Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) is available on Friday against the Knicks. The veteran only missed one game because of a rib contusion, so he'll be back in the lineup for this one. While Porzingis is always a must-start fantasy option, he could be even more motivated to produce versus his former team.

Washington Wizards big men Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) both missed the team's last game on Wednesday night and now they're in danger of missing another. On Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls, Taj Gibson received the starting nod while Rui Hachimura and Anthony Gill saw some extra playing time off of the bench. The team made Vernon Carey Jr. available as well in case they needed more front-court help. If fantasy managers are looking for streaming help, Gibson and Hachimura would be the best bets.

The Washington Wizards will be very thin in the frontcourt on Wednesday with Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) both ruled out. Gafford and Porzingis were both questionable with their respective ailments but neither could play through the injuries. Deni Avdija will get the spot start and would be a great streaming option. On the other side of the court, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic should be in for a huge day with the Wizards shorthanded.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Chicago. He has a right rib contusion and could be forced to sit for the fifth time this season. Porzingis has stayed relatively healthy throughout the campaign and it's helped him to have a nice season with averages of 22.0 points and 9.0 rebounds. Rui Hachimura and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are in line for bigger roles if Porzingis isn't able to play, although the latter is also questionable for the game. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) still on the shelf, all the offense is set to run through Kyle Kuzma.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis had a very good outing against the Magic on Friday, leading all scorers with 30 points and adding 13 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks in a 119-100 victory. He shot 9-for-13 from the field, including 3-for-6 from deep, and had a 9-for-11 record at the foul line. In 35 minutes on the floor, Porzingis also matched his season high with five turnovers, but his work all over the court was more than enough to make up for it. The Unicorn is having a nice season in Washington with averages of 21.9 points and 8.9 rebounds. The team is once again without Bradley Beal (hamstring), and Porzingis's output jumps to 23.7 points with him out of the lineup.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. the Kings as he battles a non-COVID illness that has kept him out the past two games. Daniel Gafford has drawn starts at the five in his place and has proven to have a solid DFS floor. Without Porzingis in the mix, Deni Avdija and Rui Hachimura have led Washington in rebounding, elevating their upside as well if the All-Star is held out again. When healthy, Porzingis has been on an offensive role, having logged at least 20 points in 10 of his last 11 outings, a stretch in which he has shot 51.1 percent overall from the floor. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to the late tip for the final word on Porzingis.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man will miss his second game in a row due to a non-COVID related illness. Daniel Gafford figures to move into the starting five, while Taj Gibson gets increased playing time off the bench. Between the two, Gafford is the much better fantasy option, so consider him as a streaming choice for Thursday.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) was a late addition to the injury report for the team's last game and now he's questionable for the second game in a row. The star big man is dealing with a non-COVID illness right now and it wouldn't be surprising if he had to sit out one more game. If he can't suit up, look for Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson to get some more minutes with the former being the best streaming option if needed.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) was tagged as questionable late into the afternoon on Tuesday before tipoff. The star big man seems to be dealing with a non-COVID illness and may not be able to suit up against a short-handed Phoenix Suns team. The fact that he went straight to questionable after not appearing on the injury report at all is concerning for his status come game time. If Porzingis has to stay on the sidelines, Daniel Gafford would be the best streaming option if needed.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is likely to make his return to action Saturday vs. the Clippers, head coach Wes Unseld Jr. announced Friday. Porzingis missed his second outing of the year Wednesday due to lower back tightness, which allowed Taj Gibson to shift into the starting five and Daniel Gafford to see added frontcourt run; with the big man back, both Gibson and Gafford slot into undesirable fantasy roles. Porzingis is amidst a scorching offensive stretch that has seen him drop at least 20 points in nine consecutive games, averaging 27.1 points while shooting 53.8 percent in that span. He dominated the LA interior as recently as last week to the tune of a 30-point, 15-rebound performance.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against Denver. He was forced to exit Monday's meeting with Brooklyn due to lower back tightness and the issue hasn't yet fully cleared up. Porzingis is having a very strong season and his recent form has been particularly impressive, with the 27-year-old giant averaging 26.