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Wizards Open Night Roster Revealed
Washington Wizards finalize opening night roster after final preseason cuts.
In brief
Washington Wizards finalize opening night roster after final preseason cuts. Washington Wizards' opening night roster features Trae Young as point guard with Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr in the starting lineup. Originally reported by Washington Wizards On SI.
Wizards Prepare for Opening Night
Washington Wizards stand mere hours from Game One of their 82-game slate.
Final Preseason Cuts Deadline
Deadline to whittle training camp participants down to 15 fully-contracted players was Monday.
Projected Regular Starting Lineup
PG: Trae Young, SG: AJ Dybantsa, SF: Kyshawn George, PF: Anthony Davis, C: Alex Sarr.
Trae Young's Role
4x All-Star Trae Young signed for four more seasons to remain a wizard.
AJ Dybantsa's Status
Reigning no. 1 overall draft pick ruled out of season opener after ankle injury.
Kyshawn George's Development
SF Kyshawn George certified place in opening unit after sophomore season.
Anthony Davis's Scoring Role
Media view AD as odds-on favorite to lead crew in scoring as most experienced rim-finisher.
Alex Sarr's Position
C Alex Sarr, more pick and roll-dependent lob artist than AD, looks to parlay development.
Routinely-Utilized Bench Hands
Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Deandre Ayton, Justin Champagnie, Bub Carrington, Khris Middleton, Will Riley.
Tre Johnson's Shooting
Wizards' top pure-shooting prospect with relaxed jump shot extending beyond average perimeter play-finisher.
Bilal Coulibaly's Status
Work in progress as defensive-minded athlete with cutting drive and above-the-rim bounce.
Deandre Ayton's Role
Washington's most recent buy-low acquisition with true center without perimeter upside.
Justin Champagnie's Role
Slightly-smoother shot release with rebounding aggression turned up for immediate deployment.
Bub Carrington's Shooting
40% effective 3-point stroke ensures chances to keep offense chugging as shooter with juice.
Khris Middleton's Role
Experienced Middleton knows how to put ball in hoop with positive feel and veteran leadership.
Will Riley's Status
Still-raw Riley may prove too much of a project for immediate 15+ minute per night workload.
Remaining Little-Used Reserves
Tre Mann, Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill, Felix Okpara, Jamir Watkins, Reece Beekman.
Tre Mann's Potential
Jordan Poole variant as ambitious shooter and tough shot-attempter with burst for occasional looks.
Tristan Vukcevic's Status
Sticking around Washington entering fourth season as floor-spacing seven-footer.
Anthony Gill's Role
Longest-tenured wizard's odds of suiting up as 15th man contingent on injury storm.
The bottom line
Washington Wizards' opening night roster features Trae Young as point guard with Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr in the starting lineup.
