Tre Johnson

Due to the nature of Thursday's game, with the Wizards losing 146-101, Middleton only played 25 minutes. In a more competitive game, he likely plays more, especially with Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson sidelined due to injury. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward has been a 12th-round player over the last two weeks. That doesn't move the needle much in fantasy basketball, especially for a player who isn't playing both ends of back-to-backs.

Middleton did not play in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers, as it was Washington's second game in as many nights. His return means Justin Champagnie will head back to the bench. While Champagnie's ceiling is lowered with the change, he'll still be in the rotation as the Wizards remain without Tre Johnson and Corey Kispert.

George will be back after a one-game absence. Corey Kispert started in his place, but he fractured his right thumb and will be sidelined indefinitely. Cam Whitmore should see a few extra minutes off the bench with Tre Johnson (hip) also sidelined, but he won't see a significant boost in minutes with George available.

George's absence from Tuesday's win over the Hawks led to Corey Kispert starting, and he scored 16 points in the first quarter. However, Kispert suffered a fractured right thumb during the third quarter and is out indefinitely. With Tre Johnson (hip) also out indefinitely, Cam Whitmore may be the next man up if George can't play on Friday.

Kispert fractured the tip of his right thumb during the third quarter of Tuesday's victory. According to the team, the injury will be treated "conservatively," so fantasy managers should consider him to be out indefinitely. Despite his hot shooting against the Hawks, Kispert has not been much of an asset in most fantasy leagues. With Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George out, there will be more minutes available to Cam Whitmore. He isn't a must-add currently, but deep-league managers should keep an eye on Whitmore.