Wright accumulated 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 136-124 victory over the Spurs.
That is one way to break out of a scoring slump. Wright failed to score in double digits in his previous six games, but he usually finds ways to keep his fantasy value afloat with his ability to rack up assists and steals. If Bradley Beal (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) continue to miss time, guys like Wright, Corey Kispert and Jordan Goodwin showed on Friday night that they can pick up some of the slack.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Drops out of starting unit
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Wright will not start Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Wright had started seven consecutive games for Washington while Monte Morris was sidelined by a back issue and then on a minutes restriction in his first game back. However, Morris seems slated for additional action Friday with his move into the starting five, suggesting that Wright's role could be slightly scaled back. Wright is averaging 6.7 points 3.4 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 22.0 minutes per game in 28 appearances off the bench this season.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Remains in starting lineup
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Wright will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Monte Morris (back) has been cleared to return following a six-game absence, but he'll come off the bench for the first time this season, as Wright remains in the starting lineup for a seventh consecutive contest. Over his past six starts, Wright has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 32.2 minutes.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Steals the show Saturday
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Wright chipped in 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and six steals across 40 minutes during Saturday's 116-109 overtime loss to the Raptors.
Wright was spectacular despite the loss, delivering season-high totals in both points and steals. That makes nine total steals in his past two games, a number that can certainly swing a fantasy matchup. With Monte Morris (back) set to miss at least a few more games, Wright is clearly a must-roster player across all formats. Basically, don't overthink things. If he is available, go and grab him.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Plays season-high 33 minutes
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Wright closed with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, 11 assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 victory over the Raptors.
Wright's 11 assists were a season high, as the Wizards' hot shooting helped the point guard post a great stat line. Wright couldn't snag a double-double, as he had only seven points. But he did pick up six rebounds and three steals. Wright has started the last three games with Monte Morris (back) out. Morris is considered week-to-week, so Wright should get plenty of minutes in the near future.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Reaches double figures in start
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Wright finished with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and four rebounds in 28 minutes during Sunday's 102-82 loss to the Bulls.
Wright got the start in place of the injured Monte Morris (back), finishing as one of four Wizards players in double figures in scoring in Sunday's loss. Wright has scored 10 or more points seven times this year, including in four of his last five outings.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Gets start sans Morris
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Wright will start Sunday's game against the Bulls, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Wright will move into the starting lineup with Monte Morris (back) sidelined. In two starts this season, Wright has averaged 3.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Not listed on injury report
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Wright (quad) isn't listed on the Wizards' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Bulls.
Wright totaled 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Friday's loss to the Knicks, but he was sidelined for the final five minutes due to discomfort in his quadriceps. However, as expected, the issue was minor and shouldn't impact Wright's availability.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Injures quad Friday
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Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said that Wright didn't play the final 5:26 of Friday's 115-109 loss to the Knicks due to some quadriceps discomfort, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Wright had been rolling prior to suffering the injury, as he produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes off the bench. Though Unseld didn't seem overly concerned about Wright's condition, the reserve guard could still be in danger of missing the Wizards' next game Sunday at Chicago.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Re-emerges on defensive end
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Wright tallied five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six assists, four steals and two rebounds across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 126-101 win over the Trail Blazers.
Wright's playing time had generally been trending down for the past four games, but even with Washington returning to full strength Tuesday with Kyle Kuzma (ankle) back in the fold, the reserve guard saw his minutes tick upward. As usual, Wright made his biggest impact on the defensive end, with the four steals matching a season high. Wright's minutes could remain fairly volatile from game to game depending on how starting point guard Monte Morris and the Wizards' wings are performing, but even if Wright doesn't get enough playing time to keep himself on the radar as a roster-worthy player in 12-team category leagues, he'll at least remain a strong streaming option for steals.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Moves to bench Saturday
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Wright is not starting Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Wright moves back to the bench with the return to Monte Morris to the first unit. The veteran is averaging 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game since the start of January, and he has come off the bench in all but two of his 17 appearances during that stretch.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Draws start Wednesday
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Wright will start Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Wright will receive a spot start at point guard with Monte Morris sidelined, likely enhancing his fantasy value slightly. Even if he sees a bit more run Wednesday, he's not a major offensive contributor, reaching double digits in the scoring column just three times all season and finishing with five points over 26 minutes in his only other start.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Back to bench Saturday
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Wright will come off the bench Saturday against the Pelicans.
With Monte Morris (hamstring) back and in the starting five, Wright will resume a reserve role. In his past six games off the pine, the point guard has averaged 9.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 24.3 minutes.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Draws start sans Morris
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Wright will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Wright will draw a spot start with Monte Morris (hamstring) taking the second night of a back-to-back set off. It'll mark Wright's first start of the season, but when he plays over 20 minutes (nine games), he's averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals. Kendrick Nunn should also see a sizable role during his Wizards debut.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Delivers fantasy-friendly line
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Wright finished Saturday's 138-118 win over the Magic with 15 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three steals and three rebounds across 24 minutes.
After reaching double figures in scoring for the first time all season with an 11-point effort in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, Wright set a new personal benchmark for scoring Saturday. The flawless shooting from all three levels plus a season-high-tying assist total to go with his usual contributions in the steals category enabled Wright to deliver his best all-around fantasy line of the season. Given his low usage rate along with the fact that he remains in a 20-to-25-minute role, Wright shouldn't be counted on to be much of an asset in the scoring column, but his typically strong outputs in the steals and assists categories give him some appeal in 12-team leagues for managers looking for help in those particular areas.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Well-rounded contributor in win
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Wright posted 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 win over the Knicks.
Wright came off the bench again Wednesday, but he topped 20 minutes of playing time for a fourth consecutive game while scoring in double figures for the first time this season. He's made 12 appearances since returning from a hamstring injury, averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 19.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Will remain on minutes restriction
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Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Wright will continue to have a minutes restriction for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Wright has been on a minutes restriction since recovering from a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old guard saw 25 minutes of action in his previous game, so it seems like he still has a reasonably long leash.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Contributes across the board in win
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Wright finished with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 100-97 win over the Bulls.
Wright hasn't exceeded nine points in any of his nine appearances since returning to action Dec. 23 after an extended absence due to a hamstring injury, but his scoring contributions aren't what fantasy managers in deeper leagues are rostering him for anyway. Instead, Wright's value is heavily concentrated in the steals category, an area where he once again shined Wednesday. He's now averaging 2.0 steals per game since returning to action, making him an excellent streaming option, particularly while plenty of minutes are up for grabs in the Washington backcourt in the absence of Bradley Beal (hamstring).
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Just 19 minutes in victory Sunday
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Wright closed with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 118-95 win over the Bucks.
Wright continues to play as the primary backup behind Monte Morris, although his playing time remains frustratingly low. Since returning from injury, Wright has played fewer than 20 minutes in five straight games. During that time, he's averaging 1.6 steals, making him a viable streaming option in most leagues.
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Wizards' Delon Wright: Active Friday
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Wright (hamstring) will be available for Friday's game against the Kings.
Wright has been sidelined since late October with a right hamstring strain but is slated to return to the hardwood following the lengthy absence. Considering he hasn't seen game action in nearly two months, Wright will likely be under heavy restrictions Friday. Jordan Goodwin has impressed in Wright's absence and could retain a portion of the backup point guard minutes even when Wright is up to game speed.
