Khris Middleton is day-to-day with a rest issue and will sit out Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks, The Athletic's Josh Robbins reports. Washington will turn to its rotation players in his absence as the game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
What happened
The Wizards listed Khris Middleton as day-to-day on Thursday's 6:38 p.m. ET injury report, with the issue marked as rest. No previous status was announced for him before this report. Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports that Middleton won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10. Middleton is 35 years old and listed at forward.
What it means for the Wizards
Washington faces the Knicks Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV in a preseason matchup, and Middleton will not be available. Last season he averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 22.8 minutes across 63 games. With him out, the Wizards 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 fill the rotation. The 2026-27 regular season has not started, so there is no record yet with or without him on the floor.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Middleton's rest day is a one-game matter or continues into the Wizards' remaining preseason schedule. His expected return is listed as Oct. 10. His status for the regular season is not announced. Alex Sarr is also day-to-day, with a foot issue, while Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins are both out.
Is Khris Middleton playing vs Knicks?
No. Middleton is day-to-day with a rest issue, and the injury report says he will not play Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
When will Khris Middleton be back?
His expected return is listed as Oct. 10, according to the injury report.