APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Knicks rule out RJ Barrett (illness) vs. Wizards New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett won’t play Sunday night against the visiting Washington Wizards, the team said about three hours before tip...
Monte Morris - Questionable Sunday Morris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New York, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Morris recorded four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 13 minutes in Friday's 116-119 loss to the Magic before exiting with a sore right ankle. His status for Sunday's game will depend on how that ankle is feeling prior to tip-off. Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn would presumably be in line for expanded roles at point guard should he ultimately get ruled out.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Out again Sunday Kuzma (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kuzma will be held out of a seventh consecutive game Sunday as he continues to nurse a sprained right ankle. His absence has opened up more opportunities for Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis. Kuzma's next chance to play will come Tuesday versus the Bucks.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Questionable Sunday Porzingis (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Porzingis is coming off a one-game absence due to a non-Covid related illness. He was a partial participant at Saturday's practice, so he is seemingly trending in the right direction. Still, his final status will depend on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. Some combination of Deni Avdija, Taj Gibson and Anthony Gill would presumably be in line for extra minutes if he is ultimately ruled out again.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Still sidelined Beal (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Beal will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a sprained left knee, which should allow for Corey Kispert and Delon Wright to continue to see extended run. With the Wizards three games back of a spot in the play-in and only five games left on their schedule, Beal could be a shutdown candidate if the team falls out of contention. Regardless, he will have another chance to play Tuesday against Milwaukee.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Coach Unseld, Delon Wright, Corey Kispert
APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
New York hosts Washington following Brunson's 48-point showing
New York hosts the Washington Wizards after Jalen Brunson scored 48 points in the New York Knicks' 130-116 victory over the Cleveland CavaliersAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Magic dominate fourth quarter, down Wizards Paolo Banchero had 30 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic rallied for a 116-109 victory over the host Washington Wizard...
APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Corey Kispert's hot shooting is not enough for the sinking Wizards Kispert hit a career-high nine three-pointers, but Washington blew a double-digit lead to the young Orlando Magic on Friday.
APRIL 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Corey Kispert - Erupts for 27 points Kispert amassed 27 points (9-14 FG, 9-14 3Pt) and three rebounds over 42 minutes during Friday's 116-109 loss to the Magic.
Impact Kispert's 27 points mark a new career best, and the same is true for his nine makes from three-point range. He ended up just one three-pointer away from the Wizards' single game record. The three highest scoring games in Kispert's career have come in March, and he's doing a wonderful job picking up the slack offensively with the Wizards missing several key players.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delon Wright - Pours in 21 points Wright finished with 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 116-109 loss to the Magic.
Impact Wright's scoring comes and goes, but fantasy managers can usually count on him for his production in assists and steals when the minutes are there. Bradley Beal continues to miss time with left knee soreness, and Wright and Corey Kispert certainly look capable of holding down the fort for Washington as they combined for 48 points Friday night.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gafford - Double-doubles in start Gafford produced 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 116-109 loss to the Magic.
Impact Kristaps Porzingis was held out due to an illness, allowing Gafford to move into the starting lineup. He's been successful in that role this season, averaging 10.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks in 42 previous starts. The Wizards will be back in action on April 2 against the Knicks, though it's unclear if Porzingis will be able to return for that contest.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic
APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Corey Kispert scores career high 27 points vs. Orlando
APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Magic rally in final quarter to beat Wizards 116-109
Paolo Banchero had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Markelle Fultz added 25 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 16-point second half deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 116-109 on...APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole Anthony taking advantage of midrange opportunities as Magic beat Wizards Cole Anthony has picked up his efficiency in an area of the floor most defenses are willing to leave open.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets
Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets 121-91 on Friday nightAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monte Morris - Will not return Morris will not return to Friday's game against the Magic due to right ankle soreness.
Impact Morris tallied four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 13 minutes before exiting the game. In his absence, Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn figure to see some extra run at point guard.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics Discuss Dominating Performance in 140-99 Win Over Bucks Thursday night in Milwaukee, the Celtics put together arguably their best win of the season, especially when factoring in the opponent. Bost...
MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Clinging to play-in hopes, Wizards host Magic The Washington Wizards will continue their last-gasp playoff push against the visiting Orlando Magic on Friday.
MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Clinging to play-in hopes, Wizards host Magic The Washington Wizards will continue their last-gasp playoff push against the visiting Orlando Magic on Friday.
MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Banchero and the Magic take on conference foe Washington
Orlando visits Washington for an Eastern Conference matchup FridayMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal faces charge over altercation with fan The Wizards shooting guard is facing a possible misdemeanor charge in central Florida after a fan accused the NBA All-Star of hitting him
MARCH 29, 2023 • THEGUARDIAN.COM
Adam Silver is hopeful NBA, players can agree to new CBA before Friday
The sides originally had a Dec. 15 deadline to announce an intention to exercise the opt-out, then pushed it back to Feb. 8, then to Friday.MARCH 29, 2023
