NBA Player News

Holiday closed with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across 20 minutes during Monday's 123-118 victory over Washington.

Holiday saw a healthy workload with the second unit, but his usage rate was microscopic. It's worth mentioning that Amen Thompson tweaked his ankle Monday, so there could be more minutes opening up in Houston.

Finney-Smith ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 123-118 win over the Wizards.

Finney-Smith saw a sizable workload in this win, but he wasn't able to do much damage in the box score. Amen Thompson suffered an ankle issue Monday and Jabari Smith (ankle) is also day-to-day, so Finney-Smith could see a short-term boost in minutes.

Black (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Orlando.

Black is available to make what would be his second appearance of the season with the Wizards. The team is missing enough players Tuesday that Black should see meaningful playing time, but his fantasy value remains limited to deep formats for the time being.

Watkins has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.

Watkins had been included in the Wizards' rotation for the past two games but may have tweaked his ankle at some point during Monday's 123-118 loss to the Rockets. With Kyshawn George (elbow) joining Watkins in street clothes Tuesday, the Wizards will likely lean on Will Riley, Jaden Hardy, Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson as their primary options on the wing.

Vukcevic is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic with a left thigh contusion.

Vukcevic is sidelined for a second consecutive contest Tuesday. With Anthony Gill battling an illness, the Wizards could be left with Julian Reese and Will Riley as small-ball center options in a banged-up frontcourt.

Russell (not injury related) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Russell's future with the Wizards remains unclear. A buyout was expected after he was acquired by the Mavericks ahead of the trade deadline. However, the March 1 deadline for players to be bought out and still be eligible to play in the postseason with a new team has passed. The Wizards could still move on from Russell at some point, but for now, it appears he'll remain away from the team indefinitely.

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.

Gill (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Gill remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against the Rockets. The Wizards are going to be very thin up front Tuesday, so Gill could see a sizable workload if he's feeling up to it.

Claxton (thumb) is good to go for Tuesday's game against Miami.

After missing Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Claxton is no longer on the injury report and is set to return. With this news, Day'Ron Sharpe's floor will be lower in fantasy hoops as he likely retreats to the bench.

Washington (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Washington was previously labeled as questionable, but he appears very likely to return from a three-game absence. Washington may face restrictions in his return, but the Mavericks don't really have the luxury of holding him back too much with so many injuries.