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Hardy (recently traded) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Wednesday's trade centered around Anthony Davis (finger) still isn't official, so Hardy is unable to make his Wizards debut. His next opportunity to do so arrives Sunday against the Heat.

Russell (recently traded) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Wednesday's Anthony Davis (finger) trade is still pending, which means Russell isn't ready to make his Wizards debut. His next chance to do so comes Sunday against Miami.

Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus Brooklyn.

Johnson will be sidelined for a fifth straight game and remains without a target date to return. He should be considered highly questionable to return Sunday against the Heat.

Coulibaly (lower back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Brooklyn.

The Wizards submitted a lengthy injury report for the front end of this back-to-back set. This could mean a maintenance day is on the table for several key players. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins could see an uptick in minutes if Coulibaly is held out.

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.

Sarr (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Sarr is dealing with ankle soreness on the front end of this back-to-back set. If the second-year big man is held out, the Wizards could lean on Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Will Riley.

Jones is out for Saturday's game against Denver with a strained left hamstring.

Jones is running his absence up to nine games Saturday. Monday's matchup in Brooklyn marks his next chance to play. With the Bulls' backcourt still jumbled in the aftermath of a hectic trade deadline, Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey may be needed to handle the bulk of the playmaking duties until the dust settles.

Smith is questionable for Saturday's game versus Denver with a right calf strain.

Smith continues to battle a lingering right calf issue and remains day-to-day. With Nikola Vucevic no longer in Chicago, Smith could see an uptick in fantasy appeal moving forward.

Curry (knee) doesn't have a timetable for a return to action, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Slater suggests the Warriors are taking a cautious approach with their franchise centerpiece's right knee injury, which could entail keeping Curry off the court until after the mid-February All-Star break. For now, it appears safe to rule him out for Saturday's game against the Lakers and consider him doubtful for Monday's tilt against Memphis. Plenty of minutes remain up for grabs, with De'Anthony Melton, Pat Spencer, and Will Richard all being candidates for increased run.

Giddey (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Nuggets.

Giddey will be sidelined for a sixth straight contest. He continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games, suggesting he's not quite day-to-day.