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Riley won't start Friday's game against the Warriors.
With Tre Johnson (foot) returning to the lineup following a three-game absence, Riley will retreat to the second unit. The 20-year-old out of Illinois has averaged 15.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Sitting out Friday
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Reese (two-way) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
After Reese delivered an impressive line (26 points, 17 rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes) during a spot start in a 133-110 win over the Jazz on Wednesday, the Wizards will opt to keep the rookie big man inactive Friday with Alex Sarr (toe) and Tristan Vukcevic (back) returning from two- and one-game absences, respectively. Due to the timing of his signing a two-way deal with the Wizards, Reese is eligible to suit up in just 13 games at the NBA level. Since he's already been active for six games, Reese will be able to play in seven of the Wizards' remaining nine contests after Friday.
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Wizards' Tre Johnson: Upgraded to available
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Johnson (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors,
Johnson is returning from a three-game absence with a right foot sprain, which is likely to send Leaky Black to the bench. Over his last eight outings, Johnson has averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.0 minutes per game while shooting 37.1 percent from the floor.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Will play Friday
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Coulibaly (heel) will play Friday against the Warriors.
The second-year forward will continue to push through his heel issue for now, but he may receive some maintenance days down the stretch. Over his last three games, he's averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Available Friday
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Vukcevic (back) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Vukcevic is back from a one-game absence due to lower-back tightness to handle the backup center role behind Alex Sarr. Over his last seven outings, Vukcevic has averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 18.3 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Cleared to play
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Sarr (toe) will play Friday against the Warriors.
Sarr is set to return after a pair of games on the sidelines. Given how the Wizards have handled recent games, Sarr may see a modest workload in his first game back.
Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Questionable for Friday
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Vukcevic (back) is questionable to play Friday against the Warriors.
If Vukcevic and Alex Sarr (toe) need to miss another game, Julian Reese could get another start, and there will be more minutes available for Anthony Gill. Check back closer to Friday's tipoff for official word on Vukcevic's status.
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Wizards' Tre Johnson: Game-time call for Friday
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Johnson (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Johnson has missed Washington's last three matchups while tending to a right foot sprain. However, the fact that he's been upgraded ahead of Friday's game is a sign he's nearing a return. The team should have another update on his status closer to game time.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Friday
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Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Warriors.
Coulibaly has been playing through the heel issue the past few games, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Coulibaly is out, more minutes will fall to Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black.
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Wizards' Trae Young: Out again for Friday
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Young (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against Golden State.
Young will remain sidelined Friday with a bruised right quadriceps. Bub Carrington should continue to see run as the team's starting point guard in Young's absence.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Questionable for Friday
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Sarr (toe) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Sarr is in danger of missing his third straight game Friday. If he can't give it a go, Tristan Vukcevic (back), Anthony Gill and Julian Reese will help pick up the slack.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Records second double-double
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Riley notched 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 victory over the Jazz.
The 17-55 Wizards continue to take a long look at the rookie first-rounder, who submitted his second double-double of the campaign. Riley has started nine games in a row, averaging 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per tilt.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Tallies six defensive stats
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Black posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 victory over Utah.
Black was a menace on the defensive end, racking up six combined steals and blocks while setting a new season high in minutes. Although Black has been productive, his availability has been sporadic at best. He has appeared in three of the past nine games, missing time due to an ankle sprain and because of his limitations as a two-way player. Unless he's converted to a standard NBA contract, Black will be eligible to play in eight of the Wizards' remaining 10 games.
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Wizards' Jaden Hardy: Goes for 21 points in win
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Hardy contributed 21 points (8-18 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and two rebounds across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 win over the Jazz.
Hardy scored at least 20 points for the second straight game, continuing to provide the Wizards with a consistent scoring punch off the bench. Over his last five appearances, Hardy has averaged 17.3 points and 4.2 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes, but he's offered little in other areas (1.4 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.2 blocks, 0-for-2 on free-throw attempts).
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Turns in 26-17 game in spot start
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Reese generated 26 points (12-16 FG, 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds, one steal and one block across 30 minutes Wednesday in the Wizards' 133-110 win over the Jazz.
Suiting up for just the second time in nine games, Reese moved into the starting five and took on major minutes as the Wizards' top center while Alex Sarr (toe) and Tristan Vukcevic (back) were unavailable. Reese proceeded to have his way in the paint against a Jazz squad that didn't start a traditional center, establishing a new career high in scoring while falling three boards shy from matching the personal-best total he had recorded in his third NBA game back on March 5, which also came against Utah. Though Reese is now averaging 12.0 points and 10.7 rebounds in 29.7 minutes per game while shooting 65.1 percent from the field through six appearances with the Wizards, his limited availability as a two-way player makes it difficult to justify rostering him. Unless Washington converts him to a standard contract, Reese will be eligible to play in seven of the Wizards' remaining 10 games.
Reese is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Alex Sarr (toe) and Tristan Vukcevic (back) are sidelined, leaving a spot open in the starting lineup for Reese. In his four other starts this season, Reese averaged 10.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals across 30.8 minutes, though those numbers are inflated by an 18-point, 20-rebound outburst.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Starting Wednesday
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Black is part of the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Black will make his third start of the campaign Wednesday. In his first two appearances as a starter, Black averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 35.0 minutes.
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