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December 21, 2025
Resting Sunday
Middleton won't play in Sunday's game against the Spurs due to right knee injury management.
Analysis
Middleton will take a seat for the closing half of a back-to-back set Sunday. The veteran forward has been battling a right knee injury recently, which cost him four games before he returned to play in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies. Middleton's next chance to play will come Tuesday at Charlotte. Expect Justin Champagnie and Will Riley to see some additional run Sunday.
December 21, 2025
Ineffective in return
Middleton (knee) finished with six points (1-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 22 minutes in Saturday's 130-122 win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Middleton was cleared to play after a four-game absence due to a right knee contusion, but his minutes were limited, and he failed to find his shooting stroke. The veteran forward is likely to rest in the second leg of a back-to-back set Sunday versus the Spurs, but he could see his minutes push up a bit in the Wizards' ensuing game Tuesday in Charlotte.
December 20, 2025
Good to go vs. Memphis
Middleton (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Middleton has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a right knee contusion. He could be inserted back into the starting lineup for Saturday's game since Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been ruled out. Middleton is averaging 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.9 threes over 25.8 minutes per game this season.
December 19, 2025
Questionable for Saturday
Middleton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Memphis.
Analysis
Middleton has missed the past four games for the Wizards, and with Saturday's game coming as the first of an away-home, back-to-back set, Middleton feels a little closer to doubtful. If he's ruled out again, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley will likely continue to pick up the slack.
December 17, 2025
Out again Thursday
Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in San Antonio.
Analysis
Thursday will mark Middleton's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game in Memphis. Expect Justin Champagnie to continue to start in Middleton's absence.