Alex Sarr is day-to-day with a right foot and leg issue, according to Washington's Sunday injury report. His expected return is Oct. 1, more than a week before the Wizards' next game on Oct. 8 at the Knicks.
What happened
Alex Sarr appeared on Washington's injury report as day-to-day, submitted Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4:32 a.m. ET, with a right foot and leg issue. No previous status is listed, making this his first appearance on the report this cycle. The report's comment noted that Washington's selection of AJ Dybantsa likely won't significantly alter Sarr's role heading into his third NBA season. The report gives an expected return of Oct. 1.
What it means for the Wizards
Washington's next game is Oct. 8 on the road against the Knicks. Sarr averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 27.2 minutes across 48 games last season, his second in the league. If he is unavailable, Julian Reese, who averaged 30.9 minutes and 11.8 points without Sarr on the floor, is the frontcourt option to absorb minutes, with Kyshawn George (29.0 minutes, 14.8 points) and Bilal Coulibaly (26.2 minutes, 11.7 points) also in the rotation. The Wizards have not played a game this season, so there is no record to measure with or without him.
What to watch
Washington's next injury report will carry an update on Sarr's status. The report's expected return of Oct. 1 would put him back before the Wizards' Oct. 8 opener at the Knicks. Trae Young (right quadriceps) and Anthony Davis (left finger) are also day-to-day on the team's report, while Jamir Watkins (left knee) is listed out.
Is Alex Sarr playing at the Knicks?
Sarr is day-to-day with a right foot and leg issue. The injury report's expected return of Oct. 1 comes before Washington's Oct. 8 game at the Knicks, but his status for that specific game has not been announced.
When will Alex Sarr be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 1. No further updates on his timeline have been announced.