Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Delivers full line in loss
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Vukcevic closed with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 20 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 loss to Chicago.
Despite moving back to the bench, Vukcevic had his best game of the season, tallying season-high marks in points, rebounds, steals, blocks and threes. While this was an encouraging performance, it should be noted that he was out of the rotation less than two weeks ago. There is no reason to overreact to this effort, although it is something to keep an eye on moving forward.
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Wizards' Bub Carrington: Underwhelms again Saturday
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Carrington supplied eight points (3-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 loss to the Bulls.
Carrington continues to play a limited role off the bench, having logged fewer than 25 minutes in five straight games. After a serviceable rookie campaign, Carrington has slipped down the pecking order in Washington, averaging just 6.3 points, 4.1 assists and 1.3 three-pointers through his first 16 games.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Thrives in spot start
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Kispert finished Saturday's 121-120 loss to the Bulls with 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 37 minutes.
Kispert moved into the starting lineup, replacing Khris Middleton, who was out due to injury management. The move worked wonders for Kispert, as he scored a season-high 20 points. While he does have the ability to score in bunches, this was the first time in seven contests Kispert reached a double-digit point total.
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' Tristan Vukcevic: Not starting Saturday
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Vukcevic won't start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
With Alex Sarr (toe) back in action, Vukcevic will slide to the second unit. Over his last five games off the bench, the 22-year-old center has averaged 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds across just 9.2 minutes per contest. However, he could still play a meaningful role against Chicago with Marvin Bagley (hip) remaining on the shelf.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Starting sans Middleton
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Kispert will start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
With Khris Middleton (knee) sidelined, Kispert will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five appearances, the 26-year-old forward has averaged 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Tre Johnson: Ruled out Saturday
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Johnson (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Johnson will miss his first game of the season due to left hip flexor soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Hawks. With the rookie sidelined, Bub Carrington, Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore are candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' AJ Johnson: Won't play Saturday
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Johnson will miss a second consecutive game due to a right ankle contusion, but he'll have extra time to recover ahead of Washington's next contest Tuesday against Atlanta. The second-year guard has averaged just 4.8 minutes per game across eight appearances off the bench, so his absence won't impact the Wizards' backcourt rotation too much.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't play Saturday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Middleton struggled during the Wizards' 140-110 blowout loss to the Raptors on Friday, when he posted two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes. He will be held out of the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Saturday while managing a right knee injury, but he'll likely be cleared to return to action Tuesday against the Hawks. With the veteran wing sidelined, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Tre Johnson: Dealing with hip soreness
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Johnson is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to left hip flexor soreness.
Johnson is in danger of missing his first game of the season after posting 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 19 minutes during Washington's 140-110 loss to Toronto on Friday. After playing at least 20 minutes in 12 straight games to begin the campaign, Johnson has played fewer than 20 in three straight, so it's possible the hip issue has been bothering him for over a week.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Missing second straight game
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Bagley (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Bagley will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a hip injury. The Wizards are at least getting Alex Sarr (toe) back for Saturday's game, and Bagley's absence means Tristan Vukcevic should still see meaningful minutes off the bench despite reverting to a bench role. Bagley's next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the Hawks.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Set to return Saturday
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Sarr (toe) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Bulls.
A left toe injury sidelined Sarr for the Wizards' last two games, but the 2024 No. 2 overall pick has been cleared to play in Saturday's road contest. Sarr's return means Tristan Vukcevic will likely revert to a bench role, though the latter could still see meaningful minutes due to the absence of Marvin Bagley (hip). In his eight games before the toe injury, Sarr averaged 18.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.3 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the field.
Johnson posted 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 19 minutes during Washington's 140-110 loss to Toronto on Friday.
It was a rough game all around for the Wizards during Friday's blowout loss, but Johnson led the bench with 14 points and finished second on the team in scoring behind veteran guard CJ McCollum (20 points). Johnson has scored in double digits in five of his last seven games, and over that span, he has averaged 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals over 22.8 minutes per game while connecting on 43.8 percent of his 4.6 three-point attempts per game.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Lone bright spot in blowout loss
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McCollum posted 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists, three rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during the Wizards' 140-110 loss to the Raptors on Friday.
McCollum was the only Wizards starter to score in double digits during Friday's loss. It was his first 20-plus point outing since Nov. 8, and the veteran guard has opened the 2025-26 regular season averaging 16.4 points, 3.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals over 29.3 minutes per game. However, McCollum is connecting on just 40.5 percent of his field-goal attempts, including a career-low 36.9 percent from three (on 6.9 3PA/G).
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Starting Friday
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Vukcevic is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Raptors.
The Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley (hip) and Alex Sarr (toe), so Vukcevic will get the nod at center. The big man is coming off playing a season-high 20 minutes in a loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. This will be his first start of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Downgraded to out
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Bagley (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Bagley was initially listed as doubtful for this NBA Cup matchup against the Raptors, the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the downgrade to out isn't surprising. It remains to be seen if the forward, who will miss a game for the first time in 2025-26 on Friday, will be able to make a quick return Saturday against the Bulls.
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Wizards' AJ Johnson: Late scratch Friday
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Johnson (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Toronto.
Johnson is a late scratch with an ankle contusion. His next chance to play is Saturday in Chicago. Johnson's absence doesn't seem to open up a clear number of minutes for other members of the Wizards.
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