Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Limited to 19 minutes Monday
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Brogdon racked up seven points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across 19 minutes during Monday's 134-106 loss to the Knicks.
With Bilal Coulibaly (head) unavailable, Brogdon made his first start of the season Monday but didn't have a good performance, although to be fair, the entire Wizards team looked overmatched on both ends of the court. It's unclear if Brogdon will remain in the starting lineup, but either way, he could see an expanded role if the Wizards want to enhance his trade value before the deadline.
Brogdon will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Knicks.
With Bilal Coulibaly (head) ruled out, Brogdon will make his first start of the season after missing significant time due to a right thumb injury. The veteran point guard struggled in his return to game action in Sunday's loss to the Pistons, during which he posted one point (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 22 minutes off the bench.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Empty line in season debut
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Brogdon (thumb) recorded one point (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 22 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Pistons.
The 31-year-old guard made his season debut Sunday after missing the Wizards' first 11 games while completing his recovery from the surgery he underwent on his right thumb in early October. Though he saw a decent amount of minutes Sunday and has served as a starter for most of his career, Brogdon is unlikely to see his playing time ramp up dramatically on a 2-10 Wizards squad that is expected to prioritize younger guards such as Carlton Carrington, Jordan Poole and Kyshawn George. Brogdon could be a candidate to rest in the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday in New York, though because he's not returning from a lower-body injury that might affect him from a stamina standpoint, the Wizards may feel comfortable enough keeping him active in a reserve role.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Left off injury report
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Brogdon (thumb) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.
Brogdon is set to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from right thumb surgery. The veteran guard will likely compete for bench minutes in Washington's backcourt.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains sidelined
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Brogdon (thumb) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks and doesn't have a timetable to return.
Brogdon has yet to suit up this season while recovering from right thumb surgery. Until the Wizards provide a return timetable for the veteran guard, he can be considered week-to-week.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Another absence coming
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Brogdon (thumb) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.
Brogdon will miss his 10th straight game to start the season Wednesday while recovering from thumb surgery. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Listed out for Monday
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Brogdon (thumb) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Brogdon has yet to play this season after undergoing thumb surgery Oct. 8, but he is progressing and was recently cleared to begin shooting with his right hand. He remains without an official target date to return.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Showing progress in recovery
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Brogdon has progressed to shooting with his right hand, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
While Brogdon still has his thumb wrapped, his ability to put up shots iis a good sign he's getting closer to a return, Hughes added. The veteran guard's timetable for recovery is still unknown, but the fact that he is showing progress after undergoing surgery a month ago is encouraging for him moving forward.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Undergoes thumb surgery
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Brogdon underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Brogdon suffered the injury during Saturday's practice, but now there's a bit more clarity. While a timetable hasn't been officially announced, previous reports suggested he will miss at least a month of action. In his absence, guys like Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert and Carlton Carrington could see more opportunity in the backcourt.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Out at least one month
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Brogdon (hand) is expected to miss at least one month, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
During a training camp practice, Brogdon injured his right hand and underwent detailed imaging exams to determine the severity. However, Robbins relays that even before the tests took place, a source told The Athletic that Brogdon would miss at least a month. This is just another setback for the oft-injured veteran guard, who's played fewer than 60 regular-season games in five of his seven NBA seasons. Second-year wing Bilal Coulibaly started at shooting guard in Brogdon's absence during the preseason opener, but veteran Corey Kispert and rookie Carlton Carrington are also candidates for extra minutes to start the campaign.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Ruled out Sunday
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Coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that Brogdon will not suit up for Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Raptors due to a hand injury, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Brogdon hit his shooting hand in practice Saturday and will head back to Washington, D.C. for imaging. The Wizards will likely remain cautious with the 31-year-old, and it is unclear if he will make an appearance during the preseason. The veteran is expected to play a prominent role for the Wizards this year, stepping in as the starting point guard after Tyus Jones' departure.
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Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Taking on leadership role
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Brogdon could take on a leadership role with the Wizards this season, and he said Monday there have been "good signs of them trying to build the culture the right way," Double Take Sports reports.
Brogdon was acquired by the Wizards via trade during the offseason, and he said Monday that joining the team felt like a "full-circle moment." The eight-year vet out of Virginia spent last season with the Trail Blazers, and he averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds across 28.7 minutes per game in only 39 regular-season appearances. Brogdon will likely play a key role in the Washington rotation while mentoring the club's young backcourt talent -- Carlton Carrington, Jared Butler and Johnny Davis. With a few young options in the backcourt, the Wizards could look to trade Brogdon with one year remaining on his contract, but he will likely begin the season with Washington while taking on a key leadership role.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Out for Sunday
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Grant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 33 games Sunday, and that will end his regular season. In his first campaign with Portland, Brogdon made just 39 appearances, posting averages of 15.7 points, 5.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play in Friday's game versus the Rockets.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 32 games Friday while dealing with right elbow tendinitis. The veteran guard's final chance to suit up this season is Sunday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Still sidelined
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Brogdon will miss his 31st consecutive contest with tendinitis in his right elbow. He'll have two more chances to see the court in 2023-24, with the first coming Friday against Houston.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Sitting Tuesday
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Brogdon hasn't seen any action since Feb. 2 due to a right elbow injury. He has only a few more chances to return this year, as the Blazers' season is set to conclude April 14 against Sacramento.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Out again Sunday
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Brogdon (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Celtics.
The Trail Blazers haven't provided many recent updates indicating that Brogdon is closing in on a return to action, so he seems likely to miss the rest of the season. The team will continue to update his status on a game-by-game basis, however.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Will remain sidelined Friday
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Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.
Brogdon continues to deal with right elbow tendinitis and will be unavailable for a 28th consecutive game. Since the Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the playoffs, it's certainly possible Brogdon will be held out for the remainder of the season.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Won't play against Charlotte
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Brogdon (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Brogdon's absence streak will extend to 27 games Wednesday while dealing with a right elbow injury. At this point, it is unclear if the 30-year-old guard will suit up again in 2023-24.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Still out
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Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Orlando.
Brogdon still hopes to play this season but hasn't suited up since Feb. 2 due to right elbow tendinitis. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Charlotte, though at this point it's fair to wonder if the Blazers will simply shut it down as they play out the string on a rebuilding year.
