Tristan Vukcevic has been ruled out for Washington's season opener against the Knicks on Thursday, Oct. 8, listed with a left hip issue on the Wizards' injury report. No previous status had been announced for him, and the team now turns to its frontcourt rotation to cover his minutes to start the year.
What happened
The Wizards' injury report, updated Thursday, Oct. 1 at 3:21 p.m. ET, lists Tristan Vukcevic as out, filed under hip, torso, left side. No previous status had been announced for him before this report. The report's comment on the forward says he "is unlikely to have a significant role to begin the 2026-27 season," a remark that references a knee issue. The report lists an expected return date of Nov. 2.
What it means for the Wizards
Washington opens the season on the road against the Knicks on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET, a game airing on NBA TV. Vukcevic averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.7 minutes over 49 games last season. Without him, the Wizards can lean on CJ McCollum (30.9 minutes, 18.8 points), Julian Reese (30.9 minutes, 11.8 points), Kyshawn George (29.0 minutes, 14.8 points), Alex Sarr (27.2 minutes, 16.3 points) and Bilal Coulibaly (26.2 minutes, 11.7 points) to help cover his minutes. Washington has not yet played a game this season and enters at 0-0.
What to watch
The Wizards will issue updated injury reports as the season approaches and the Oct. 8 opener at the Knicks nears. The current report lists an expected return date of Nov. 2, which would keep Vukcevic out for Washington's first several games. His next official designation will show whether that return date holds.
Is Tristan Vukcevic playing at Knicks?
No. He is listed as out on the Wizards' injury report issued Thursday, Oct. 1, with a left hip issue.
When will Tristan Vukcevic be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Nov. 2, 2026. No other timeline has been announced.