What Direction Should The Wizards Go Tonight?

Time is of the essence and many are wondering what direction should the Washington Wizards go after losing so much ground in the standings. To win or lose is a question that we all feel have the answers now. The “Injury Bug” for the Big Three of the Washington Wizards seems to feel like a punt on the season as they are facing the New York Knicks who have already comfortable in the Eastern Conference Standings.

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks today:

Game Date: April 2, 2023

Game Time: 6:00 p.m. EST

TV: NBC Sports Washington, NBA League Pass

Stream: FuboTV

From: Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Here is the Injury Report & Projected Starters for both teams heading into tonight’s game. Projected Starters are subject to change and could be a game-time decision.

For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma is out with an ankle injury and Bradley Beal is out with knee soreness. Kristaps Porzingis is out with a non-COVID Illness. Monte Morris is questionable with ankle soreness. For the Knicks, Julius Randle is OUT-(Ankle), DaQuan Jeffries is OUT (Calf), Diane Washington Jr is OUT-(Hip), RJ Barrett-OUT (Illness) and Derrick Rose (illness) is Questionable vs. the Wizards.

Projected Starters

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Delon Wright, Monte Morris (GTD)

Forwards: Deni Avdija , Corey Kispert

Center: Daniel Gafford

New York Knicks :

Guards: Jalen Brunson, Quinton Grimes

Forwards: Josh Hart, Obi Toppin

Center: Mitchell Robinson

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:

Kyle Kuzma-OUT (Ankle)

Bradley Beal-OUT (Knee)

Kristaps Porzingis-OUT (Non-COVID Illness)

Monte Morris-Questionable (Ankle)

New York Knicks:

Julius Randle-OUT (Ankle)

RJ Barrett-OUT (Illness)

DaQuan Jeffries-OUT (Calf)

Diane Washington Jr-OUT (Hip)

Derrick Rose-Questionable (illness)

The Bottom Line

There comes a point with every team and everyone that they realize who you are. It seems like after the all star break, the Washington Wizards have looked in the mirror and realized who they are. Multiple starters have been out and missed numerous amounts of games. Today is no different as the Wizards will be without four starters vs. the Knicks. This feels like the Wizards are giving this game away. Expect the Wizards to lose this one severely. They are discovering the good, the bad, and the ugly throughout this time period and Corey Kispert is looking like the good within this team for the future of many seasons.