BUB CARRINGTON NEWS

Posts season high in defeat Carrington contributed 27 points (10-20 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal in 41 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact With multiple key contributors sidelined, Carrington started a second consecutive contest and made the most of the opportunity. The 20-year-old point guard logged season highs in minutes and points, matching CJ McCollum for the team-high mark in scoring Friday. Carrington has had an underwhelming sophomore season thus far and could lose work to Tre Johnson once he's off his minutes restriction, though Carrington's productive performance against Cleveland is a positive sign moving forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 24 of his 48 points in the 4th quarter to rally Cavaliers past Wizards 130-126

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers back from a 15-point deficit in the final period to a 130-126 victory over the Wa...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bub Carrington is ready to embrace the next step giving fans a reason to be encouraged Bub Carrington is ready to take on the challenge presented by his new responsibilities for the Wizards.

4 DAYS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Starting against Hawks Carrington is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The Wizards are very shorthanded, so Carrington will draw the start alongside CJ McCollum. In five previous starts this season, Carrington put up averages of 7.6 points, 5.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Draft guru says the quiet part out loud about Bub Carrington Bub Carrington's may not have a spot in Washington if he can't. turn things around.

DECEMBER 2 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Quiet outing in win Carrington closed with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and five assists across 22 minutes during Monday's 129-126 win over the Bucks.

Impact Carrington has been vastly underwhelming this season, averaging 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks. While he will remain in the rotation as a second unit contributor, his fantasy outlook is grim, and shouldn't be rostered in most leagues due to his overall lack of production.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bub Carrington's unexpected leap quietly answers one of Wizards' biggest questions Bub Carrington's improvement in this lone area has at least answering this one question.

NOVEMBER 26 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Dishes six assists in win Carrington finished Tuesday's 132-113 win over the Hawks with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and six assists in 22 minutes.

Impact Carrington has scored in double digits for the fourth time this season and extended his streak of hitting at least one three-pointer to 10, averaging 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.1 blocks and 1.6 threes on a 47.1 percent clip in that span. While Carrington lacks the volume to be a reliable fantasy asset, he is certainly worth monitoring should the Wizards shake up their lineup or experience injuries to their starting backcourt.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelms again Saturday Carrington supplied eight points (3-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Carrington continues to play a limited role off the bench, having logged fewer than 25 minutes in five straight games. After a serviceable rookie campaign, Carrington has slipped down the pecking order in Washington, averaging just 6.3 points, 4.1 assists and 1.3 three-pointers through his first 16 games.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Another lackluster performance Carrington had seven points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 135-112 loss to Houston.

Impact Carrington logged the fewest amount of minutes all season Wednesday, and was not able to do much with his time on the court. While it is likely his minutes were cut short due to the blowout nature of the game, Carrington needs to improve his efficiency if he wants to remain in the rotation, as he is averaging just 6.5 points on 32.5 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Durant has 23 points as Rockets beat Wizards 135-112, extending Washington's skid to 10 games

Kevin Durant scored 23 points and Reed Sheppard added a season-high 21 off the bench to help the Houston Rockets coast to a 135-112 win over Washington on Wednesday night, extendin...

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Wizards fans biggest Bub Carrington complaint is a blessing in disguise Bub Carrington has shown more to be excited about than to be worried about.

NOVEMBER 12 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Not starting Saturday Carrington is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Saturday.

Impact Carrington will cede his spot in the starting lineup to Tre Johnson. Carrington made his fifth start of the season during Friday's 148-114 loss to the Cavaliers, when he logged six points (2-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 11 assists, four rebounds and one block over 28 minutes.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes six dimes in loss Carrington racked up three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and six assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Assist numbers aside, Carrington has been rather underwhelming offensively ever since being relegated to the bench, averaging 3.3 points on 27.8 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from three in his last four games. With CJ McCollum also struggling, the Wizards could turn to Carrington to shake things up in their starting lineup, but in order for that to happen the 2024 first-round pick would have to give them reason to, and his next opportunity to do so would be Friday against the Cavaliers.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bub Carrington's bizarre start has the Wizards asking tough questions Bub Carrington's start to the season has put the Wizards in a rough spot moving forward.

NOVEMBER 4 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Bench role Thursday Carrington will come off the bench during Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Impact After starting the first four games of the season, Carrington will be in the second unit, with Bilal Coulibaly making his season debut. Carrington is averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 34.5 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from beyond the arc.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie team option exercised The Wizards have exercised their rookie option on Carrington for the 2026-27 season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Carrington has made an impact ever since being drafted by Washington in the summer of 2024, averaging 9.8 points, 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds his rookie season. Despite the Wizards selecting Tre Johnson in 2025, the team opting to keep him for at least one more season displays their level of trust in the second-year, and want him to be a part of their future.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Decent line in 38 minutes Carrington registered 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 139-134 overtime loss to the 76ers.

Impact Carrington was one of three Wizards to see at least 38 minutes in the overtime loss. His usage wasn't through the roof by any means with Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr combining for 51 points, but Carrington posted a solid all-around fantasy line. Through the opening four regular-season contests, Carrington is averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Carrington ended with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Carrington joins CJ McCollum as starters who didn't make much of an impact in the regular-season opener. However, Carrington has been dealing with left knee soreness, which may have contributed to his slow start to the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Milwaukee Carrington (knee) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Bucks.

Impact After practicing fully Sunday, Carrington will be good to go for the season opener. He's been dealing with left knee soreness. The Pittsburgh product is coming off a strong rookie campaign, averaging 9.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, shooting 40.1 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from deep.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

The Wizards just got the best news possible on Bub Carrington The latest update on Bub Carrington should be a sigh of relief.

OCTOBER 21 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Josh Robbins: Bub Carrington (sore knee) was a full … Josh Robbins: Bub Carrington (sore knee) was a full …

OCTOBER 19 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Full practice participant Sunday Carrington (knee) was a full participant in practice Sunday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carrington left Thursday's preseason game early and was limited in Saturday's practice due to left knee soreness but participated fully Sunday. While his official status will be confirmed closer to tipoff, this development is an encouraging sign for his availability for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE