Miami Heat guard Delon Wright will shift into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Wright looked good during his first start in Miami, so the Heat will give him another shot. Last time he finished with 13 points, two rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block, and two triples in 35 minutes. The move to start Wright means that Duncan Robinson will come off the bench. Robinson should still play a large role off the bench, but his fantasy value will take a hit with the move to the second unit. Fantasy managers in deep leagues might want to consider Wright as a possible streaming option.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright has agreed to a contract buyout with the team, allowing him to join the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 31-year-old has appeared in 33 games with the Wizards this year, averaging 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 13.8 minutes per game. With Josh Richardson (shoulder) out for at least a few weeks and Terry Rozier (knee) listed as week-to-week, Wright adds another veteran guard who can help right the ship after the All-Star break. He should step into a decent role at the start, but he remains out of the fantasy landscape for now.

Washington Wizards guards Delon Wright (quadriceps) and Landry Shamet (hamstring) are both listed as available for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wright is good to go with a left quadriceps contusion and can be a stat-sheet stuffer when given playing time, but the minutes (17.2 per game) haven't been there in 14 games behind starter Tyus Jones this year. Despite 1.6 steals per night, Wright can be ignored in the vast majority of fantasy leagues at the moment. The sharpshooting Shamet missed Washington's past two contests due to a sore left hamstring, but he also has the green light to suit up on Monday. The 26-year-old journeyman is providing 7.3 points and 1.3 threes per game on 37.8% shooting from downtown in 21 appearances as a strict reserve for the Wizards on the campaign, so there's not much to see from a fantasy perspective here at this time.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (quadriceps) might not feature in Monday's game against Oklahoma City, as the team has listed him as questionable for the contest. After missing a large chunk of the season with a knee injury, Wright is bothered by a left quadriceps contusion. He's been limited to 14 outings, averaging 4.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals across 17.2 minutes of action. With Landry Shamet (hamstring) also questionable, the Wizards could be without two of their main backcourt bench contributors, and head coach Wes Unseld Jr. might have to get creative with his rotation.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (knee) will miss the next four to six weeks due to an MCL sprain in his right knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The ninth-year guard was playing more of a depth role this season compared to last year but was an OK contributor in deeper leagues while he averaged 5.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. Now that he's set to miss an extended period of time, Bilal Coulibaly and Corey Kispert should see added time off of the bench, while Landry Shamet will also see some opportunities. All three could be solid streaming options in a wide variety of league types.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hornets are interested in trading for Wizards guard Delon Wright. Charlotte lost Dennis Smith Jr, who is now with the Brooklyn Nets. At the same time, Aaron Holiday, a coveted free-agent target, signed with the Houston Rockets. That said, acquiring the 31-year-old wouldn't be a consolation prize, considering he averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 50 appearances with the Wizards last season. Washington added Jordan Poole and Tyus Jones to run things at the point, so Wright's fantasy ceiling would rise if he was dealt to the Hornets. Stay tuned.

According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Minnesota Timberwolves have engaged with the Washington Wizards in trade talks to acquire either Monte Morris or Delon Wright. With the Wizards additions of Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly, this is no surprise. NBA reporter Jake Fischer previously reported that the Wizards were seeking draft compensation for veteran guard Monte Morris, and we believe they are seeking the same compensation for Wright. The Timberwolves are searching for more depth to compete, and the Wizards are moving in the direction of a rebuild, so we could see a deal between these two teams get done soon.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (illness) is feeling under the weather and will not be able to play Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wright was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out. The vast majority of Washington's regular starting lineup has been ruled out Tuesday, leading the way for Corey Kispert, Johnny Davis and Jordan Goodwin to all see increased roles.

Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (back) won't play on Sunday versus the Chicago Bulls. As a result, Delon Wright will take his place in the lineup. Wright has averaged 7.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 points in two starts this season. However, with Kristaps Porzingis (knee) sidelined, Wright's scoring total may be much higher.

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Delon Wright (hamstring) has been cleared to take part in Friday's contest vs. the Kings, paving the way for his first game action since Oct. 25 due to a right hamstring strain. Wright is likely facing a minutes cap in his return, but even to begin the year, he scored between five and eight points in each of first four appearances. Jordan Goodwin may cede minutes as Monte Morris' backup, although fantasy managers will want to monitor how coach Wes Unseld Jr. allocates playing time against a Sacramento group that ranks in the Top 5 in pace.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (hamstring) was forced to exit the game Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons due to a hamstring injury. He officially will now be out six to eight weeks due to a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring. The 30-year-old was having a productive start to the season for Washington. As a key reserve, he was averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. In fantasy terms, Wright was valuable in deeper category leagues, but not much past that. Now that he's out for up to two months, Will Barton, Jordan Goodwinand Johnny Davis could all see some more playing time.

