2 days agoWashington Wizards guard
Marcus Smart (illness) will not return to the lineup on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. There was initially hope that he could be back after missing one game due to an illness, but the team has downgraded Smart's status from questionable to out. Fellow veterans
Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and
Corey Kispert (thumb) are also sidelined for Monday's game, putting rookies
Kyshawn George,
Bub Carrington, and
AJ Johnson in a position to eat up as many minutes as they can.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Josh Robbins
2 days agoWashington Wizards guard
Marcus Smart (illness) remains on the injury report for a non-COVID illness and is considered questionable for Monday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Defensive Player of the Year was forced to miss the last game against the Denver Nuggets, but may only have to face a one-game absence. If he remains sidelined, however,
Bub Carrington should see some added minutes off of the bench while
AJ Johnson will likely get some added opportunities as well. Carrington has enjoyed the best month of his season with averages of 11.3 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game in March.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
4 days agoWashington Wizards guard
Marcus Smart (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smart wasn't originally on the injury report, but it appears he came down with an illness ahead of tip-off. The Wizards will take the cautious approach and hold out Smart for at least one game. The absence of Smart should mean more playing time for
AJ Johnson and
Bub Carrington. Between the two, Carrington is the much better streaming choice. The 19-year-old has scored double digits in four of his last six games coming into Saturday's contest.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Greg Finberg
4 weeks agoWashington Wizards guard
Marcus Smart has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smart will make his debut with his new club after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies. The defensive specialist could be an interesting fantasy contributor if he steps into a significant role with Washington, but the Wizards' plans for the veteran are unknown. The 30-year-old guard has played in 19 games this season, averaging 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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