Wizards' Alex Sarr: Out two weeks with hamstring strain
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The Wizards announced Thursday that Sarr has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and is expected to face a two-week recovery timeline.
Sarr sat out Wednesday's 138-113 loss to the Cavaliers with what the team had classified as right hamstring tightness, but follow-up tests confirmed that the second-year big man is dealing with a strain. As a result of the injury, Sarr will sit out the Castrol Rising Stars exhibition at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, and he'll likely miss at least a handful of contests coming out of the All-Star break. Tristan Vukcevic (illness) joined Sarr on the sideline for Wednesday's loss, but Vukcevic will likely be ready to fill in for Sarr as the Wizards' starting center in the team's next game Feb. 19 versus the Pacers.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Won't play Wednesday
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Sarr (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Sarr will miss the Wizards' final game before the All-Star break due to right hamstring tightness. With Tristan Vukcevic (illness) also sidelined, Washington will have to get creative with its center minutes. Anthony Gill figures to be one of the top options at the five spot. The Wizards will come out of the All-Star break with a back-to-back set against Indiana that begins Feb. 19.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Downgraded to questionable
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Sarr is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers with right hamstring tightness.
Sarr was a late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a bad sign in fantasy hoops. Plus, the Wizards have been super cautious with all their key players. If Sarr is unable to play, Anthony Gill is the next man up at center with Tristan Vukcevic (illness) ruled out.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Delivers double-double
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Sarr finished with 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 132-101 loss to Miami.
Sarr didn't stand out as a scorer but still managed to fill up the stat sheet in a blowout loss. In what's been a productive season of progression for the 2024 first-round pick, the big man is now up to 12 double-doubles on the campaign, with three coming over his past six contests.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Good to go vs. Miami
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Sarr (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Sarr sat out of the front end of the Wizards' back-to-back set Saturday against the Nets while managing an ankle injury, but the second-year center has been cleared to return for Sunday's matinee. He has averaged 16.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 blocks over 28.1 minutes per game since the start of the new calendar year.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Listed questionable for Sunday
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Sarr (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Miami.
Sarr remains day-to-day after missing the front end of this back-to-back set Saturday against Brooklyn. The Wizards could be very thin up front versus the Heat, as Tristan Vukcevic (knee) is also questionable.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Won't play Saturday
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Sarr (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
The Wizards are sitting multiple players Saturday for the first leg of this back-to-back set. Washington has been cautious with all of its key players in recent weeks, and that's a trend that is likely to continue. Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Will Riley could all see more run as a result Saturday.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Iffy for Saturday
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Sarr (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Sarr is dealing with ankle soreness on the front end of this back-to-back set. If the second-year big man is held out, the Wizards could lean on Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Will Riley.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Iffy for Sunday
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Sarr is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings with right calf soreness.
This is a new injury for Sarr, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. Marvin Bagley is no longer on the injury report for Washington, so he would be a solid streaming option in fantasy hoops if Sarr can't shake this questionable tag.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Adds 16 points in loss
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Sarr closed with 16 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 142-111 loss to the Lakers.
Sarr was efficient from inside the arc but struggled from downtown, and he has shot just 26.3 percent from three-point range over his last five outings. Still, the second-year center finished as Washington's second-leading scorer and has reached the 15-point mark in eight straight games. He also chipped in at least five assists for the first time since Nov. 8, and he has dished out five-plus dimes six times this season.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Available to play
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Sarr (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Sarr is feeling a bit under the weather, but he'll power through and get out there for Thursday's game. The sophomore center is averaging 17.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 triples and 2.2 swats per game this season.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Misses practice Wednesday
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Sarr (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Robbins notes that a bug is going around the locker room. At least for now, Sarr can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks, which just happens to be the front end of a back-to-back set. The Wizards could rely on small-ball lineups if Sarr can't play, as Marvin Bagley (back) and Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) have been banged up.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Drops 28 points in defeat
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Sarr produced 28 points (10-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 110-106 loss to the Clippers.
Sarr knocked down multiple triples for the first time since Jan. 6 en route to a team-high 28 points, albeit in a losing effort. The second-year center also chipped in multiple steals for the seventh time this season, matching his season high. Sarr has scored at least 16 points in four of his last five games, averaging 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 25.6 minutes per tilt over that stretch.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Swats four shots vs. Orlando
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Sarr posted 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Magic on Tuesday.
Sarr finished Tuesday's game as the Wizards' second-leading scorer behind CJ McCollum (27 points), but it was the former's defensive prowess that was on full display during the win. Sarr has recorded at least three blocks in six of his last eight outings, including a six-block performance against the Grizzlies on Dec. 28. The second-year center leads the Association with 2.3 blocks per game and is also averaging 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 steals over 28.4 minutes per game this season.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Double-double in NYE win
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Sarr registered 20 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 win over the Bucks.
The second-year center grabbed his eighth double-double of the season, and his second in seven games since returning from an adductor strain. Over that stretch, Sarr is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 boards, 3.0 blocks, 2.1 assists and 1.0 threes in only 25.4 minutes a contest, giving him an even higher ceiling once the Wizards let him start getting the 30-plus minutes he was seeing in November before the injury.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Swats six shots in Sunday's win
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Sarr tallied 20 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, six blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Sarr showed his prowess on both sides of the floor Sunday, leading the Wizards in points while setting a career high with six blocks. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has blocked at least three shots in each of his last three outings, and in his five appearances since returning from a six-game absence due to a right adductor strain, he has averaged 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 threes, 3.0 blocks and 0.8 steals over 25.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Swats four shots in return
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Sarr logged seven points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 loss to the Hornets.
Sarr's seven points were his lowest of the season, but four of his 11 boards came on the offensive glass, and he made most of his presence felt on the defensive side of the floor with four blocks, tying a season high he set Nov. 7 against the Cavaliers. He has missed seven of the Wizards' last 10 games while managing a right adductor injury, but he should be available to play against the Raptors on Friday, given the additional rest.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Not listed on injury report
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Sarr (adductor) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game in Charlotte.
Sarr sat out Sunday's game, which came as the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Tuesday night, which will likely shift Tristan Vukcevic back to the second unit. It'll be interesting to see if Sarr, who has been limited to minutes in the mid-20s since his return, will be able to sniff closer to 30 minutes in his third game back.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Sitting out Sunday
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Sarr (adductor) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Sarr recently had an extended absence with a right adductor injury, so the Wizards are exercising caution on the second half of their back-to-back. The second-year big man should be available for Tuesday's clash against the Hornets. Marvin Bagley (calf) and Tristan Vukcevic are in position to handle the center minutes Sunday.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Won't play Sunday
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Sarr (adductor) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Sarr will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a right adductor strain. With the second-year center sidelined, Marvin Bagley is expected to start, while Tristan Vukcevic should see increased burn off the bench. Sarr's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Spurs.
