DELON WRIGHT NEWS

Re-emerges on defensive end Wright tallied five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six assists, four steals and two rebounds across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 126-101 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Wright's playing time had generally been trending down for the past four games, but even with Washington returning to full strength Tuesday with Kyle Kuzma (ankle) back in the fold, the reserve guard saw his minutes tick upward. As usual, Wright made his biggest impact on the defensive end, with the four steals matching a season high. Wright's minutes could remain fairly volatile from game to game depending on how starting point guard Monte Morris and the Wizards' wings are performing, but even if Wright doesn't get enough playing time to keep himself on the radar as a roster-worthy player in 12-team category leagues, he'll at least remain a strong streaming option for steals.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Saturday Wright is not starting Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Wright moves back to the bench with the return to Monte Morris to the first unit. The veteran is averaging 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game since the start of January, and he has come off the bench in all but two of his 17 appearances during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Wednesday Wright will start Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wright will receive a spot start at point guard with Monte Morris sidelined, likely enhancing his fantasy value slightly. Even if he sees a bit more run Wednesday, he's not a major offensive contributor, reaching double digits in the scoring column just three times all season and finishing with five points over 26 minutes in his only other start.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Wright will come off the bench Saturday against the Pelicans.

Impact With Monte Morris (hamstring) back and in the starting five, Wright will resume a reserve role. In his past six games off the pine, the point guard has averaged 9.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 24.3 minutes.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start sans Morris Wright will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Wright will draw a spot start with Monte Morris (hamstring) taking the second night of a back-to-back set off. It'll mark Wright's first start of the season, but when he plays over 20 minutes (nine games), he's averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals. Kendrick Nunn should also see a sizable role during his Wizards debut.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzma FT lifts Wizards over Mavs 127-126 despite Doncic's 41

Kyle Kuzma scored 30 points and made one of two free throws to break a tie with 4.2 seconds remaining, lifting the Washington Wizards to a 127-126 victory over Dallas Mavericks

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers fantasy-friendly line Wright finished Saturday's 138-118 win over the Magic with 15 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three steals and three rebounds across 24 minutes.

Impact After reaching double figures in scoring for the first time all season with an 11-point effort in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, Wright set a new personal benchmark for scoring Saturday. The flawless shooting from all three levels plus a season-high-tying assist total to go with his usual contributions in the steals category enabled Wright to deliver his best all-around fantasy line of the season. Given his low usage rate along with the fact that he remains in a 20-to-25-minute role, Wright shouldn't be counted on to be much of an asset in the scoring column, but his typically strong outputs in the steals and assists categories give him some appeal in 12-team leagues for managers looking for help in those particular areas.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded contributor in win Wright posted 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 win over the Knicks.

Impact Wright came off the bench again Wednesday, but he topped 20 minutes of playing time for a fourth consecutive game while scoring in double figures for the first time this season. He's made 12 appearances since returning from a hamstring injury, averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 19.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain on minutes restriction Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Wright will continue to have a minutes restriction for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wright has been on a minutes restriction since recovering from a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old guard saw 25 minutes of action in his previous game, so it seems like he still has a reasonably long leash.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes across the board in win Wright finished with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 100-97 win over the Bulls.

Impact Wright hasn't exceeded nine points in any of his nine appearances since returning to action Dec. 23 after an extended absence due to a hamstring injury, but his scoring contributions aren't what fantasy managers in deeper leagues are rostering him for anyway. Instead, Wright's value is heavily concentrated in the steals category, an area where he once again shined Wednesday. He's now averaging 2.0 steals per game since returning to action, making him an excellent streaming option, particularly while plenty of minutes are up for grabs in the Washington backcourt in the absence of Bradley Beal (hamstring).

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Just 19 minutes in victory Sunday Wright closed with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 118-95 win over the Bucks.

Impact Wright continues to play as the primary backup behind Monte Morris, although his playing time remains frustratingly low. Since returning from injury, Wright has played fewer than 20 minutes in five straight games. During that time, he's averaging 1.6 steals, making him a viable streaming option in most leagues.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active Friday Wright (hamstring) will be available for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Wright has been sidelined since late October with a right hamstring strain but is slated to return to the hardwood following the lengthy absence. Considering he hasn't seen game action in nearly two months, Wright will likely be under heavy restrictions Friday. Jordan Goodwin has impressed in Wright's absence and could retain a portion of the backup point guard minutes even when Wright is up to game speed.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined against Utah Wright (hamstring) is out for Thursday's matchup with the Jazz.

Impact Wright's absence streak will be extended to 29 games due to a right hamstring strain. The 30-year-old forward's next chance to play is Friday's game versus the Kings, which was his target date to return.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return soon Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr said Wednesday that he's hopeful Wright (hamstring) will be able to play before the end of the team's six-game road trip, Josh Robbins of The Athletic r...

Impact Wright hasn't played since Oct. 25 due to a right hamstring strain. The Wizards start their road trip Wednesday against the Nuggets and finish it on Dec. 23 against the Kings. If Wright can return before then, it is unclear what his role will be.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Robbins: Delon Wright, sidelined since Oct. 25 because... - The Athletic Delon Wright, sidelined since Oct. 25 because of a Grade-2 hamstring strain, has progressed to one-on-one work against coaches/player develo...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting to ramp up Wright (hamstring) remains without a clear timetable but is hoping to progress to 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 work soon, Meghan McPeak of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Speaking after Sunday's loss to the Lakers, coach Wes Unseld Jr. noted that Wright is still weeks away from a return but is beginning to move in the right direction. The plan is for Wright to travel with the team on its upcoming Western Conference road swing, which begins next Wednesday (Dec. 14) at Denver and continues through Dec. 23. It's possible Wright could return at some point during that trip, but either way it's a positive indication that he'll join the team on the road.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 55 points, leads Lakers over Wizards 130-119

Anthony Davis scored 55 points on sizzling 22-of-30 shooting and added 17 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers over the Washington Wizards 130-119

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington hosts Los Angeles following Davis' 44-point showing

Los Angeles visits the Washington Wizards after Anthony Davis scored 44 points in the Lakers' 133-129 win against the Milwaukee Bucks

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Robbins: For tonight's Wizards-Hornets game, the... - The Athletic For tonight's Wizards-Hornets game, the Wizards' Rui Hachimura (ankle bone bruise) and Delon Wright (hamstring strain) are listed as out. Th...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington plays Charlotte, aims to break road skid

Washington will try to stop its four-game road skid when the Wizards face Charlotte

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn plays Washington following Durant's 45-point performance

Brooklyn hosts the Washington Wizards after Kevin Durant scored 45 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 109-102 victory against the Orlando Magic

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Porzingis scores 41, Wizards beat Wolves after Towns hurt

Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points, including 29 in the first half, and the Washington Wizards beat Minnesota 142-127 after Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony-Towns was...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wizards take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Washington aims to end its three-game slide when the Washington Wizards take on Minnesota

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum and the Celtics face the Wizards

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Washington averaging 30.5 points per game

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least three more weeks Wright (hamstring) has been cleared to begin individual on-court activities, but he'll be out for at least another three weeks.

Impact Wright is making tangible progress in his recovery, but his absence will bleed into December and potentially longer. Jordan Goodwin and Monte Morris should continue seeing increased roles in Wright's stead.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE