Tristan Vukcevic News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Still not ready for game action Vukcevic has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a left knee contusion, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Vukcevic has yet to play in the NBA or G League this season, but this is the first time he's shown up on the injury report. On Sunday, coach Brian Keefe said Vukcevic needed to ramp up his conditioning before making his debut, and the injury likely doesn't help the big man's chances of seeing live action soon.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points in limited action Vukcevic registered 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across eight minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Impact Vukcevic was one of four Wizards players to score in double digits Sunday despite playing just eight minutes off the bench. The 2023 second-round pick spent most of his rookie year playing overseas and didn't join the Wizards until mid-March. Vukcevic will likely spend most of the 2024-25 season in the G League, but he'll use the preseason to make a case to stick around on the Wizards' 15-man roster for the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Washington on two-way Vukcevic (ankle) signed a two-way contract with the Wizards on Wednesday.

Impact The Wizards selected Vukcevic with the No. 42 pick in 2023, but he didn't join Washington until mid-March. He appeared in 10 regular-season contests for the Wizards, including four straight starts before an ankle injury sidelined him. As a starter, Vukcevic averaged 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in 22.5 minutes per game. Washington declined Vukcevic's $2.42 million team option but has re-signed him to a two-way deal, so the Serbian center figures to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with the G League's Captial City Go-Go.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency The Wizards declined Vukcevic's (ankle) $2.42 million team option Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Vukcevic was drafted with the No. 42 pick in 2023, and after just one year with the club he will enter free agency. The 21-year-old averaged 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds across 15.3 minutes in 10 games last season.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Premature end to season Vukcevic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against Boston.

Impact Vukcevic's abridged rookie campaign will culminate in 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.3 minutes across 10 appearances. The Serbian big profiles as a notable component of Washington's youth movement and frontcourt rotation next season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Vukcevic is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics with a right ankle sprain.

Impact This is a new issue for Washington, and it's a tough blow for the Wizards because they are already dealing with a ton of injuries. The rookie center has averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers over his last five games.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Vukcevic records career-high 19 points vs. Bulls

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Back in starting lineup Vukcevic (knee) will start Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) remain out, so Vukcevic will slide back into the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to left knee soreness. Over his last four appearances (three starts), Vukcevic has averaged 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Vukcevic (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Vukcevic will return to action Friday after missing Washington's last contest with left knee soreness. If Richaun Holmes (toe) is ruled out yet again, Vukcevic should draw another start.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Vukcevic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Vukcevic, Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) are all out, so Anthony Gill, Eugene Omoruyi and Patrick Baldwin are all candidates for increased playing time in Washington's frontcourt. Vukcevic's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Chicago.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee soreness Vukcevic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness.

Impact Vukcevic has scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.8 minutes during that stretch. He's one of five Wizards listed as questionable, so it's unclear what Washington's rotation will look like at this point.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes upside in loss Vukcevic provided 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 23 minutes during Sunday's 130-122 loss to the Raptors.

Impact The rookie center continues to turn heads for Washington. The frontcourt has been crushed by injuries, so Vukcevic could continue to log heavy minutes to close out the regular season. Over his last four games, Vukcevic has posted averages of 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Kyle Kuzma, and Tristan Vukcevic

APRIL 4 • YOUTUBE

Scores 15 points in first NBA start Vukcevic closed Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Lakers with 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes.

Impact Vukcevic got the start Wednesday due to Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) ruled out. While Vukcevic didn't see as much playing time as he did Tuesday against the Bucks, he managed to score in double digits for the third straight game. With Bagley considered week-to-week and Holmes still dealing with his injury, Vukcevic could be the starting center for the Wizards for the rest of the regular season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Vukcevic with the SLAM 😤

APRIL 4 • YOUTUBE

Will make first NBA start Vukcevic is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Vukcevic will start at center Wednesday with Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) out. Vukcevic posted 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during his last outing.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, and Tristan Vukcevic

APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

Sees extended action vs. Bucks Vukcevic closed Tuesday's 117-113 victory over the Bucks with 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes.

Impact Vukcevic saw his highest playing time of the season Tuesday after Marvin Bagley left in the second quarter after a right knee sprain. Vukcevic took advantage of the opportunity, as he scored in double digits for the first time this season. If Bagley and Richaun Holmes (toe) are unable to suit up Wednesday against the Lakers, Vukcevic could draw the first start of his career.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Vukcevic drains first NBA bucket at Bulls 🪣

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Deni Avdija, and Tristan Vukcevic

MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE

Not on injury report Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Vukcevic recently signed a two-way contract with the Wizards after reaching a buyout with Serbian club KK Partizan. He's also been left off the injury report for the Wizards' previous two games but wasn't yet deemed ready to make his debut. If he's available Thursday, he could have an opportunity to carve out a role since the Wizards are dealing with several frontcourt injuries.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't debut Tuesday Vukcevic (recently signed) won't make his NBA debut Tuesday against the Rockets, Wizards broadcaster Chase Hughes reports.

Impact Vukcevic is still adjusting to a new team -- and a new country -- after reaching a buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and joining the Wizards on a two-way deal. His next chance to debut will come Thursday versus the Kings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Omitted from injury report again Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Vukcevic, who recently signed a two-way deal with Washington, wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics but ultimately didn't suit up, as he's still getting acclimated to his new squad -- and a new country. The Wizards are dealing with a litany of injuries, so there many be minutes available for the 2023 No. 42 overall pick.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Present, but won't be available Vukcevic (recently signed) will be present but won't play Sunday against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vukcevic was the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but opted to stay overseas to begin the 2023-24 campaign. He recently reached a buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and inked a two-year deal with Washington, but it's unclear when he'll be available to make his Wizards debut. Vukcevic's next chance will come Tuesday versus the Rockets.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Vukcevic opted to remain overseas after being selected with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but recently reached a contract buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and inked a two-year deal with Washington. He wasn't with the team in Chicago on Saturday, but it appears he's joined the Wizards ahead of their four-game homestand, which begins Sunday versus the Celtics and ends Saturday against the Raptors. It remains unclear if Vukcevic will see any playing time right away, but the Wizards are dealing with numerous injuries, which could open up some minutes for the 21-year-old.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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