The Washington Wizards are on the road on Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 17-60 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat on Saturday afternoon.
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Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27)Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
(Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images)
In Saturday’s loss to the Heat, Will Riley led the way for the Wizards as he recorded 31 points and five rebounds while Sharife Cooper added 20 points and seven assists of his own.
Now Washington will try to bounce back on the road on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Sunday’s contest with an 18-59 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33)Brad Penner-Imagn Images
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nic Claxton led the way for the Nets in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 16 points, five rebounds and two assists while Malachi Smith recorded 15 points and two rebounds off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Alex Sarr, Trae Young Play?
For the Wizards, they have 10 players listed on their injury report, including both Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr makes a play.© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
(© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images)
Washington has ruled out Sarr due to left big toe capsulitis as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
The Wizards have also ruled out Trae Young and Anthony Diavis as they both continue to recover from injuries while Cam Whitmore, Kyshawn George and D’Angelo Russell are all out for the remainder of the season.
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Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0) during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
Coulibaly has been listed as questionable due to right retrocalcaneal bursitis and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 30.
Tre Johnson (right foot sprain), Tristan Vukcevic (right knee contusion) and Justin Champagnie (right knee contusion) have also been listed as questionable.
Nets Injury Report: Will Nic Claxton, Noah Clowney Play?
On the other side, the Nets have nine players listed on their injury report, including both Claxton and Noah Clowney.
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Brooklyn Nets center Nic ClaxtonDan Hamilton-Imagn Images
(Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)
Brooklyn has ruled out Claxton due to right hand soreness as he will miss his first game since March 22.
The Nets have also ruled out Ziaire Williams due to left foot soreness while Michael Porter Jr., Egor Demin, Danny Wolf and Day’Ron Sharpe will all miss the remainder of the season.
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21)Brad Penner-Imagn Images
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Clowney has been listed as questionable due to a left ankle soreness while Ben Saraf is questionable with back tightness.
Terance Mann has been listed as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with left Achilles and right patella tendon soreness.
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Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Wizards and Nets from Brooklyn at 3:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.