Coulibaly (calf) is progressing, but a timetable for return hasn't been offered Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Coulibaly has missed four straight games due to a bruised left calf. The second-year forward did limited work during Wednesday morning's shootaround. The Wizards' next game isn't until Sunday, but it's uncertain if he'll be available for the contest. Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert have enjoyed increased roles while Coulibaly has been sidelined.
Coulibaly (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Coulibaly will miss his fourth straight game due to a left calf contusion, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Nets. With the 21-year-old remaining sidelined, Cam Whitmore, Corey Kispert and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased playing time.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Quiet in overtime loss
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Kispert closed Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons with eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes.
In a game where Washington scored 135 points, Kispert contributed only eight and attempted three shots. Kispert's role backing up Khris Middleton has been constant, and the former averages 8.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.5 threes made on the season.
Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Tallies six defensive stats
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Bagley closed with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals over 16 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons.
Bagley went to work on the defensive end of the floor, recording six combined steals and blocks. Given he had a combined seven steals and blocks across the previous 10 games, we can safely assume that this was nothing more than an outlier. Barring an injury to Alex Sarr, Bagley can safely be left on the waiver wire.
Whitmore closed with 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons.
Whitmore scored at least 19 points for the second straight game, reminding everyone what he can do on the offensive end of the floor. In typical fashion, however, he did very little to round out his performance. While the recent scoring surge has been nice, there is no reason to make him a priority outside of deeper formats.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Rough season continues
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Middleton accumulated six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons.
Middleton returned from a one-game absence, continuing what has been a passive season, to say the least. The Wizards seem content with managing Middleton through any minor ailment, a trend that is likely to see him miss multiple games as the season progresses. He has scored a total of just 22 points across his past four games, barely featuring on the offensive end. These factors all point to him no longer being a must-roster fantasy asset.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Drops 42 points in OT loss
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McCollum finished with 42 points (14-26 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 43 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons.
McCollum added plenty of offensive firepower for the Wizards, but Detroit made an impressive late-game push and ultimately secured the victory after sending the game to overtime. The 34-year-old has been red-hot over his last three appearances, turning back the clock to average 30.7 points in 34.7 minutes per game during that span.
Champagnie is coming off the bench in Monday's game against Washington.
Khris Middleton will return to the starting lineup, pushing Champagnie to the second unit. Champagnie has averaged 3.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 9.8 minutes per contest over nine games this season.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Off injury report for Monday
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Middleton (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Pistons.
Middleton sat out Saturday's loss to Dallas due to right knee injury management but is off the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup, setting him up to return after a one-game absence. The veteran has been generally efficient but hasn't seen a ton of usage, averaging 10.3 points on 49.1 percent shooting from the field and 38.9 percent from deep across 24.4 minutes per game in seven appearances (all starts) this season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Ruled out for Monday
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Coulibaly (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Coulibaly is dealing with a left calf contusion and will miss his third straight game. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Rockets. With the 21-year-old sidelined, Justin Champagnie and Cam Whitmore are candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Turns in strong final line
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Sarr provided 17 points (6-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks.
Sarr struggled as a shooter during Saturday's matchup, but he still managed to reach 17 points given his shot volume. He continues to find work on the opposite end of the court, leading the Wizards in swats. Sarr has racked up three or more blocks in six of 10 appearances so far this season.
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Wizards' Cam Whitmore: Puts up 19 points in loss
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Whitmore had 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks.
Whitmore provided an unexpected 19-point outburst off the bench in this one and took full advantage of his chances with both Khris Middleton (knee) and Bilal Coulibaly (lower leg) sidelined. This is clearly Whitmore's best showing of the young season so far, which comes after he barely saw the court Friday night. During Friday's blowout loss to Cleveland, he was held scoreless (0-1 FG) and committed one turnover in five minutes.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Stays hot vs. Dallas
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McCollum tallied 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks.
This marks a second straight 25-point game for the 34-year-old. In addition to his solid play as a scorer, McCollum also contributed as a defender by recording his first two blocks of the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran guard has responded nicely following a slow start to November.
Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Starting sans Middleton
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Champagnie will start in Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
With Khris Middleton (knee) sidelined, Champagnie will get the starting nod for the third time in the Wizards' last four games. Over two starts this season, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 8.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Bub Carrington: Not starting Saturday
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Carrington is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Carrington will cede his spot in the starting lineup to Tre Johnson. Carrington made his fifth start of the season during Friday's 148-114 loss to the Cavaliers, when he logged six points (2-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 11 assists, four rebounds and one block over 28 minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Cleared to play Saturday
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George (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
George will shed his questionable tag and return to game action after missing Friday's loss to Cleveland due to illness. The second-year forward has been productive through eight regular-season games, averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest. He's also shooting 53.2 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from beyond the arc.
