Tristan

Vukcevic

Vukcevic will be back with the Wizards after closing out last season with them. He may spend a lot of time to start the year in the G-League, with Jonas Valanciunas, Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley filling most of the center minutes. He has a ton of upside, and he is worth stashing in dynasty formats.

Vukcevic will join Poole and Holmes on the sidelines after he suited up for their last game, which should allow Anthony Gill to return to the starting unit. Deni Avdija will take on the point guard duties once again after finishing with 24 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in their last game.

Vukcevic, who has recently been Washington’s starting center, tweaked his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Bulls but remained in the game. If Richaun Holmes (toe, questionable) is not available to play, Vukcevic and Gill will handle the center duties in Sunday’s season finale. Provided they’re available themselves.

Vukcevic did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, which led to Anthony Gill moving into the starting lineup. Vukcevic has been solid as a starter, but he could come off the bench if Richaun Holmes (toe, questionable) is available to play.

Considered questionable on the initial injury report, Vukcevic has officially been ruled out. With Marvin Bagley III and Richaun Holmes also sidelined, Anthony Gill and Eugene Omoruyi should play more minutes due to Washington’s lack of available bodies.

Due to injuries to players ahead of them in the frontcourt pecking order, Vukcevic and Gill have been asked to do more in recent games. They’re also on the injury report, with both being considered questionable for Tuesday. How impactful Vukcevic or Gill sitting would be depends on the availability of Kyle Kuzma and Richaun Holmes, who are also questionable after missing time with their respective injuries. There aren’t any worthwhile fantasy pickups on the roster if all four sit.

Holmes will remain sidelined for another game, joining Marvin Bagley (knee) on the shelf. Tristan Vukcevic will continue to start and should be rostered in deep leagues.

Holmes has missed their last five games, and if he remains out, Tristan Vukcevic will start at center once again. Holmes’ return will likely push Vukcevic back to the bench, though he should still see plenty of minutes either way.

After an elbow to the head forced his premature exit from Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers, Avdija was in the starting lineup on Friday. He also played well, leading the Wizards in rebounding and recording his 16th double-double. By comparison, Avdija had 16 in his first three NBA seasons. He’s one player who has benefitted from the Wizards being shorthanded in the frontcourt, with Tristan Vukcevic being another. Vukcevic played 24 minutes on Friday, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one blocked shot. While Avdija is rostered in most leagues, Vukcevic won’t be hard to find for managers needing a frontcourt player for the end of Week 23. Washington visits Toronto on Sunday in its final game of the week.

Holmes will miss a fifth straight game, leaving the Wizards without their top two options at the center position (Marvin Bagley III is also out). Tristan Vukcevic will get another start and is worth rostering due to Washington’s lack of available options.