Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Premature end to season
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Vukcevic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against Boston.
Vukcevic's will conclude his rookie campaign with averages of 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 15.3 minutes across 10 appearances. The Serbian big man profiles as a notable component of Washington's youth movement and frontcourt rotation heading into next season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Iffy for Sunday
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Vukcevic is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics with a right ankle sprain.
This is a new issue for Washington, and it's a tough blow for the Wizards because they are already dealing with a ton of injuries. The rookie center has averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers over his last five games.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Back in starting lineup
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Vukcevic (knee) will start Friday's game against the Bulls.
Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) remain out, so Vukcevic will slide back into the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to left knee soreness. Over his last four appearances (three starts), Vukcevic has averaged 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Ruled out
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Vukcevic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
Vukcevic, Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) are all out, so Anthony Gill, Eugene Omoruyi and Patrick Baldwin are all candidates for increased playing time in Washington's frontcourt. Vukcevic's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Chicago.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Dealing with knee soreness
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Vukcevic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness.
Vukcevic has scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.8 minutes during that stretch. He's one of five Wizards listed as questionable for Tuesday, so it's unclear what Washington's rotation will look like at this point.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Flashes upside in loss
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Vukcevic provided 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 23 minutes during Sunday's 130-122 loss to the Raptors.
The rookie center continues to turn heads for Washington. The frontcourt has been crushed by injuries, so Vukcevic could continue to log heavy minutes to close out the regular season. Over his last four games, Vukcevic has posted averages of 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Scores 15 points in first NBA start
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Vukcevic closed Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Lakers with 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes.
Vukcevic got the start Wednesday due to Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) being ruled out. While Vukcevic didn't see as much playing time as he did Tuesday against the Bucks, he managed to score in double digits for the third straight game. With Bagley considered week-to-week and Holmes still dealing with his injury, Vukcevic could be the starting center for the Wizards for the rest of the regular season.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Will make first NBA start
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Vukcevic is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vukcevic will start at center Wednesday with Richaun Holmes (toe) and Marvin Bagley (knee) out. Vukcevic posted 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during his last outing.
Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Sees extended action vs. Bucks
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Vukcevic closed Tuesday's 117-113 victory over the Bucks with 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes.
Vukcevic saw the most playing time of his short NBA career Tuesday after Marvin Bagley left in the second quarter due to a right knee sprain. Vukcevic took advantage of the opportunity, scoring in double digits for the first time. If Bagley and Richaun Holmes (toe) are unable to suit up Wednesday against the Lakers, Vukcevic could draw the first career start.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Not on injury report
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Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Vukcevic recently signed a two-way contract with the Wizards after reaching a buyout with Serbian club KK Partizan. He's also been left off the injury report for the Wizards' previous two games but wasn't yet deemed ready to make his debut. If he's available Thursday, he could have an opportunity to carve out a role since the Wizards are dealing with several frontcourt injuries.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Won't debut Tuesday
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Vukcevic (recently signed) won't make his NBA debut Tuesday against the Rockets, Wizards broadcaster Chase Hughes reports.
Vukcevic is still adjusting to a new team -- and a new country -- after reaching a buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and joining the Wizards on a two-way deal. His next chance to debut will come Thursday versus the Kings.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Omitted from injury report again
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Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Rockets.
Vukcevic, who recently signed a two-way deal with Washington, wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics but ultimately didn't suit up, as he's still getting acclimated to his new squad -- and a new country. The Wizards are dealing with a litany of injuries, so there many be minutes available for the 2023 No. 42 overall pick.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Present, but won't be available
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Vukcevic (recently signed) will be present but won't play Sunday against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Vukcevic was the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but opted to stay overseas to begin the 2023-24 campaign. He recently reached a buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and inked a two-year deal with Washington, but it's unclear when he'll be available to make his Wizards debut. Vukcevic's next chance will come Tuesday versus the Rockets.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Not listed on injury report
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Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Vukcevic opted to remain overseas after being selected with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but recently reached a contract buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and inked a two-year deal with Washington. He wasn't with the team in Chicago on Saturday, but it appears he's joined the Wizards ahead of their four-game homestand, which begins Sunday versus the Celtics and ends Saturday against the Raptors. It remains unclear if Vukcevic will see any playing time right away, but the Wizards are dealing with numerous injuries, which could open up some minutes for the 21-year-old.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Not with team
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Vukcevic (recently signed) hasn't joined the Wizards yet and is out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Vukcevic was the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but opted to remain overseas and play for the Serbian club KK Partizan. The 21-year-old averaged 7.7 points with 54/43/84 shooting splits in 14.4 minutes per game across 30 appearances this season before reaching a contract buyout with KK Partizan. It's unclear how long it'll take him to join his new team, but following Saturday's road game, the Wizards start a four-game homestand, which begins Sunday versus the Celtics and ends Saturday, March 23 versus the Raptors.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Signs two-year deal with Wizards
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Vukcevic and the Wizards agreed to a two-year contract Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Washington selected Vukcevic with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and while he was originally expected to remain overseas for the entire 2023-24 season, the Wizards want to get a close-up look at him to close out the campaign. Vukcevic flashed some intrigue during the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 three-pointers, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.9 minutes per game over four appearances. The 21-year-old had most recently played for Serbian club KK Partizan, averaging 4.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 9.3 minutes per contest over 12 appearances in EuroLeague play. The seven-foot, 230-pound big man is expected to serve in a depth capacity initially and may not immediately factor into the Wizards' rotation.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Nears double-double
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Vukcevic tallied 15 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3PT, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes of Saturday's 90-85 loss to the Bulls during Summer League.
Vukcevic took on an expanded role Saturday with several Wizards players sidelined for the team's Summer League finale and delivered 15 points to pair with a team-high eight rebounds. Though he's showcased the ability to stretch the floor at 6-foot-11, Vukcevic likely will need more time to develop before seeing meaningful NBA minutes.
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Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Chosen by Washington at No. 42
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Vukcevic was selected by the Wizards with the 42nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Vukcevic spent the 2021-22 campaign with KK Partizan in Serbia and will now attempt to carve out a role in the NBA. The big man has solid handling abilities and can finish at the rim, but he also shot 37.3 percent from beyond the arc last year. However, Vukcevic requires some work if he hopes to make an impact in the NBA. It's unclear whether he'll come to the NBA for the 2023-24 campaign or remain overseas.
