Wizards' Kyshawn George: To be re-evaluated in three weeks
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The Wizards announced Wednesday that George has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
George sustained the injury in Monday's loss to Houston and won't return until late March at the very earliest. With the Wizards sitting at 16-45 on the season, it wouldn't be surprising to see the club exercise extreme caution with the second-year wing for the remainder of the season. With George sidelined, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins (ankle) and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out for Thursday
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George (elbow) is out for Thursday's game against Utah.
A sprained left elbow is resulting in a second consecutive absence for George. Will Riley should draw his fifth career start at small forward Thursday, making him a worthwhile streaming option in most fantasy formats.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Tuesday
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George (elbow) is listed out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
George sprained his left elbow in the third quarter of Monday's loss to the Rockets and will need at least one game off to recover from the injury. With Jamir Watkins (ankle/foot) also sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back, the Wizards are likely to lean on Will Riley, Tre Johnson, Jaden Hardy and Bilal Coulibaly as their primary options on the wing.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Picks up elbow injury
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George is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left elbow sprain.
George was dealing with a knee injury leading up to tipoff, but he's now dealing with an elbow injury picked up at some point during Monday's clash. Will Riley would see more minutes down the stretch if George is unable to return.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Will be limited Saturday
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Head coach Brian Keefe said George (knee) will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
George will return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to see a full workload. The second-year swingman has yet to log more than 26 minutes in a game through eight February appearances, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per tilt.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Iffy for Saturday
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George (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
George is in jeopardy of missing a second straight outing due to a left knee contusion. He has appeared in five of Washington's last eight games, averaging 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.4 minutes per contest over that stretch. If he's ultimately ruled out, Will Riley (ankle), Jamir Watkins and Justin Champagnie would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Available Sunday
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George (toe) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
George missed the second game of a back-to-back set Friday due to a toe injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Over his last five appearances, George holds averages of 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Could return Sunday
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George (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
George was held out of the Wizards' 131-118 win over the Pacers on Friday while managing a left toe sprain, but the second-year pro could be available for Washington on Sunday. He has averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.1 minutes per game over his last 15 outings.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Limited in win
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George supplied six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 19 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 win over the Pacers.
George logged fewer than 25 minutes for the fifth time in his past six appearances, raising some doubt as to his overall fantasy appeal. Despite putting together what could be considered a breakout campaign, it appears as though George's playing time could be limited for the run home. For now, he warrants a roster spot in most leagues. However, managers will want to keep an eye on his minutes moving forward, as he could eventually become a disposable asset.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Cleared to play
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George (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Both George and Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will shake off questionable tags for this contest. George has been quiet in his six most recent outings with 12.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Available to play
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George (knee) will play Sunday against the Heat.
George is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, so he should see his usual minutes as a starter Sunday. His return will likely send Will Riley back to the bench, and Keshon Gilbert's minutes could dip.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Saturday
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George (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
George will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to a right knee contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Miami. The Wizards will be extremely shorthanded against Brooklyn, meaning Will Riley, Jamir Watkins and Sharife Cooper should see increased playing time.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Paves way to victory
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George notched 23 points (10-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 109-99 win over Milwaukee.
George led the way for Washington in the scoring department, though it clearly wasn't his most efficient showing, as he needed 24 attempts from the field to reach 23 points. He also managed to contribute outside of the scoring column, dishing out five assists for a second straight game while accounting for two of the Wizards' eight steals.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Impressive numbers in win
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George contributed 19 points (5-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 win over the Trail Blazers.
The second-year guard just missed recording his second double-double in the last three games, while the five combined steals and blocks tied his season high. George has scored in double digits in seven straight games, averaging 19.3 points, 7.6 boards, 5.6 assists, 2.4 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks during that surge.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Absent from injury report
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George (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Portland.
George suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Hornets, but the issue isn't costing him any additional time. The swingman has averaged 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.9 minutes per contest in his last eight games.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Exits early Saturday
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George didn't return to Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Hornets after sustaining an ankle injury early in the fourth quarter. He finished with 11 points (4-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 25 minutes.
George checked out at the 11:35 mark of the fourth quarter and went to the locker room to have his ankle evaluated by medical staff. He returned to the bench but didn't check back into the game, so his ankle injury could put him in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Double-double vs. Denver
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George posted 20 points (6-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during the Wizards' 107-97 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.
It wasn't an efficient night from the field for George, but he still finished Thursday's game as the Wizards' leader in points, rebounds and assists while recording his third double-double of the season (and first since Nov. 22 against the Bulls). George has averaged 21.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.4 steals over 31.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Tallies three swipes in loss
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George amassed 18 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 110-106 loss to the Clippers.
While George didn't deliver his most efficient performance, he turned in a solid all-around outing. The second-year forward finished second on the Wizards in both points and assists while grabbing a team-high-tying six boards. He also led Washington in steals, tallying multiple swipes for the first time since Dec. 18.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Has lackluster scoring night
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George chipped in five points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Sunday's 112-93 loss to the Suns.
George struggled with his shooting touch versus Phoenix, sinking only two of his 10 shot attempts. It was only his second outing since returning from a seven-game absence due to a hip injury. For the season, George has been a consistent source of scoring, playmaking and defense. He's led the team in assists so far with an average of 4.9 per game. As he gets back in rhythm, expect his production to return to the pace set thus far.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Drops 15 points in return
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George (hip) racked up 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans.
Back in action after a seven-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain, George turned in a serviceable performance despite contending with some foul trouble. While the acquisition of Trae Young (quadriceps/knee) could have an impact on George's overall value once Young is ready to play, it's apparent that George is viewed as a key piece of the rebuilding Wizards' immediate and long-term future.
