The Wizards announced Wednesday that Davis has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and will be evaluated weekly.
Davis missed time earlier in the season due to an elbow issue and is now dealing with a calf injury that will sideline him for multiple games. The 2022 lottery pick has struggled to stay healthy in his first two seasons and hasn't produced even when he's been on the court.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Dealing with calf issue
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Davis (calf) is questionable to play Wednesday against Philadelphia, Chase Hughes of the Monumental Sports Network reports.
Davis has dealt with nagging elbow issues throughout the season, but a calf issue could sideline him Wednesday after preventing him from practicing Tuesday. Davis has appeared in Washington's last nine games, but he's averaging just 7.9 minutes per night.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Will be available
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Coach Wes Unseld said Davis (elbow) will be available for Monday's game against the Bucks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Davis was listed as questionable due to a left elbow sprain, which he originally suffered in mid-October, but it resurfaced Sunday. Even though he'll be available, the second-year wing isn't guaranteed any playing time. Davis is averaging just 9.3 minutes per game across seven appearances this season.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Questionable for Monday
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Davis (elbow) is questionable to play Monday against Milwaukee.
Davis initially suffered a left elbow sprain in mid-October, and the same injury resurfaced Sunday. Davis dealt with elbow issues throughout October, but he's been an infrequent member of Washington's rotation due to healthy scratches as well. He is averaging just 9.3 minutes per game across seven appearances this season.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Not part of rotation
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Davis hasn't received any playing time in three straight games.
Davis made his season debut Oct. 30 versus the Celtics after missing the first two games of the season due to an elbow injury. He appeared in five straight games, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.2 minutes, but he hasn't seen any playing time since. Even with the Wizards reeling, there doesn't appear to be a clear path to playing time for the 2022 lottery pick.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Limited role in season debut
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Davis (elbow) recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 16 minutes Monday in the Wizards' 126-107 loss to the Celtics.
The 2022 lottery pick was cleared to make his season debut Monday after missing the Wizards' first two games while recovering from a left elbow sprain. Given that the Wizards aren't expected to vie for a playoff spot in 2023-24, Davis should get the opportunity to prove he belongs in the team's long-term nucleus after he struggled to distinguish himself as a rookie. However, Davis could struggle to earn a dramatic increase in playing time from what he received Monday while all of Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija are available to absorb minutes on the wing.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Third-year option exercised
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The Wizards exercised Davis' third-year team option Monday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Davis' rookie season with Washington was marred by nagging injuries and ineffectiveness, but the 21-year-old will be on the books through the 2024-25 campaign as he looks to prove he belongs in the Wizards' long-term plans. He missed the first two games of this season due to a left elbow sprain, but Davis has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Celtics.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Not on injury report
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Davis (elbow) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Davis missed the first two games of the year due to a left elbow sprain, but he'll be able to make his season debut Monday. He averaged 5.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game during his first professional season but impressed during Summer League play this year.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Remains out Saturday
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Davis (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Davis continues to deal with a left elbow sprain that he sustained in mid-October, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game to begin the regular season. Corey Kispert will likely see increased run again Saturday.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Inactive Wednesday
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Davis (elbow) is out for Wednesday's opener versus Indiana.
Davis is eight days removed from spraining his elbow, putting him roughly halfway through his expected recovery window. Corey Kispert is likely the main, fantasy-relevant beneficiary in Davis' absence.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Sprains elbow, out 1-to-2 weeks
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The Wizards announced Davis will be out for 1-to-2 weeks after suffering a left elbow sprain at practice Monday.
Davis averaged 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his first two preseason contests before going down with the injury. After a rough rookie campaign for the 2022 lottery selection, Davis might have found himself on the outside looking in for a rotation spot entering the 2023-24 campaign, and the elbow injury won't help his cause. Davis will miss the Wizards' remaining two preseason games and looks to be at high risk of sitting out the Oct. 25 season opener at Indiana.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Available for training camp
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Davis (undisclosed) will be a full go for the start of training camp.
