ALEX SARR NEWS

Rough showing in NBA debut Sarr finished Thursday's 122-102 loss to the Celtics with two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes.

Impact Sarr had a woeful showing in his NBA debut, struggling to make an impact on offense and getting embarrassed a few times on defense, particularly when he was matched up against Jayson Tatum. Sarr should eventually adjust to the pace of the NBA and his numbers should improve over time, with his next chance to do so coming in a home matchup against the Cavaliers on Saturday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thursday Sarr (calf) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sarr missed Washington's final two preseason games with soreness in his calf, but he said Monday that he's feeling great. With a couple more days to go, there's no reason to anticipate any restrictions for Opening Night.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Opening Night Sarr (calf) said Monday that he's hopeful to play Thursday against the Celtics for Opening Night, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Sarr added that his calf feels great and that he's trending in the right direction. The Wizards diagnosed him with calf soreness which was why he was held out of their final two preseason contests, but it sounds like the team was mostly erring on the side of caution.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Zach Edey favored; Bronny a long shot

After a strong Summer League and preseason, Edey is atop the ROY oddsboard. Bronny James, however, is far from a contender.

OCTOBER 21

Status for opener in question Sarr's calf soreness is not considered serious, but the Wizards have not confirmed his availability for Thursday's regular season opening matchup with the Celtics, Josh Robbins of...

Impact Sarr, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, struggled with his shooting efficiency during the preseason, but he did show flashes of contributions across the board. He missed the Wizards' final two exhibition contests due to calf soreness, and it sounds like Washington could err on the side of caution with the rookie when the regular season tips off. Should he ultimately miss any time, Patrick Baldwin would be a candidate to see increased minutes at power forward. More clarity on Sarr's status figures to come when the Wizards release their first injury report.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out for preseason finale Sarr (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sarr is still being listed with right calf soreness, so it doesn't appear like a major injury, though the rookie will miss a second straight exhibition. His status for next Thursday's regular-season opener against the Celtics will need to be monitored.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf soreness Sarr won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Nets due to right calf soreness.

Impact The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Sarr's next chance to suit up will come during Friday's preseason finale. The Wizards started Sarr at power forward and center in the preseason, but he's expected to open the campaign at power forward, with Jonas Valanciunas anchoring the paint.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to center Friday Sarr amassed seven points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3PT, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Friday's 113-95 preseason win over Toronto.

Impact Sarr shifted to center with Jonas Valanciunas moving back to the bench. Despite having the height to fill the center role, Sarr is yet to fully develop physically, meaning the power forward spot is likely his preferred position. There is no indication this was anything other than a preseason experiment, meaning Sarr should begin the regular season at the four.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance again Wednesday Sarr compiled 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3PT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 117-94 preseason loss to the Knicks.

Impact Sarr put together another impressive performance, albeit with some inefficient shooting. Across two preseason contests, he has been the standout player for Washington, despite two heavy losses. Sarr should be viewed as a viable late-round target, given his presumed role as the starting power forward.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in preseason debut Sarr tallied 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to Toronto.

Impact The No. 2 overall pick was the second-leading scorer for the Wizards on Sunday behind Jordan Poole (16). Sarr had some shooting struggles during the Summer League, but he was efficient in the preseason opener. Sarr should be starting in the frontcourt alongside Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Kuzma to start the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

30 Teams in 30 Days: Wizards look destined for Draft lottery once again | NBA.com Washington's lengthy rebuild rolls on with the addition of No. 2 draft pick Alex Sarr and the promotion of coach Brian Keefe.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NBA.COM

Won't play in SL finale The Wizards ruled Sarr out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Bucks.

Impact It's not expected that Sarr is dealing with an injury, considering he is one of seven prominent players taking a seat for Washington's final Summer League contest. The No. 2 overall pick struggled on the offensive end in Vegas, but flashed the rim protection and defensive versatility that makes him such an intriguing prospect at seven feet tall.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards Rookie Alex Sarr Has Gone Ice Cold in Summer League The No. 2 pick in the 2024 NBA draft has struggled mightily to begin his professional basketball career.

JULY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gonzaga's Drew Timme outplays No. 2 pick Alex Sarr in NBA Summer League finale As Drew Timme trotted out to center circle for the opening tip against No. 2 pick Alex Sarr, ESPN color commentator and former college baske...

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Shooting woes continue Thursday Sarr's shooting woes continued Thursday, as he finished just 1-of-6 from the floor for six points over 28 minutes in an exhibition win over the Kings.

Impact Sarr has been ice-cold in Las Vegas, converting just 19.1 percent of his shot attempts through his first four games at Summer League. His first, and only, bucket didn't come until the closing minute of the first half, and he then proceeded to chuck up another three donuts after halftime. On the plus side, he added 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block while he was out there, so while his offense is certainly a work in progress, he has been able to show he can steadily provide the defensive stats.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 18

Wizards' rebuild takes shape around Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington Sarr gained attention for an 0-for-15 shooting night, but he and Carrington have shown flashes of promise at Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

SI:AM | No. 2 Pick Alex Sarr Has Historically Terrible Shooting Night Bronny James isn’t the only high-profile player struggling in summer league.

JULY 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Wizards' top pick Alex Sarr has potential, but plenty of room for growth LAS VEGAS - It’s no secret why Alex Sarr went where he did in the NBA draft. The 7-foot France nativ...

JULY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lackluster performance Sunday Sarr recorded eight points (4-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 29 minutes during Sunday's Summer League game against the Rockets.

Impact The offensive struggles continue for Sarr, who has shot just 30.7 percent from the floor across two Summer League appearances. Despite the offensive woes, the second overall pick provided value with solid interior defense once again Sunday, tying for a game-high two blocks.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high four blocks in win Friday Sarr tallied 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 94-88 win over the Hawks in the NBA 2k25 Su...

Impact Sarr has been touted as an athletic big with the potential to block shots at an elite level, and he displayed this ability in the Summer League opener with a game-high four swats. The 19-year-old struggled from the field in the highly-anticipated matchup against No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. However, Sarr stuffed the stat sheet, hitting an efficient two-of-five attempts from deep as well. The No. 2 overall pick played for Perth in the NBL during the 2023-24 season, and he averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 17.3 minutes while shooting 29.0 percent from deep.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Alex Sarr, Wizards rally past Hawks | NBA.com No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher and No. 2 pick Alex Sarr both posted solid stat lines in their first NBA Summer League games.

JULY 13 • NBA.COM

Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards FREE LIVE STREAM (7/12/24): How to watch 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas online | Time, TV, Channel for Zaccharie Risacher vs. Alex Sarr The Atlanta Hawks, led by No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher, face the Washington Wizards, led by No. 2 pick Alex Sarr, in an NBA Summer League m...

JULY 12 • NJ.COM

Ranking the Atlanta Hawks 2024 Summer League Games, Including Matchups Against Alex Sarr and Bronny James After the NBA Draft is over and free agency has settled down, basketball fans will be gearing up for Summer League and ready to see some of...

JULY 4 • SI.COM