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Wizards Have Lengthy Injury Report vs. Hornets

The Washington Wizards are banged up beyond belief before playing the Charlotte Hornets.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) reacts after hurting his leg on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) reacts after hurting his leg on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards are getting ready for a Boxing Day basketball match against the division rival Charlotte Hornets, but a few people won't be entering the ring tonight.

While the Hornets are coming into the game healthy with the exception of Grant Williams, who is out for the year with a torn ACL, the Wizards cannot say the same.

"In their injury report, the Wizards have listed Marvin Bagley III as out for Thursday night's game because of a right knee sprain (the injury he suffered Monday). Kyle Kuzma (rib) is also out. Bub Carrington (right hip contusion), Bilal Coulibaly (sore right groin) & Alex Sarr (lower back soreness) are questionable to play," The Athletic insider Josh Robbins tweeted.

In addition, Saddiq Bey, who has yet to play for the Wizards this season, remains out as he recovers from his torn ACL.

The Wizards have been struggling with injuries all year long, so it isn't new to see the team banged up. Regardless of who is able to suit up tonight and who isn't, the Wizards have to be ready to play with whatever lineup they have.

Tipoff for the game is set for 7 p.m. ET.

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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.

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