WILL BARTON NEWS

Struggles with shot in win Barton chipped in six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Monday's 108-100 win over the Hornets.

Impact Barton has been sporadic to start his Wizards tenure, scoring in double figures just four times in his first 11 appearances. The veteran wing is shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from three. He's playing 24.0 minutes per game, so despite his struggles, Barton has a clear role in Washington's rotation. He'll look to snap out of his slump against the Mavericks on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bane's 28, Morant's good finish lead Grizzlies past Wizards

Desmond Bane scored 28 points, Ja Morant added 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 103-97 victory over the Washington Wizards

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rough night Friday Barton racked up three points (1-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 128-86 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Barton turned in arguably his worst performance of the season Friday, continuing what has been an uninspiring start to his Wizards career. He has managed to score in double-digits only three times thus far while adding very little on the defensive end. Given his role appears to be somewhat up in the air, he can be dropped in all standard formats.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 16 points in win Barton produced 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 120-99 win over the Pistons.

Impact Barton was the biggest beneficiary of Bradley Beal's back problem, and he took advantage of the opportunity to deliver his best scoring output of the campaign. Beal is healthy and will likely be available Friday against the Pacers, which means Barton's minutes will regress a bit, but he's still a decent flyer in some formats due to his scoring ability and three-point shooting. The fact that he's played at least 25 minutes in all but one game suggests he has a stable role off the bench for Washington.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards handle Pistons with a bit of 'street' and plenty of polish Veteran guard Will Barton has 16 points in 120-99 win on a night when Bradley Beal spent extended time in the locker room with back tightnes...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons 120-99

Kyle Kuzma scored 25 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame Bradley Beal’s back issues to beat the Detroit Pistons 120-99

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitchell scores 37 in home debut, Cavs beat Wizards in OT

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points in his home debut and atoned for some critical mistakes in the final minute of regulation with two big plays in overtime, leading the Cleveland Ca...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start in Wizards debut Barton will come off the bench for Wednesday's season-opener against Indiana, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact The general expectation was that Barton would hold down the small forward spot alongside Bradley Beal and fellow-ex-Nugget Monte Morris, but Washington will instead roll with Deni Avdija at one forward spot next to Kyle Kuzma. It's very possible that the Wizards experiment with different alignments early on, so the situation will be worth monitoring for the next couple of weeks. Regardless of whether he's starting or coming off the bench, Barton should still be a key piece in coach Wes Unseld Jr.'s rotation.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Beal back, Wizards hope to rise after missing playoffs

Bradley Beal is back for his 11th season with the Wizards after signing a five-year deal to stay in Washington

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets' Murray ready to rejoin forces with 2-time MVP Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' band of Jamal Murray, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. is back together

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steady production Monday Barton closed with 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 25 minutes during Monday's 116-107 preseason victory over the Hornets.

Impact Barton was far from outstanding in the win, yet he was still able to chip in across the board. Despite the change in scenery, Barton should be able to replicate his numbers from last season, placing him firmly in the discussion as a late-round fantasy asset with a relatively safe floor.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in preseason debut Barton tallied 12 points (3-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), a rebound and three assists in 23 minutes in a 104-95 loss Sunday against the Warriors in a preseason contest in Japan.

Impact In his first appearance of the preseason, Barton struggled from the field. He missed the Wizards' first preseason game due to a lower back injury and wasn't announced as a starter Sunday until close to game time. Washington acquired the 31-year-old in July from Denver and hopes he will maintain his production from eight seasons with the Nuggets when he averaged 14 points per game and made 36.2 percent of three-point attempts.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Golden State Barton will start Sunday against the Warriors, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Impact Morris went from being probable to being confirmed as available and finally to ending up as a starter in a matter of hours. The veteran will replace Bradley Beal, who was given an scheduled rest day for this contest.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Barton (back) will play Sunday against the Warriors, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Impact Head coach Wes Unseld confirmed the availability of the veteran sharpshooter, who missed the previous preseason contest with lower back soreness. Barton averaged 14.7 points per game while shooting 36.5 percent from three-point range during the 2021-22 season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might end up playing Sunday Barton (back) is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post.

Impact The 31-year-old veteran did not face the Warriors in the preseason opener, but there is a chance he can play this time around since his injury has never been deemed serious in the first place. Barton is expected to play a consistent scoring role for Washington in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back tightness Barton didn't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Warriors in Japan due to lower-back tightness, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 31-year-old apparently had his back tighten up during the long flight to Japan, so the Wizards opted to play it safe and hold him out of Friday's exhibition, per Wallace. It appears to be a minor concern since coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Barton would have played were it the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in Tokyo

James Wiseman, who missed last season rehabilitating a right meniscal tear, scored 20 points on Friday as the defending champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizar...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Projecting the Wizards' rotation, depth chart and position battles: Training-camp edition Who will Wes Unseld Jr. select as his starting small forward, Will Barton or Deni Avdija?

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

For Monte Morris and Will Barton, trade to Wizards represents a homecoming in more ways than one Home is a place. But it's also a feeling. And for Monté Morris and Will Barton, playing in Washington is an opportunity to get in touch with...

JUNE 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AP source: Nuggets and Wizards agree to 4-player swap

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal that would send guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the Washington Wizards for Kentavio...

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to Washington via trade Barton was traded to the Wizards from the Nuggets on Wednesday, along with Monte Morris, in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports...

Impact The Nuggets are looking to duck the luxury tax line to begin the 2022-23 season, so it looks as though Barton is a casualty of that goal. The fan favorite spent the last seven-plus seasons in Denver after beginning his NBA career with the Trail Blazers. The 31-year-old has been a key piece of the Nuggets' core, and he's coming off of a 2021-22 season in which he averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.8 steals in 32.1 minutes per contest. In Washington, Barton figures to slide in on the wing next to Bradley Beal and No. 10 overall pick Johnny Davis. As an expiring contract on a team that could struggle to contend in the Eastern Conference, it's possible Barton could eventually be a buyout or midseason trade candidate.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could Sixers Look Into a Possible Trade for Nuggets' Will Barton? With the 2022 NBA offseason underway for most of the league, the trade rumors are beginning to heat up as the 2022 NBA Finals wind down, and...

JUNE 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will Barton, Monte Morris available for trade? NBA Central: Will Barton and Monte Morris are believed to be available in trade talks, per @Matt Moore pic.twitter.com/x1FdnlJtPGSource: Twi...

JUNE 9, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Nuggets Journal: Offseason of uncomfortable decisions has arrived Welcome to the summer of uncomfortable decisions.

MAY 6, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM