Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Still not ready for game action
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Vukcevic has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a left knee contusion, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Vukcevic has yet to play in the NBA or G League this season, but Monday marks the first time he's shown up on the injury report. On Sunday, head coach Brian Keefe told Shankar that Vukcevic will need to ramp up his conditioning before making his debut, and the injury likely doesn't help the big man's chances of seeing live action soon.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Scores 10 points in limited action
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Vukcevic registered 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across eight minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Vukcevic was one of four Wizards players to score in double digits Sunday despite playing just eight minutes off the bench. The 2023 second-round pick spent most of his rookie year playing overseas and didn't join the Wizards until mid-March. Vukcevic will likely spend most of the 2024-25 season in the G League, but he'll use the preseason to make a case to stick around on the Wizards' 15-man roster for the start of the regular season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Back to Washington on two-way
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Vukcevic (ankle) signed a two-way contract with the Wizards on Wednesday.
The Wizards selected Vukcevic with the No. 42 pick in 2023 NBA Draft, but he didn't join Washington until mid-March while he was playing overseas. He appeared in 10 contests for the Wizards, including four straight starts before an ankle injury sidelined him. As a starter, Vukcevic averaged 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in 22.5 minutes per game. Washington declined Vukcevic's $2.42 million team option last week but quickly re-signed him to a two-way deal, so the Serbian center figures to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with the G League's Captial City Go-Go.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Hits free agency
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The Wizards declined Vukcevic's (ankle) $2.42 million team option Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Vukcevic was drafted with the No. 42 pick in 2023, and after just one year with the club he will enter free agency. The 21-year-old averaged 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds across 15.3 minutes in 10 games last season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Premature end to season
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Vukcevic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against Boston.
Vukcevic's will conclude his rookie campaign with averages of 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 15.3 minutes across 10 appearances. The Serbian big man profiles as a notable component of Washington's youth movement and frontcourt rotation heading into next season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Iffy for Sunday
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Vukcevic is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics with a right ankle sprain.
This is a new issue for Washington, and it's a tough blow for the Wizards because they are already dealing with a ton of injuries. The rookie center has averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers over his last five games.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Back in starting lineup
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Vukcevic (knee) will start Friday's game against the Bulls.
Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) remain out, so Vukcevic will slide back into the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to left knee soreness. Over his last four appearances (three starts), Vukcevic has averaged 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Ruled out
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Vukcevic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
Vukcevic, Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) are all out, so Anthony Gill, Eugene Omoruyi and Patrick Baldwin are all candidates for increased playing time in Washington's frontcourt. Vukcevic's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Chicago.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Dealing with knee soreness
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Vukcevic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness.
Vukcevic has scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.8 minutes during that stretch. He's one of five Wizards listed as questionable for Tuesday, so it's unclear what Washington's rotation will look like at this point.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Scores 15 points in first NBA start
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Vukcevic closed Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Lakers with 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes.
Vukcevic got the start Wednesday due to Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) being ruled out. While Vukcevic didn't see as much playing time as he did Tuesday against the Bucks, he managed to score in double digits for the third straight game. With Bagley considered week-to-week and Holmes still dealing with his injury, Vukcevic could be the starting center for the Wizards for the rest of the regular season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Sees extended action vs. Bucks
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Vukcevic closed Tuesday's 117-113 victory over the Bucks with 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes.
Vukcevic saw the most playing time of his short NBA career Tuesday after Marvin Bagley left in the second quarter due to a right knee sprain. Vukcevic took advantage of the opportunity, scoring in double digits for the first time. If Bagley and Richaun Holmes (toe) are unable to suit up Wednesday against the Lakers, Vukcevic could draw the first career start.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Not on injury report
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Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Vukcevic recently signed a two-way contract with the Wizards after reaching a buyout with Serbian club KK Partizan. He's also been left off the injury report for the Wizards' previous two games but wasn't yet deemed ready to make his debut. If he's available Thursday, he could have an opportunity to carve out a role since the Wizards are dealing with several frontcourt injuries.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Omitted from injury report again
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Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Rockets.
Vukcevic, who recently signed a two-way deal with Washington, wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics but ultimately didn't suit up, as he's still getting acclimated to his new squad -- and a new country. The Wizards are dealing with a litany of injuries, so there many be minutes available for the 2023 No. 42 overall pick.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Not with team
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Vukcevic (recently signed) hasn't joined the Wizards yet and is out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Vukcevic was the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but opted to remain overseas and play for the Serbian club KK Partizan. The 21-year-old averaged 7.7 points with 54/43/84 shooting splits in 14.4 minutes per game across 30 appearances this season before reaching a contract buyout with KK Partizan. It's unclear how long it'll take him to join his new team, but following Saturday's road game, the Wizards start a four-game homestand, which begins Sunday versus the Celtics and ends Saturday, March 23 versus the Raptors.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Chosen by Washington at No. 42
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Vukcevic was selected by the Wizards with the 42nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Vukcevic spent the 2021-22 campaign with KK Partizan in Serbia and will now attempt to carve out a role in the NBA. The big man has solid handling abilities and can finish at the rim, but he also shot 37.3 percent from beyond the arc last year. However, Vukcevic requires some work if he hopes to make an impact in the NBA. It's unclear whether he'll come to the NBA for the 2023-24 campaign or remain overseas.