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game across his last five appearances. Daniel Gafford should pick up most of Porzingis' minutes Wednesday. He was able to grab a double-double with a few extra minutes against the Nets, and Gafford also posted a double-double and had four blocks in the first game Porzingis missed this season.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (back) exited Monday's loss to Brooklyn with back tightness. He did not return. Fortunately, he reported after the game that he spent the fourth quarter receiving treatment while adding he's feeling better. The 27-year-old has played exceptionally well in 2022-23, tying his career-high average of 22.7 points per game. With Washington losing 10 of its last 11 contests, including dropping the previous seven straight games, the team hopes to have him out there on Wednesday in Denver. However, if Porzingis isn't available, Daniel Gafford will probably replace him in the starting lineup, with the 2019 second-round pick logging 5.9 points, 4.0 boards, 1.1 blocks, and shooting an impressive 73.6% from the field this season.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He rolled his ankle during their last contest, but was able to stay in the game. The oft-injured big man could very well sit out especially after playing 35 minutes in that game. Daniel Gafford would likely be asked to move into the starting five if Porzingis sits out. He's a nice source of rebounds and blocks, but doesn't offer much more than that. Kyle Kuzma would be the player that probably benefits the most in terms of fantasy production.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis exploded for a career-high 41 points in Monday's 142-127 victory over Minnesota. The bucket was like an ocean for him as Porzingis shot 12-for-18 from the field with a 6-for-10 record from outside. He was perfect at the foul line with 11 attempts and capped off the night with four rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks. This was a comfortable victory for the Wizards in a high-scoring affair and Porzingis ended up playing for just 31 minutes, so he could've easily gotten near the 50-point mark if the game had stayed competitive. His previous career-best scoring night came back in his New York days in November 2017. This could end up being a very fruitful week for Porzingis, as Washington now faces Brooklyn, Charlotte and the Lakers, three teams that are vulnerable defensively.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis led all scorers on Sunday en route to a 102-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Latvian big man registered 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks on 46.7% shooting from the floor and 6-for-10 from three. He's been hovering right around the same averages that he posted last season with 20.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game. He's delivered some solid value at his ADP of 46.5.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis returned from a one-game absence Saturday, bagging a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 121-112 win over Utah. He was also able to get two assists and one steal with two blocks and one turnover in 33 minutes. Porzingis hit 4-for-8 from downtown and 12-for-20 overall from the field. He has been dealing with a left groin strain, but luckily Porzingis was sidelined for only one game. It remains to be seen if Washington is willing to risk him in a back-to-back situation Sunday against Memphis. With Bradley Beal (conditioning) likely still unavailable, this would be another good spot to perform for Porzingis if he plays.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) is available on Saturday against Utah. The 27-year-old missed only one game with a groin strain, so the issue isn't expected to impact his workload. With Bradley Beal (illness) out again, Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma should continue to do most of the heavy lifting offensively.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) is now considered probable for Saturday's home game against the Jazz. He missed Thursday's win over Dallas with a left groin strain and was first listed as questionable for Saturday, but it looks like Porzingis is ready to return to action. His return will push Anthony Gill back to the bench and Daniel Gafford will have to settle for fewer minutes as well. Kyle Kuzma went berserk with a season-high 36 points Thursday with both Porzingis and Bradley Beal (health protocols) missing, but he will have to settle for a lesser role on offense.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) missed the team's last game with a groin strain but he did some on-court work on Friday. He'll reportedly be re-evaluated on Saturday ahead of the team's game against the Utah Jazz to see if he can give it a go. If he's not able to play again, Daniel Gafford and Anthony Gill would be the two top options to take those vacated minutes. The former would most likely be the better streaming option of the two.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) will sit out his first game of the season Thursday versus Dallas. He was initially listed as questionable for the game, giving managers hope that maybe he can play through a groin strain, but Porzingis has now been officially ruled out for the contest. Anthony Gill is getting an opportunity to start in his place, and there should be extra minutes available on the frontcourt for Daniel Gafford and Rui Hachimura as well. Veteran big man Taj Gibson (neck) has also been ruled out.