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Wizards Rookie Returns to Lineup vs. Bulls

The Washington Wizards will get a key piece back against the Chicago Bulls.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 3, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Jan 3, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans 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 will be getting a boost in their lineup ahead of tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls.

After missing the team's last game with a non-Covid illness against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sarr is available for tonight's game against the Bulls, according to Washington Post reporter Varun Shankar.

Sarr, 19, is averaging 11.7 points per game so far this season for the Wizards in 31 appearances. Sarr's return to the lineup gives the team a massive leg up going against the Bulls.

When Sarr faced the Bulls on Jan. 1, he had his third-career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds as the Wizards won by 18 points.

The Wizards haven't won a game since, but Sarr has continued to grow tremendously over the course of the season. Sarr won the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award back in December, and he continues to make strides in his game.

Though Sarr is back, Malcolm Brogdon (plantar fascia contusion), Saddiq Bey (torn ACL), Marvin Bagley (knee sprain), Tristan Vukcevic (ankle sprain) remain out for the Wizards.

Tipoff between the Wizards and Bulls is set for 8 p.m. ET from inside the United Center.

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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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