Two Wizards Questionable vs. Bulls

The Washington Wizards might not have some key players against the Chicago Bulls.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 1, 2025

Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) defends in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are going into the new year looking for a fresh start, but there are some injuries lingering from 2024 that could prevent some from making their 2025 debuts.

The team announced that Saddiq Bey (torn ACL) and Marvin Bagley III (knee sprain) are both out against the Chicago Bulls while rookie point guard Bub Carrington (post-traumatic headache) and Jordan Poole (hip contusion) are both questionable.

Last Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets, Poole hurt his hip while driving against former No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller. He briefly left the game but returned in the second half and managed to sink the game-winning shot with seconds to go. However, the adrenaline of playing in the game wore off and he missed the next two games against the New York Knicks.

In the second game against the Knicks, Carrington exited after hitting his head on the hardwood floor and had to be taken off in a wheelchair.

While Carrington is not in the league's concussion protocol, he is listed on the injury report with a post-traumatic headache, which could very well keep him out tonight.

Tipoff between the Bulls and Wizards is set for 7 p.m. ET.

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Published Jan 1, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.