The Washington Wizards listed veteran forward Khris Middleton as questionable on Saturday morning’s injury report with a right knee contusion ahead of their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Washington (4-21) closes a three-game road trip Saturday night in Memphis, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on MNMT. Middleton’s status remains uncertain as the Wizards continue to manage the health of the 34-year-old forward during a challenging stretch of the season.
Middleton last appeared in Washington’s 146-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Dec. 4. He finished that contest with 16 points, four assists and three rebounds while shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range in 25 minutes.
Wizards list Khris Middleton as questionable vs. Grizzlies
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In his first full season with Washington, Middleton is averaging 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game across 16 appearances. Those figures represent the second-lowest scoring average of his career since his rookie season. He is shooting 49.3% from the field, 35% from three-point range and a career-low 73.1% from the free-throw line while playing 25.8 minutes per game.
The Wizards have leaned on Middleton’s experience as they navigate injuries and a young rotation, though his availability has remained inconsistent throughout the season. Washington enters Saturday’s matchup looking to stabilize its lineup against a Memphis team sitting at 13-14 and hovering near the middle of the Western Conference standings.
Following the game in Memphis, the Wizards will return home to host the San Antonio Spurs (20-7) on Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on MNMT, closing out a back-to-back set to wrap up the weekend.