Kyshawn George
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March 5, 2026
To be re-evaluated in three weeks
The Wizards announced Wednesday that George has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Analysis
George sustained the injury in Monday's loss to Houston and won't return until late March at the very earliest. With the Wizards sitting at 16-45 on the season, it wouldn't be surprising to see the club exercise extreme caution with the second-year wing for the remainder of the season. With George sidelined, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins (ankle) and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased minutes.
March 4, 2026
Ruled out for Thursday
George (elbow) is out for Thursday's game against Utah.
Analysis
A sprained left elbow is resulting in a second consecutive absence for George. Will Riley should draw his fifth career start at small forward Thursday, making him a worthwhile streaming option in most fantasy formats.
March 3, 2026
Ruled out Tuesday
George (elbow) is listed out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
Analysis
George sprained his left elbow in the third quarter of Monday's loss to the Rockets and will need at least one game off to recover from the injury. With Jamir Watkins (ankle/foot) also sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back, the Wizards are likely to lean on Will Riley, Tre Johnson, Jaden Hardy and Bilal Coulibaly as their primary options on the wing.
March 3, 2026
Leaves early Monday
George didn't return to Monday's 123-118 loss to the Rockets after exiting with 6:13 left in the third quarter due to a left elbow sprain. He finished with 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 22 minutes.
Analysis
George had been listed as questionable heading into Monday's contest due to a left knee contusion, but it was a new injury that knocked him out of the game early. The second-year wing was later spotted sitting on the bench following a trip to the locker room, but the Wizards didn't clear him to return to the contest. George can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic until the team provides another update.
March 3, 2026
Picks up elbow injury
George is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left elbow sprain.
Analysis
George was dealing with a knee injury leading up to tipoff, but he's now dealing with an elbow injury picked up at some point during Monday's clash. Will Riley would see more minutes down the stretch if George is unable to return.
March 2, 2026
Cleared to play
George (knee) is good to go for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis
George will shake off his questionable tag for the front end of this back-to-back set. His status for Tuesday against Orlando could be up in the air if the Wizards contemplate a maintenance day.
March 1, 2026
Questionable against Houston
George is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee contusion.
Analysis
George has been in and out of the lineup of late as he continues to nurse a left knee injury. He was limited to just 15 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Raptors and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's contest. If he is unable to go, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley could see increased minutes.
February 28, 2026
Will be limited Saturday
Head coach Brian Keefe said George (knee) will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
George will return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to see a full workload. The second-year swingman has yet to log more than 26 minutes in a game through eight February appearances, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per tilt.
February 28, 2026
Green light to play against Toronto
George (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis
George was held out of Thursday's loss to the Hawks due to a left knee contusion, but the second-year pro has been cleared to return Saturday, which will likely result in Will Riley reverting to a bench role. George has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.8 blocks over 20.5 minutes per game in his last eight outings.
February 27, 2026
Iffy for Saturday
George (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis
George is in jeopardy of missing a second straight outing due to a left knee contusion. He has appeared in five of Washington's last eight games, averaging 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.4 minutes per contest over that stretch. If he's ultimately ruled out, Will Riley (ankle), Jamir Watkins and Justin Champagnie would be candidates for increased minutes.