Sharife Cooper News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Erupts for 21 points Cooper ended Monday's 123-118 loss to Houston with 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes.

Impact Cooper erupted for a season-high 21 points in the loss, giving the coaching staff something to think about. The Wizards will be shorthanded Tuesday against Orlando which could give Cooper another extended look, but it's worth mentioning that Trae Young (knee) is targeting a return Thursday against Utah.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Hanging onto consistent role Cooper ended Sunday's 129-112 loss to the Hornets with nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes.

Impact Although he mostly played for the G League's Capital City Go-Go during the first half of the campaign, Cooper is carving out a solid role for the parent club. Over his last seven appearances, Cooper has averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 25.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sharife Cooper Scores 18 points vs. Indiana Pacers | 02.20.26

FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers | 02.20.26

FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

PACERS at WIZARDS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 20, 2026

FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Alondes Williams has career night in the Wizards' victory over the Pacers

Alondes Williams had career highs with 25 points and 10 rebounds in his 11th NBA game and the Washington Wizards swept a back-to-back set with the Indiana Pacers with a 131-118 vic...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench Cooper finished Wednesday's 138-113 loss to the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact Cooper continues to see opportunities on a Washington team that has been hammered by injuries. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 21.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 14 off bench Saturday Cooper had 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 127-113 loss to the Nets.

Impact One game after scoring a career-high 18 points against the Pistons, Cooper came through with another strong performance from the second unit for the shorthanded Wizards. The second-year guard has played at least 13 minutes in five straight games, but his role will shrink once the likes of Kyshawn George (knee) and Tre Johnson (ankle) are cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Cooper accumulated 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-117 win over the Pistons.

Impact Cooper logged a season-high 34 minutes on a night in which the Wizards were thin across the board. He needed only 12 attempts from the field to tack on 18 points, marking the first time in nine games that he's scored in double figures. This kind of role isn't expected to last for Cooper, who will soon sit behind the likes of Tre Johnson (ankle) and D'Angelo Russell (illness/recently traded).

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons | 02.05.26

FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Sharife Cooper Scores Career-High 18 points at Detroit Pistons | 02.05.26

FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

WIZARDS at PISTONS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 5, 2026

FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Riley, Cooper lead undermanned Wizards past Pistons, 126-117

Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 in a matchup of last-p...

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Available for Friday Cooper (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Cooper will be returning after four straight games on the shelf. Prior to his injury, Cooper was unable to break through Washington's rotation.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards take on the Cavaliers on 3-game losing streak

Washington aims to end its three-game skid when the Washington Wizards take on Cleveland

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Atlanta faces Washington, looks to stop 3-game skid

Atlanta looks to end its three-game slide with a win over Washington

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Out again Cooper (calf) won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Cooper has been ruled out for a fourth straight game. The 24-year-old guard doesn't possess a rotation spot, so his absence has minimal impact.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Cooper (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against Boston.

Impact Cooper will miss a third consecutive contest due to a strained right calf. The 24-year-old guard has exclusively played in garbage time this season, so his absence shouldn't have much of an impact. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Hawks.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Cooper (calf) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers.

Impact Cooper will miss a second straight game Tuesday. He hasn't been apart of Washington's rotation, so his absence doesn't have many fantasy implications.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Cooper has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Milwaukee due to a right calf strain.

Impact Cooper is a negligible part of the rotation in Washington, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in rare win Cooper ended with no counting stats across three minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 win over the Hawks.

Impact Cooper saw the court for just the third time this season, as the Wizards won for just the second time in the first 17 games. Despite the fact that Washington is going to be prioritizing its youth, it doesn't appear as though Cooper is high on the priority list right now, making him a non-factor in all formats.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal with Washington The Wizards signed Cooper to a two-way contract Friday.

Impact Cooper hasn't played in the NBA since 2021, when he was selected in the second round of the draft. He rarely saw the floor during his rookie campaign, playing 3.0 minutes across 13 appearances. He'll try to make an impression with his new squad on a two-way deal while trying to crack the rotation in a crowded backcourt headlined by CJ McCollum, Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract expires Cooper's 10-day deal with the Cavaliers expired Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Cooper failed to make an appearance for the Cavaliers despite joining the team on a 10-day contract. Cooper spent most of his time with the G League's Cleveland Charge.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Alondes Williams has career night in the Wizards' victory over the Pacers

Riley, Cooper lead undermanned Wizards past Pistons, 126-117

Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

Wizards take on the Cavaliers on 3-game losing streak

Atlanta faces Washington, looks to stop 3-game skid