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright wasn't able to play the full game Tuesday against Detroit, leaving with right hamstring tightness. He logged 16 minutes and had five points on 2-for-4 shooting with two rebounds, three assists, four steals and one block. This was a very productive bench outing for the veteran guard and Wright could've had a special night if he would've been available for the whole game, as Bradley Beal was limited to just 22 minutes with back tightness. Wright has impressed with his defensive play early in the campaign, averaging 2.8 steals and a block per game in just 22.8 minutes of action. It sounds like he escaped serious injury, but his status is currently unknown for Friday's clash with Indiana.

Atlanta Hawks point guards Trae Young (hip) and Delon Wright (hip) have been deemed probable to take the floor for Sunday's contest against the Celtics. Young is riding a four-game double-double streak, which has moved him up to third in the league in assists per contest (9.4) this season. Wright has served as a solid backup for Young, but he has been held to single-digit performances in each of his last 18 outings; he holds little DFS intrigue aside from when Young is sidelined. Boston has befuddled Young from the floor this season, holding him to 32.4% shooting overall, including 13.3% from behind the arc.

Atlanta Hawks guard Delon Wright has entered the league's health and safety protocols. That makes it 11 players for Atlanta who won't be available for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. There is a chance that Trae Young clears protocols, but he still needs to provide one more negative test. That means, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Cam Reddish, and Clint Capela will carry the load, assuming Young is out. All of them could be solid DFS options for Monday's slate. Although, Capela probably has the most upside with Reddish likely being a low cost option.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Delon Wright had a good Christmas Day performance against the Knicks, shooting 8-for-13 from the field en route to 20 points in a 101-87 loss. He hit 4-for-5 from deep and put in work in every area with three rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block. Wright picked up an ankle injury in Thursday's win over Philadelphia, but he rolled nicely here and will continue to have some decent fantasy value until Trae Young (health and safety protocols) gets back on the court. The Hawks start next week with back-to-back games against Chicago, which is a pretty rough matchup for point guards.

Atlanta Hawks guard Delon Wright (ankle) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Knicks. The veteran exited Thursday's contest against the 76ers due to a right ankle sprain and did not return. However, he is expected to suit up, which is good news for a team recently hammered by health and safety protocols. Nonetheless, while Wright isn't the most impactful scorer on the planet, he certainly has upside against the Knicks and should continue to get a heavy workload on Christmas. Fantasy managers in season-long formats looking to fill a void should look in his direction. The same is true for those searching for value opportunities in DFS contests.

Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam Reddish (ankle, calf) and point guard Delon Wright (ankle) exited Thursday's outing vs. Philadelphia early, with neither cleared to return. Both players entered the night with considerable DFS pomp as Atlanta deals with widespread injuries and absences due to the league's health and safety protocols. Prior to his exit, Reddish compiled 18 points and three assists across 28 minutes, while Wright logged five points, six assists, and five rebounds in a 34-minute evening. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Skylar Mays finished the game as the team's backcourt, with both likely to see whopping usage totals should the Hawks remain similarly shorthanded for their next outing Saturday against the Knicks.

Kyle Lowry wound up staying with Toronto after all. Victor Oladipo is finally in Miami, a destination he's eyed in the past. And Rajon Rondo is headed back to Los Angeles, though not with the team he helped win the NBA title last season. The trade deadline has come and gone. And now, playoff pushes can really begin. Miami, Denver, the Clippers, Portland, Dallas, Boston and Atlanta were likely among the teams feeling convinced that they improved on deadline day after a flurry of moves Thursday, though the best player — at least this season — might have been landed by the Chicago Bulls. They got All-Star forward Nikola Vucevic from Orlando, a move that ushered in the start of a big-time rebuild by the Magic. “Anytime you trade a player like Nikola, it is a tough decision to make," Magic President Jeff Weltman said. Vucevic is the only player from this season's All-Star Game to be traded at the deadline. It was a steep price; Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu went to the Bulls for Otto Porter, Wendell... [More]

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round draft picks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoketo The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the trade had not been announced. The 6-foot-5 Wright has averaged 10.4 points a game this season for the rebuilding Pistons. They acquired the 28-year-old guard in an offseason move. He has also played for Dallas, Memphis and Toronto. The 29-year-old Joseph is averaging 6.6 points this season. He has spent the past season and a half with the Kings. Before that, he played for Indiana, Toronto and San Antonio. ESPN first reported the trade. ___ Follow Noah Trister at https://twitter.com/noahtrister ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball

NEW YORK (AP) — Derrick Rose is reuniting with Tom Thibodeau after a trade that brings him back to New York. The Knicks agreed to acquire the former NBA MVP from the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the details said. The Knicks will send Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round pick to the Pistons, the person told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade was not yet official. Once it is, it reunites Rose with Thibodeau, his coach in Chicago when the guard became the youngest MVP in NBA history at 22 in 2011. Rose later spent one season in New York, averaging 18 points in 2016-17, before rejoining Thibodeau again in Minnesota. He is now in his second season in Detroit. The deal was first reported by ESPN and The Athletic. Rose was one of the NBA's most explosive players early in his career, the superstar who led Thibodeau's defensive-minded teams to the best record in the league. But a series of knee injuries followed and neither... [More]