Wizards PG Exits Game vs. Pelicans

The Washington Wizards' injury woes continue against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 5, 2025

Jan 3, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards have been no stranger to the injury bug this season, and it has stung them once again during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a foot injury against the Pelicans, and the team has ruled him out for the rest of the game.

Malcolm Brogdon (right foot pain) is now OUT for the remainder of tonight's game.
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 6, 2025

Brogdon, 32, got the start for the Wizards tonight with Jordan Poole (hip contusion) on the sidelines. He played 15 minutes, where he scored four points while dishing out five assists and grabbing three rebounds.

So far this season, Brogdon is averaging 14.4 points per game for the Wizards.

Brogdon is a free agent at the end of the season, and many have viewed him as a potential trade chip that the Wizards can use ahead of the trade deadline, which is now just one month away on Feb. 6.

It remains to be seen how serious this injury is for Brogdon and if it will plague him for very long, but if it does, it could hurt the Wizards' chances at having a trade for him at the deadline.

The Wizards trail the Pelicans 84-70 at the end of the third quarter.

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Published Jan 5, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.