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March 22, 2026
Starting Sunday
Watkins will start Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
The rookie second-rounder will replace Justin Champagnie (suspension) in the starting lineup Sunday. As a starter this season (four games), Watkins has averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per contest.
March 20, 2026
Fares well off bench
Watkins produced nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 loss to Detroit.
Analysis
Watkins continues to play a key role off the Washington bench, and he saw a healthy workload Thursday with so many players on the injury report. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 20.1 minutes per contest with 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers.