Wizards' Corey Kispert: Out for season after thumb surgery
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Kispert underwent successful surgery on his left thumb Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season.
Kispert suffered the ligament tear in his left thumb Saturday in the loss to the Nuggets. The 25-year-old forward played in 61 games for the Wizards this season, averaging 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 45.1 percent from the floor and 36.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Getting thumb examined
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Kispert traveled to Washington on Monday to get his sprained left thumb examined by team doctors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kispert suffered the injury during the Wizards' win over the Nuggets on Saturday. He was already ruled out for Monday's bout against Portland, and it appears the injury may be severe enough to warrant a multi-game absence. An update from the Wizards regarding Kispert's thumb should be announced once he's undergone further tests.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Ruled out for Monday
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Kispert (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland.
Kispert sustained the left thumb sprain during Saturday's win over Denver, and there's no clear timetable for his return. Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie will likely see a bump in playing time due to Kispert being sidelined.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Sharp from deep once again
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Kispert logged 20 points (6-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Kispert might not be the flashiest player, but he's a reliable option for fantasy managers who need points and three-point statistics from a bench player. The former first-round pick out of Gonzaga is averaging 14.3 points per game while shooting 45.6 percent from three-point range since the beginning of February.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Solid scoring display
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Kispert recorded 15 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and two rebounds in 30 minutes during Monday's 130-108 loss to the Mavericks.
Kispert's fantasy value is limited to what he can bring to the scoring column, but there's no question he's been putting up solid numbers in that department of late. The sharpshooting veteran has scored in double digits in five of his last seven outings, averaging 10.6 points and shooting 37 percent from the floor in that span.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Hits for team-high 17 in loss
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Kispert produced 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one block across 24 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 136-95 loss to Oklahoma City.
Washington's starting five had a brutal shooting night against a tough Thunder defense, and Kispert wound up leading the team in scoring as the Wizards limped to a 33.7 percent performance from the floor and a 19.6 percent (9-for-46) showing from three-point range. Kispert posted a goose egg himself Friday in Chicago, but for the most part, he's been a consistent threat off the bench since returning from an ankle injury in mid-December. Over the last 13 games, the fourth-year wing is averaging 12.8 points, 2.4 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.9 assists in 25.9 minutes a contest while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Pops for 16 points in loss
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Kispert registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 126-106 loss to the Knicks.
Kispert scored double-digits for the third straight game and the fifth time in the past six. Since returning from an ankle injury, Kispert has been a relatively consistent source of points off the bench, not unlike what he was able to do down the stretch last season. Although his role is somewhat unpredictable, he should remain relevant as long as his shot is falling.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Back in action
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Kispert (ankle) is absent from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Charlotte.
Kispert missed five straight games with a sprained left ankle, but he logged a full practice Tuesday and has been cleared to retake the hardwood. Kispert is averaging 10.9 points and 3.4 rebounds across 27.6 minutes per game this season.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Practices Tuesday
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Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said that Kispert (ankle) took part in Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Washington looks to be getting healthier, as all of Kispert, Kyshawn George (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday following multi-game absences due to injuries. If Kispert gets the green light to return Thursday against the Hornets, he could have limitations after missing the past five games with a left ankle sprain.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Not playing vs. Boston
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Kispert (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Kispert will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle, and there's no clarity about when the forward will be able to return to the hardwood. Carlton Carrington is expected to continue seeing more minutes with Kispert out, though Johnny Davis and Jared Butler could also see more minutes. His next chance to play will come against the Hornets on Thursday.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Ruled out for Friday
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Kispert (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Kispert is set to miss his fourth consecutive game Friday due to a sprained left ankle. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Carlton Carrington, Jared Butler and Johnny Davis should be in line for a slight uptick in minutes. Kispert's next chance to feature will come Sunday against Boston.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Missing third straight game
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Kispert (ankle) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
One of eight players ruled out by the Wizards, Kispert will be in street clothes for the third game in a row while he tends to a left ankle sprain. With fellow wings Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), Kyshawn George (ankle), Saddiq Bey (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (rib) among the players sitting out Sunday, more minutes should be available for Carlton Carrington, Justin Champagnie and Jared Butler.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Out for Saturday
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Kispert (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Nuggets.
Kispert will miss his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, his next chance to suit up will come in Sunday's outing against Memphis. The 25-year-old will join Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and Kyshawn George (ankle) on the sideline, meaning Carlton Carrington, Johnny Davis and Jared Butler as candidates for more playing time Saturday.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Sitting out Thursday
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Kispert (ankle) won't play Thursday versus Dallas.
Kispert will be sidelined for the first time this season after spraining his left ankle during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cavaliers. The fourth-year pro has gotten off to a rough start to the 2024-25 campaign, connecting on just 31.3 percent of 5.9 three-point attempts per game.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Won't return against Cleveland
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Kispert is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a sprained left ankle.
Kispert tallied four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in nine minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. The Wizards will presumably re-evaluate Kispert on Wednesday before assessing his chances of playing in their next game Thursday versus Dallas.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Leads from deep off bench in loss
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Kispert finished Sunday's 115-103 loss to the Pacers with 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-11 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes.
Kispert shined off the bench in Sunday's contest, leading all second-unit players in scoring while connecting on a team-high mark from three. Kispert concluded as one of five Wizards to record 15 or more points and has now reached that mark in six contests so far this year.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Modest production in large role
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Kispert ended with four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to the Warriors.
After averaging 15.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 32.3 minutes over a three-game stretch, Kispert has totaled eight points (3-17 FG), eight rebounds and two assists in 60 minutes over his past two games. With Kyle Kuzma (groin) sidelined, there are more opportunities for Kispert, but Washington's youngsters -- Carlton Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr -- have stolen the show recently.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Stands out off bench Monday
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Kispert supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks.
Kispert was one of the Wizards' best players Monday despite coming off the bench, and he's emerging as more than just a reliable three-point shooter with an expanded role in the second unit. Kispert has scored in double digits in his last two games, and he could have a bigger role in the short-term picture if Kyle Kuzma (groin) is forced to miss time after leaving Monday's game early.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Inks four-year extension
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Kispert (back) and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $54 million extension Monday, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Kispert has shown improvements in each of his first three seasons in the NBA and is now under a very team-friendly deal for the foreseeable future. He has been a part-time starter to begin his career and is competing with second-year wing Bilal Coulibaly for a starting spot in Washington's backcourt this season. Kispert dealt with minor back stiffness to end the preseason, but he's expected to be fine for the regular season.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Comes off bench in preseason opener
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Kispert produced five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.
With Malcolm Brogdon (hand) unavailable, Bilal Coulibaly started at shooting guard over Kispert, who's made 103 career starts in three seasons. Washington is expected to be at the bottom of the standings again, so it wouldn't be surprising if Coulibaly continued to see developmental minutes over Kispert once the regular season begins.