Davis missed time during Summer League due to an undisclosed injury, but he's back at full strength and will be ready for training camp, which will begin Tuesday at MedStar Health Performance Center. The second-year guard is looking to build off a strong finish to his rookie campaign, when he averaged 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals in his final five contests, all starts.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Efficient in victory
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Davis recorded 22 points (9-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 105-89 Summer League win over the Thunder.
Davis is coming off a disappointing rookie campaign but is showing promise in the 2023 Summer League. He led the Wizards in scoring and was efficient from all three levels in Friday's victory. Davis will likely come off the bench in 2023-24 but will aim to spend more time in the NBA than he does in the G League this season.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Leads Wizards in points
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Davis posted 17 points (8-18 FG, 1-1 3PT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 30 minutes of Saturday's 91-83 loss to the Pacers in Summer League.
Davis turned in a strong performance in Washington's summer opener, pacing the team with 17 points while providing significant production in the peripheral categories. After a slow start to his rookie year, Davis joined the Wizards in March and logged 10 or more points in each of Washington's final six games of the regular season. The Wisconsin product should continue to be one of the key pieces of the Wizards' Summer League team, and he could take on an increased role during the 2023-24 campaign after the departure of Bradley Beal this offseason.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Scores 16 points in another start
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Davis amassed 16 points (7-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 114-108 victory over the Heat.
Davis got another start with the Wizards shutting down the likes of Bradley Beal (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Kyle Kuzma (ankle) and Monte Morris (ankle) following their elimination from the playoff race. The 10th overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft is beginning to show what he can do when given consistent playing time, as he has cleared the 30-minute mark in four straight games while surpassing the 15-point plateau each time. He's also scored double digits in six of his last seven appearances. However, it's also the time of year when these sorts of outputs don't mean much, so it's best not to consider his recent stretch much when discussing the future.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Steps up with stars sidelined
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Davis registered 20 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 134-116 loss to Atlanta.
Though he's mostly disappointed since being selected in the draft lottery this past summer, Davis is quietly bursting onto the scene down the stretch while the Wizards have been holding out the likes of Bradley Beal (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Kyle Kuzma (ankle) and Monte Morris (ankle). Since entering the starting five Sunday in New York, Davis has cleared 30 minutes in each of Washington's last three games and is averaging 18.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks. With none of Beal, Kuzma or Porzingis looking especially likely to play again while Washington has little at stake over its final two regular-season games, Davis is shaping up as a strong streaming option Friday versus Miami and Sunday versus Houston.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Scores 16 in first start
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Davis closed with 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Sunday's 118-109 loss to New York.
Davis got his first start of the season and turned in a career-high 16 points. The Wizards were without Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Bradley Beal (knee), Monte Morris (ankle) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle), allowing Davis to match his career high in minutes. The rookie has topped 20 minutes in five of the last six games. With the Wizards all but out of the playoff picture, Davis could provide some value in the final week of the season.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Excellent off bench in loss
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Davis produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Raptors.
Davis spent most of the season with Capital City in the G League but has seen regular playing time recently, reaching the 15-minute mark in six of Washington's last eight contests. This was his best scoring effort of the season, and while Davis doesn't carry a lot of value in fantasy right now, he's certainly a player worth stashing or keeping close tabs on in dynasty leagues.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Dealing with non-COVID illness
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Davis is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons due to a non-COVID illness.
Davis finally broke out at the G League level after an injury-plagued start to his professional career and was recently elevated to the NBA squad. He played seven minutes during Sunday's blowout loss to Philadelphia, but he didn't attempt a shot and recorded just one assist in seven minutes. The rookie first-round pick is now dealing with an illness and could find himself on the sidelines once again.
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Wizards' Johnny Davis: Efficient from field in loss
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Davis posted 25 points (10-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Monday's loss to the Blue Coats.
Davis had one of his best scoring outputs of the season, and the rookie led Capital City in points in the defeat. He's been playing very well of late and has scored at least 15 points in each of his last three appearances.
