Watkins will start Sunday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie second-rounder will replace Justin Champagnie (suspension) in the starting lineup Sunday. As a starter this season (four games), Watkins has averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per contest.

Watkins produced nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins continues to play a key role off the Washington bench, and he saw a healthy workload Thursday with so many players on the injury report. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 20.1 minutes per contest with 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers.

Watkins provided seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins returned from a four-game absence after battling a sprained ankle and foot. He's made a strong impact for the Wizards, but his fantasy appeal will be limited when the team is close to full strength.

Watkins (ankle/foot) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins is set to return from a four-game absence due to a sprained ankle and foot. The rookie wing is averaging 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds across 18.7 minutes per game this season.

Watkins (ankle/foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins is set to miss a fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle and foot. The rookie second-rounder's next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday in Orlando. Meanwhile, Leaky Black may continue to play meaningful minutes.

Watkins (ankle/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins will miss a third consecutive contest due to a sprained left foot and ankle. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Miami. With the rookie second-rounder sidelined, Will Riley, Justin Champagnie and Leaky Black are candidates for increased minutes.

Watkins (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins is set to miss a second straight game for the Wizards. With this news, guys like Jaden Hardy and Will Riley could become more involved for the Wizards.

Watkins has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Watkins had been included in the Wizards' rotation for the past two games but may have tweaked his ankle at some point during Monday's 123-118 loss to the Rockets. With Kyshawn George (elbow) joining Watkins in street clothes Tuesday, the Wizards will likely lean on Will Riley, Jaden Hardy, Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson as their primary options on the wing.

Watkins (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 126-96 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being upgraded from his two-way deal to a standard contract earlier Thursday, Watkins ended up exiting head coach Brian Keefe's 10-man rotation. Rather than Watkins, Keefe turned to two-way player Leaky Black (30 minutes) to fill out the second unit. With the 16-42 Wizards playing out the string on a non-contending season, expect the team's rotations to be highly volatile from game to game, making players like Watkins difficult to rely upon in both DFS and as streaming options in season-long fantasy leagues.

The Wizards converted Watkins' two-way contract into a two-year, standard deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Due to several injuries in Washington, Watkins has emerged as a key rotation player in the backcourt. Over his last three games, he's shooting 55.2 percent from the field with averages of 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 22.4 minutes per contest.