George (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
George's absence streak will extend to five games Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. George's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Still out for Friday
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against Cleveland.
George is slated to miss his fourth consecutive outing Friday due to a sprained left ankle. The rookie has seen significant playing time this season, and in his absence, Anthony Gill and Marvin Bagley are candidates for an uptick in playing time. George's next chance to play will come Sunday against Boston.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Sitting out Thursday
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Dallas.
George suffered a left ankle sprain in the first half of Tuesday's loss to Cleveland and will miss his first game of the season Thursday. While being ruled out more than 24 hours in advance of Thursday's contest is not a great sign, the rookie forward could be ready to return to action Saturday against Denver.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Heads to locker room Tuesday
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George went back to the locker room with an apparent left ankle injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The rookie went down after contesting a shot attempt from Donovan Mitchell, and George limped to the bench before heading to the locker room. If the 20-year-old forward is unable to return, Carlton Carrington and Anthony Gill are candidates for a slight uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Plays 26 minutes in rout
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George posted two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.
Although he was moved to the bench in Jordan Poole's (hip) return to action, George was still able to play 26 minutes in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Clippers. While his performance was muted, George could find himself garnering more playing time with an uptick in fantasy value once again after Kyle Kuzma exited Wednesday's game due to a rib injury. George would be a candidate to rejoin Washington's starting lineup if Kuzma is unable to play in Saturday's matchup with the Bucks. In his six appearances as a starter this season, the rookie first-rounder is averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.7 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Balanced outing in start
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George supplied 15 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-103 loss to the Pacers.
George got the starting nod Sunday due to Jordan Poole (hip) being out, providing an all-around performance by concluding as the lone Wizards player with at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists. George has now started in five games this year, reaching double figures in scoring in four of those five contests.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Starting Sunday
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George will start Sunday's game against the Pacers, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
With Jordan Poole (hip) out, George will enter the starting lineup. In four starts this season, George has averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Back to bench Monday
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George is not in the Wizards' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.
George has started in four of the Wizards' last five games, during which he averaged 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks across 33.0 minutes. However, George will revert to a reserve role Monday as Kyle Kuzma (groin) returns from a five-game absence. George should still be heavily utilized in Washington's rotation while coming off the bench.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Scores 15 points in loss
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George chipped in 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 121-94 loss to the Magic.
George moved back into the starting lineup Sunday, replacing Jonas Valanciunas. The Wizards may continue to tweak their lineups based on matchups, but with the amount of injuries they are dealing with, George is likely to see healthy workloads for the foreseeable future. Over his last four games, the rookie has averaged 14.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Strong showing off bench
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George registered 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 128-104 loss to the Grizzlies.
George moved to the bench in favor of Jonas Valanciunas for this matchup, and the rookie out of Miami ended up outplaying both the veteran and Alex Sarr. George has shown the ability to make an impact on both ends of the court in the early stages of his career, and his scoring numbers have been better than expected, which should boost his upside. George has scored in double digits in three of his last four contests, averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game in that span.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Playing reserve role
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George will come off the bench in Friday's game in Memphis.
George's return to the bench will snap a string of three consecutive starts. He has averaged 3.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 blocks across 22.8 minutes in three games as a reserve this season.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Set for first career start
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George is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
George enters Wednesday's contest averaging 23.0 minutes per game through Washington's first three contests -- representing an impressive and quick rise to the rotation for the rookie. Despite being the 24th overall selection in the 2024 Draft, George's size and shooting has helped him immediately find a niche.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Blocks four shots in loss
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George supplied two points (0-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 27 minutes during Saturday's 135-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
George failed to make a shot from the field and is 2-for-13 to start his career. However, his four blocked shots Saturday give fantasy managers a glimpse of what the rookie brings defensively. He's played at least 20 minutes off the bench in back-to-back games to start his career and should continue to get consistent playing time for a rebuilding Wizards squad.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Back in starting five Friday
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George will enter the starting lineup in Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks.
With Corey Kispert (back) and Bilal Coulibaly (finger) ruled out, George will return to the starting lineup. The 20-year-old will likely struggle to find significant playing time unless injuries arise in the regular season, though if the team struggles it would not be shocking to see the rookie receive an uptick in minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Enters starting five vs. Raptors
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George will start in Friday's preseason game versus the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The 24th pick of the 2024 Draft impressed in Wednesday's outing versus the Knicks, during which he scored 14 points and racked up three blocks while shooting 5-for-6 from the field. George will slot into the small forward position, with Kyle Kuzma sliding to the four and Alex Sarr starting over Jonas Valanciunas at center.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Strong two-way production in loss
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George finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to New York.
George was impressive on both ends of the floor, dropping a team-high 14 points to go with four defensive stats. Taken with the 24th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, George is an intriguing, yet largely unproven prospect. While this was an encouraging performance, it's hard to envision him seeing enough minutes to warrant fantasy attention, at least to begin the season.
