seven shots
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George produced 21 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, four assists and three steals over 25 minutes in Monday's 131-119 preseason loss to the Nets.
George was dialed in, missing only one shot while he was out there, and he was one of the few Washington players to finish with a positive plus-minus rating. George showed some impressive flashes last season, but he may struggle to assert himself in the offense when working alongside Trae Young, Anthony Davis, AJ Dybantsa and Alex Sarr.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Comes close to double-double
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George registered 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and a block across 22 minutes in Thursday's 111-109 preseason win over the Knicks.
George contributed across multiple categories, finishing tied for second on the team in rebounds and leading Washington in assists. George also showed his well-known ability to stretch the floor, and he was one of four Wizards who drained multiple threes in this win. The third-year guard looks penciled in to open the 2026-27 regular season as the Wizards' starting shooting guard, and his combination of playmaking, rebounding and perimeter shooting makes him an intriguing fantasy contributor.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Notches nine points for Canada
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George (elbow) finished with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes for Canada in Friday's 110-84 World Cup Qualifiers win over Puerto Rico.
George missed the end of the 2025-26 regular season with a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow, but he's since been deemed 100 percent. The Wizards are noticeably deeper heading into 2026-27, as Anthony Davis (finger) is expected to be healthy, and the team drafted AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Not yet ready for return
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George (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
George has been sidelined since March 2 due to a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow. The team has yet to provide much of an update on his timeline for a return, and there doesn't seem to be much sense in rushing him back for the final few games of the regular season. George can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game in Miami until further notice.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: To be re-evaluated in three weeks
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The Wizards announced Wednesday that George has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
George sustained the injury in Monday's loss to Houston and won't return until late March at the very earliest. With the Wizards sitting at 16-45 on the season, it wouldn't be surprising to see the club exercise extreme caution with the second-year wing for the remainder of the season. With George sidelined, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins (ankle) and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Tuesday
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George (elbow) is listed out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
George sprained his left elbow in the third quarter of Monday's loss to the Rockets and will need at least one game off to recover from the injury. With Jamir Watkins (ankle/foot) also sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back, the Wizards are likely to lean on Will Riley, Tre Johnson, Jaden Hardy and Bilal Coulibaly as their primary options on the wing.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Picks up elbow injury
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George is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left elbow sprain.
George was dealing with a knee injury leading up to tipoff, but he's now dealing with an elbow injury picked up at some point during Monday's clash. Will Riley would see more minutes down the stretch if George is unable to return.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Will be limited Saturday
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Head coach Brian Keefe said George (knee) will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
George will return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to see a full workload. The second-year swingman has yet to log more than 26 minutes in a game through eight February appearances, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per tilt.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Iffy for Saturday
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George (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
George is in jeopardy of missing a second straight outing due to a left knee contusion. He has appeared in five of Washington's last eight games, averaging 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.4 minutes per contest over that stretch. If he's ultimately ruled out, Will Riley (ankle), Jamir Watkins and Justin Champagnie would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Could return Sunday
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George (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
George was held out of the Wizards' 131-118 win over the Pacers on Friday while managing a left toe sprain, but the second-year pro could be available for Washington on Sunday. He has averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.1 minutes per game over his last 15 outings.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Limited in win
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George supplied six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 19 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 win over the Pacers.
George logged fewer than 25 minutes for the fifth time in his past six appearances, raising some doubt as to his overall fantasy appeal. Despite putting together what could be considered a breakout campaign, it appears as though George's playing time could be limited for the run home. For now, he warrants a roster spot in most leagues. However, managers will want to keep an eye on his minutes moving forward, as he could eventually become a disposable asset.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Cleared to play
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George (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Both George and Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will shake off questionable tags for this contest. George has been quiet in his six most recent outings with 12.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Available to play
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George (knee) will play Sunday against the Heat.
George is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, so he should see his usual minutes as a starter Sunday. His return will likely send Will Riley back to the bench, and Keshon Gilbert's minutes could dip.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Saturday
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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: 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.
