Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has his sights set on improving at both ends of the court next season. He wants to be a better off-ball defender and become a better ball-handler. Avdija made a big leap in his fourth NBA campaign, averaging career-high numbers across the boards. He developed into one of Washington's top scorers, averaging 14.7 points per game, and also boosted his rebounding numbers to 7.2 per game while handing out 3.8 assists. The Israeli talent turned just 23 at the start of January and should have a lot more upside.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (migraine) will play against Portland on Friday. After leaving the previous game due to a migraine, he was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) sidelined, Avdija should get extra usage offensively in a good matchup against one of the league's bottom-dwellers. Since the All-Star break, Avdija has pushed his productivity to 16.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (illness) is considered questionable to play for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old unfortunately had to leave the match-up against the Lakers in Wednesday's game due to a migraine. He is still not fully recovered and could end up sitting out this next contest. If Avdija is unable to take the court, more playing time will likely open up on the wing for Justin Champagnie and Anthony Gill. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Friday to confirm his playing status.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. A right knee contusion cost Avdija's Washington's prior three outings, but the fourth-year forward is cleared to play on Thursday. Avdija has reached double scoring figures in each of his last eight appearances, averaging 16.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers over this period. A 237.5-point implied total matches the highest figure on Thursday's seven-game slate, which should give the 23-year-old playmaker plenty of opportunities to rack up counting stats for a Wizards club missing starting point guard Tyus Jones (back).

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the visiting Kings. He's averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season, so Washington has been without a vital piece of the offense. But if the 23-year-old doesn't return versus Sacramento, Corey Kispert, who had 16 points in Tuesday's loss to the Houston Rockets, remains a must-start fantasy option in all formats.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This doesn't come as shocking news after Avdija was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's contest. His absence opened up a spot for Corey Kispert in the starting five on Sunday. He didn't play well during that game, but Kispert is worth a look as a streaming option while Avdija is out.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) will sit out a second consecutive game on Sunday versus Boston. He was a late scratch on Saturday against Chicago and will miss another game with a right knee contusion. Avdija's absence is set to give Corey Kispert another start. He was Washington's top scorer on Saturday with 16 points and has done well for several weeks now. Kispert's numbers as a starter this season stand at 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Avdija was ruled out minutes before tip-off on Saturday. Instead, Corey Kispert will move into the starting five with Avdija unavailable for this game. A shift to the starting five should give Kispert a solid fantasy boost for Saturday's slate.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Saturday's matchup against the Bulls. The 23-year-old is dealing with a right knee contusion but will remain in the lineup for a ninth consecutive game. Avdija has played a massive part for the Wizards lately and should be able to produce another good fantasy line on Saturday. He's averaging 16.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals for the month.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Saturday after escaping their game on Thursday without picking up a severe injury. Avdija talked about the relief that his injury wasn't worse, but it's not surprising that he would appear on the injury report until the knee soreness went down a bit. Avdija has been on a tear lately ever since his usage has increased and has been one of the best fantasy candidates to help win some playoff matchups. If he's unable to play in this one, Bilal Coulibaly will take on a much bigger role while Patrick Baldwin Jr. may move into the starting five.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) was forced to exit their last game against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter after stepping on one of Fred VanVleet's feet. He returned to the bench after a short time but didn't play the rest of the game. Afterward, he told the press that he felt like he avoided anything severe and that his knee was just a bit sore. Avdija has been one of the best players on the Wizards over the last month or so. Across his last 15 games, the 23-year-old has averaged 18.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.8 turnovers, and 1.6 made threes per game. If he doesn't have to miss any extended time, Avdija should remain in fantasy lineups for the rest of the season.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) is active for Friday's showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 23-year-old missed three games because of a heel contusion before returning on Thursday against the Lakers. He had a fantastic game, ending the night with 15 points, 15 boards, and five assists. Avdija has had the best year of his career, so he should be starting in all fantasy lineups. However, his presence makes Corey Kispert a less appealing fantasy option.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Clippers. He returned from a three-game absence against the Lakers on Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss Friday's game after Avdija put in a massive 43-minute shift in Thursday's overtime loss. His absence would open the door for Corey Kispert to re-enter the starting unit. He made his second start of the campaign on Tuesday versus Golden State. With that said, Kispert has also been productive coming off the bench, and the change won't affect his role on the team much. Having gone for 20 points in four of his last five appearances, Kispert will be one of the focal points of Washington's offense if Avdija doesn't play on Friday.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Off the floor for Washington's last three matchups with a left heel contusion, Avdija is back and will suit up on Thursday. The 23-year-old playmaking forward has been up and down in his fourth season for the Wizards, hovering around the top 100 in points leagues for fantasy purposes with 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 treys per game over 55 contests. It's unclear if Avdija is facing any form of minutes restrictions in his return, and while this matchup carries some blowout risk, the Lakers are yielding the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing small forwards on DraftKings in 2023-24. Make sure to get him active in season-long leagues.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers. He's had his best season to date, averaging 13.6 points, 6.5 boards, and 3.7 assists. The 23-year-old has also shot a career-high 40.4% from behind the arc. Unfortunately, Avdija has missed the last three games because of a heel contusion. With Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) out, Corey Kispert, who had 20 points and two blocks on Tuesday against Golden State, will likely stay in the starting lineup if Avdija remains sidelined. If that's the case, Kispert is worthy of being added to any fantasy lineup.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) won't play against Golden State on Tuesday. He will sit out a third consecutive contest after being initially questionable for Tuesday's tilt. Landry Shamet (neck) has jumped into the starting unit for the last couple of games without Avdija, but he could also be out on Tuesday, with the team listing Shamet as questionable. Corey Kispert (illness) is also questionable, meaning Johnny Davis could be the next man up. Jordan Poole is also a candidate to rejoin the starting unit, and he will no doubt be eager to put on a show against this former team on Tuesday.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Golden State Warriors. He has missed the last two games because of a heel contusion. As a result, Bilal Coulibaly remained in the starting lineup and recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals versus OKC on Friday. Unfortunately, the rookie suffered a pelvic contusion in Sunday's loss to Cleveland and is now out on Tuesday. Nonetheless, if Avdija returns versus the dubs, he should be featured in all fantasy lineups. However, if he misses another game, Corey Kispert (illness) could benefit from a production standpoint, assuming he's cleared to suit up.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdia (heel) remains out on Sunday evening versus the Cavaliers. The 23-year-old has a heel contusion, keeping him off the floor for Friday's matchup against OKC. He was questionable, so he's seemingly getting close to returning. But until Avdija is back in the lineup, Bilal Coulibaly, who had 11 points, five boards, and two steals on Friday, is worth streaming.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is a bit surprising given that Avdija wasn't included on the most recent injury report. Bilal Coulibaly would normally be the favorite to start, but he's already in the starting five with Jordan Poole being demoted to the bench. That means Landry Shamet would move into the starting unit on Friday. Shamet is a decent scoring option, so he could be worth a look in deep leagues for Friday's game.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Avdija came away from morning shootaround with a designation on Washington's injury report due to a non-COVID illness, but he's feeling well enough to go for Wednesday's play in North Carolina and help the Wiz try to end a difficult stretch of 10 losses in their last 11 tries. The versatile 22-year-old former No. 9 overall pick is rounding into form a bit during the early stages of the campaign, averaging 12.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 trifectas, and 1.2 steals, which is almost strong enough for fifth-round worth in 12-team 9-category fantasy leagues. Avdija could have some extra motivation after scoring a season-low seven points in Monday's 142-129 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, and Wednesday's matchup features a bountiful 241.5-point implied total.