Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 7 h ago.
Alex Sarr Day-to-Day With Foot Injury Ahead of Year Three in Washington
newsroom · 2 h agoAlex Sarr is listed day-to-day with a right foot and leg issue as the 2026-27 season approaches, with an estimated return date of October 1. The 21-year-old center is coming off a 2025-26 season in which he averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks over 48 games for Washington. The Wizards' decision to draft AJ Dybantsa is not expected to significantly change Sarr's role as he enters his third NBA season.
Injury Report
Alex Sarr is currently day-to-day with a right foot and leg injury, according to the update logged on September 6, 2026. His estimated return date is October 1, 2026, which lines up with the start of the regular season. The report does not list a more specific diagnosis beyond the foot and leg designation. It also notes that Washington's selection of AJ Dybantsa in the draft likely won't significantly alter Sarr's role heading into his third NBA season, a sign the team still views its 21-year-old center as a core piece up front regardless of the new addition. There is no further update yet on Sarr's recovery timeline beyond that projected date.
Last Season's Production
Sarr's numbers on record are all from 2025-26, his most recent full season. He played 48 games for Washington, averaging 27.2 minutes, 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per night. He also averaged 1.7 turnovers a game. The blocks number stands out for a 7-foot center who is still just 21 years old and entering his third NBA season. Washington used him as a significant rotation piece last season rather than an every-night 82-game starter, based on the 48 games played. The Wizards will look for him to build on that role as the 2026-27 season gets underway.
Shooting and Efficiency
Sarr shot 48.2 percent from the field last season, 33.3 percent from three-point range and 69.2 percent from the foul line. His true shooting percentage was 54.4, with a usage rate of 25.2 percent, meaning he was a significant part of Washington's offense whenever he was on the floor. His plus-minus sat at minus-7.3 for the season. Those shooting splits, especially the 33.3 percent from three, show a center who can space the floor at times but is still working toward consistency from the perimeter. At 7-0 and 205 pounds wearing No. 20, Sarr's frame and mobility are part of why Washington remains patient with his development.
Role Heading Into Year Three
Entering his third NBA season, Sarr is Washington's incumbent center after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds a year ago. The team added AJ Dybantsa through the draft, but the expectation is that the move likely won't significantly alter Sarr's role. That suggests the Wizards still plan to build around Sarr in the frontcourt rather than push him aside. With a 25.2 percent usage rate last season, he was already a focal point of possessions when healthy. The next step for a 21-year-old with his physical tools is staying on the floor and turning last season's efficiency marks into an even bigger role.
The Season Ahead
The 2026-27 season hasn't tipped off yet for Sarr and the Wizards. There are no recorded games or results so far, and Sarr's own status is complicated by the day-to-day foot and leg issue, with an estimated return of October 1, 2026. Once healthy, he'll pick up where he left off in 2025-26: a 48-game season with per-game averages of 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks. How quickly he's cleared will shape Washington's frontcourt rotation to open the year. For now, all eyes are on his recovery timeline heading into opening week.
Questions fans ask
What is Alex Sarr's injury status?
He is day-to-day with a right foot and leg injury, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026.
What team does Alex Sarr play for?
The Washington Wizards, wearing No. 20 at center.
What were Alex Sarr's stats last season?
In 2025-26, he averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.0 blocks over 48 games.
How tall is Alex Sarr and how much does he weigh?
He's 7-0 and 205 pounds.
Will the Wizards drafting AJ Dybantsa affect Sarr's role?
Per the report, the pick likely won't significantly alter Sarr's role heading into his third NBA season.
How much NBA experience does Alex Sarr have?
He's 21 years old with two seasons of experience, now entering his third NBA season.
Game log
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