Wizards' Corey Kispert: Stands out off bench Monday
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Kispert supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks.
Kispert was one of the Wizards' best players Monday despite coming off the bench, and he's emerging as more than just a reliable three-point shooter with an expanded role in the second unit. Kispert has scored in double digits in his last two games, and he could have a bigger role in the short-term picture if Kyle Kuzma (groin) is forced to miss time after leaving Monday's game early.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Available to play
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Kispert (back) will be available to play in Thursday's game against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kispert missed Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks due to lower back stiffness, though it was likely a precaution. Fresh off signing a four-year, $54 million extension, Kispert is expected to be a key contributor for the Wizards during the 2024-25 season, but it's unclear if he'll be a regular starter. Kispert was competing with Bilal Coulibaly for the starting shooting guard spot during the preseason.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Inks four-year extension
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Kispert (back) and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $54 million extension Monday, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Kispert has shown improvements in each of his first three seasons in the NBA and is now under a very team-friendly deal for the foreseeable future. He has been a part-time starter to begin his career and is competing with second-year wing Bilal Coulibaly for a starting spot in Washington's backcourt this season. Kispert dealt with minor back stiffness to end the preseason, but he's expected to be fine for the regular season.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Dealing with back stiffness
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Kispert won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks due to lower back stiffness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kispert is competing for the starting shooting guard spot with Bilal Coulibaly (finger), who's also sidelined. Both players will need to be monitored ahead of next Thursday's regular-season opener against the Celtics.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Receives start Monday
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Kispert will enter the starting lineup in Monday's preseason game against the Nets.
Kyshawn George will slide back to the bench as the Wizards try out Kispert in the starting five. The 25-year-old will likely serve as the primary backup to Bilal Coulibaly (finger) at shooting guard this season, though it would not be a surprise if he enters the starting lineup if injury concerns arise.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Scores team-high 14 points in loss
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Kispert produced 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3PT, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in 20 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Knicks.
Kispert remained on the bench with Bilal Coulibaly maintaining his spot in the starting lineup. Despite the bench role, Kispert led the Wizards with 14 points, providing a scoring punch in the second unit, much like he did last season. Although his upside is limited, Kispert is a player to monitor in standard fantasy formats, particularly as a streaming consideration for both points and threes.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Comes off bench in preseason opener
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Kispert produced five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.
With Malcolm Brogdon (hand) unavailable, Bilal Coulibaly started at shooting guard over Kispert, who's made 103 career starts in three seasons. Washington is expected to be at the bottom of the standings again, so it wouldn't be surprising if Coulibaly continued to see developmental minutes over Kispert once the regular season begins.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Goes for 25 points Tuesday
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Kispert posted 25 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 130-121 loss to Minnesota.
Kispert earned a regular starting role on March 10 and never looked back, establishing himself as a reliable scoring alternative on a rebuilding Wizards team. Kispert has scored in double digits in each of his last 12 contests, a span in which he's averaging 18.4 points per game while shooting an impressive 43.2 percent from three-point range. He should have decent fantasy upside in Washington's final two games of the campaign, as he's also averaging 13.3 shots per game in that 12-game stretch.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: First career double-double
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Kispert posted 19 points (6-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Monday's 107-105 win over the Bulls.
The 12 boards were a career high for Kispert as he pulled down his first career double-double. The third-year forward was making his ninth straight start, and he's averaged 15.9 points, 3.4 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 46.8 percent from beyond the arc. The 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft is having a bit of a breakout for a Wizards team headed back to the lottery, but it's not clear where Kispert fits in the team's long-term plans with Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) and Deni Avdija (illness) also on the roster.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Back with starters
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Kispert will start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
The Wizards initially pulled Kispert out of the lineup with Tyus Jones (back) sitting, putting Jordan Poole and Richaun Holmes in the starting five. However, Deni Avdija (knee) was a late scratch, so Kispert is right back in the lineup.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Moves to bench
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Kispert will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
The Wizards are shaking things up with Tyus Jones (back) sitting out. Jordan Poole will enter the starting lineup along with Richaun Holmes. Despite this move, Kispert figures to maintain a significant role off the bench.
Kispert closed with 22 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-108 win over the Heat.
Kispert was deadly from three-point range, and aside from this being his fifth game with at least five threes made, it's worth noting he's also scored 20 or more points in four of his last eight appearances. He's averaging 14.3 points per game while shooting 38.2 percent from deep since the end of the All-Star break.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Will start Wednesday
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Kispert will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.
With Marvin Bagley (back) sidelined, the Wizards are going small, as Kispert will be joined by Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Bilal Coulibaly and Tyus Jones in the starting lineup. The small-ball lineup could open up more looks for Kispert, who's averaging 15.7 points per game on 36.7 percent from deep over his last 14 appearances (one start).
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Strong production off bench
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Kispert finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 134-131 overtime loss to the Lakers.
With Deni Avdija (heel) returning to action, Kispert retreated to a bench role following a spot start against the Warriors on Tuesday. However, he retained quality playing time as a reserve and continues to put up strong numbers regardless of his role. Kispert has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five appearances, averaging 18.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 28.4 minutes during that stretch.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Starting Tuesday
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Kispert (illness) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Kispert will be flanked by Jordan Poole and Landry Shamet in the backcourt, while Kyle Kuzma and Marvin Bagley hold down the frontcourt. Kispert has logged just one prior start this season, which yielded 10 points on uncharacteristic 1-for-10 shooting from beyond the arc in 28 minutes.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Late addition to injury report
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Kispert is questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland due to an illness.
Kispert is dealing with a non-COVID illness, which had been undisclosed prior to 30 minutes before Washington's 6:00 pm ET tipoff versus the Cavaliers. If Kispert is unable to suit up, Landry Shamet and Johnny Davis would likely see bumps in usage.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Hits for 20 off bench
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Kispert logged 20 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 133-126 loss to the Pelicans.
It's the fourth time in the last seven games Kispert has scored at least 20 points from the second unit, although he'd managed only 10 points total in the prior two contests coming into Wednesday. The third-year forward is still averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 boards, 2.9 threes and 2.7 assists over that stretch in 27.6 minutes a game, and he could be emerging as the Wizards' most consistent bench player.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Big night off bench Wednesday
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Kispert contributed 23 points (9-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 114-106 loss to Cleveland.
Just two games after setting a season high with 26 points, Kispert came within a three-pointer of matching that output. The 2021 first-round pick has dropped at least 15 points in four straight games, taking advantage of the extra work he's picking up with Marvin Bagley (back) on the shelf. Over that four-game stretch, Kispert's averaging 20.0 points, 3.8 boards, 3.3 threes and 2.3 assists while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Season-best outing as top scorer
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Kispert posted 26 points (10-18 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Friday's 110-102 loss to the Heat.
Kispert led all players in Friday's contest in scoring and threes made -- both season-high totals -- while coming off the bench. Kispert has connected on five or more threes in three games this season while surpassing the 20-point mark in four contests. He has now recorded 15 or more points in two straight outings off the bench.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Productive off bench Wednesday
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Kispert ended Wednesday's 125-109 loss to the Clippers with 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes.
Kispert didn't do much outside of scoring Wednesday, but that's his main role off the bench, and his fantasy upside lives and dies based on what he does as a shooter. Over his last 10 games, Kispert is averaging 9.8 points per game while shooting 33.3 percent from three-point range.
