Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Not listed on injury report
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Champagnie (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Champagnie is set to return from a one-game absence Sunday, and he should see an uptick in minutes with Bilal Coulibaly (heel) unavailable. Per 36 minutes this season, Champagnie has averaged 15.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.2 swats per game.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Downgraded to out
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Champagnie (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Champagnie was initially listed as questionable but won't end up seeing the floor. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Leaky Black, Anthony Gill, Jamir Watkins and others.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Listed as questionable
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Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Miami.
Champagnie is a rest candidate after playing through his questionable tag Thursday against Chicago. He played 18 minutes Thursday with 11 points, eight rebounds and two assists in the loss.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Available to play
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Champagnie (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie will clear his questionable tag ahead of this contest. The Wizards will be shorthanded Thursday with Bilal Coulibaly (heel) being one of several players out, meaning Champagnie could see a sizable workload.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Champagnie (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie will return to action after sitting out Sunday's loss in Brooklyn, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Over his past five appearances (one start), the veteran swingman has averaged 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 stocks in 23.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Questionable for Tuesday
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Champagnie (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie may miss a second consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. If he's unable to suit up, Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black could see increased burn.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Downgraded to out
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Champagnie (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Champagnie will rest during the second half of Washington's weekend back-to-back set after posting 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat. With the Wizards' lengthy injury report, Jamir Watkins, Leaky Black and Julian Reese are candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Iffy for Sunday
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Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Champagnie posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat, but he's in danger of sitting out the second half of Washington's back-to-back set. If he's sidelined, Jamir Watkins, Leaky Black and Julian Reese would be candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Double-double off bench Saturday
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Champagnie totaled 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat.
It was the fourth double-double of the season for the fifth-year forward, and his first since Jan. 24. Champagnie has scored in double digits in four straight games (one start) as he re-establishes himself as a regular part of the frontcourt rotation, averaging 14.3 points, 5.8 boards, 1.3 assists, 0.8 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 23.3 minutes.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Upgraded to available
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Champagnie (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
The forward is dealing with a bruised right knee but is ready to play Saturday. Champagnie has averaged 11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.1 minutes per tilt in his last seven games.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Posts 18 points in starting role
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Champagnie notched 18 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 120-101 loss to the Lakers.
With Bilal Coulibaly (heel) on the sidelines, Champagnie found his way back into the starting lineup. He managed one of his best totals of the season, mimicking many of his results when he's made appearances with the first unit. Champagnie's contract grants the team the option to extend him through next season, so they'll likely give him some opportunities as the season ends to determine whether or not they'll exercise or decline that clause.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Starting Monday
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Champagnie will start Monday's game against the Lakers.
Champagnie will step into the starting five due to the Wizards being shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set. As a starter this season (17 games), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 9.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Sees 24 minutes in loss
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Champagnie closed Sunday's 123-88 loss to the Trail Blazers with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes.
The Wizards were blown out of this contest, so Champagnie and several others in the second unit were given extended looks. Across his last four outings, Champagnie has averaged 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.1 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Not starting Thursday
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Champagnie won't start Thursday's game against Detroit.
With Sharife Cooper stepping into the starting lineup, Champagnie will slide to the second unit. Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is out, so Champagnie could still see meaningful burn. Over five appearances off the bench this month, he has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Moves into starting lineup
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Champagnie is starting Tuesday against the Pistons.
With Bilal Coulibaly (heel) sidelined, Champagnie will step into the starting lineup Tuesday. Champagnie has averaged 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 21.7 minutes per contest through 15 starts this season.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Modest role continues
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Champagnie produced 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 21 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to the Celtics.
Champagnie continues to flirt with 20 minutes on a nightly basis, resulting in limited production. In five games over the past two weeks, he has managed to put up top-70 value in nine-category leagues, averaging 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 combined steals and blocks. Given his modest role, Champagnie is not someone who needs to be prioritized, but he should be on the radar for potential streaming purposes.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Drops 14 points in return
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Champagnie (knee) produced 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 loss to the Hawks.
Champagnie was back in action after a one-game absence due to right knee tendinopathy and was highly productive during his limited time on the court. Though the knee issue has only cost Champagnie one game thus far, it could set the table for future absences. Even if Champagnie remains a regular in the rotation moving forward, the Wizards could continue to suppress his playing time. Over seven appearances in February, Champagnie is averaging 18.9 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Won't play Sunday
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Champagnie (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
With Champagnie unavailable, Alondes Williams and Jamir Watkins could see an uptick in minutes. For now, Champagnie should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Exits early Friday
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Champagnie won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to right knee soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He'll finish the game with zero points (0-1 FG), seven rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes.
After being left out of the rotation for Thursday's 112-105 win over Indiana, Champagnie moved into the starting five for the rematch Friday while Kyshawn George (toe) was ruled out. The injury ended up spelling an early end to Champagnie's night, though he at least provided some strong production on the boards before checking out of the game. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets until Washington offers an update on his status.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Drops out of rotation Thursday
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Champagnie (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 112-105 win over the Pacers.
After playing at least 15 minutes in each of Washington's last five games while providing well-rounded production (12.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per contest), Champagnie was surprisingly dropped from the rotation Thursday. At this point in the season, the 15-39 Wizards' main objective is seemingly to improve their odds in the draft lottery, which will make it difficult to predict their nightly rotations down the stretch. With that in mind, Champagnie looks like he'll make for a risky streaming option, given that his minutes and spot in the rotation are likely to be extremely volatile the rest of the way.
