John Wall PG FA Fri 1/15/16 10:22 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall scored a game-high 28 points (12-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT) while adding eight assists, seven rebounds and a steal in 31 minutes during Friday's win over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
He was the only Wizards starter to score in double digits, but their bench poured in 67 of the team's 118 points to help Wall close things out, including 22 from Bradley Beal in his second game back from a leg injury. Wall actually saw a spike in his distribution numbers while Beal was on the shelf, averaging 19.7 points, 11.4 assists, 4.2 boards, 1.8 steals and 1.8 threes over those 16 games, so don't be surprised if his assists return to being merely very good now that his backcourt partner has returned.
John Wall PG FA Wed 1/13/16 10:08 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (knee) recorded 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block in 37 minutes during the Wizards' 106-101 win over the Bucks on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wall turned the ball over six times, and he is still slated to undergo an MRI on Thursday. The Wizards just got Bradley Beal (leg) back on Wednesday, so hopefully Wall is indeed alright. The fact that he was able to play 37 minutes likely indicates that it's nothing too serious, but it could still be something to keep an eye on going forward.
John Wall PG FA Tue 1/12/16 4:15 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (knee) is slated to undergo a precautionary MRI on Thursday rather than Tuesday, as was initially reported, according to The Washington Post's Jorge Castillo reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wall has been playing through soreness in his left knee in recent games, so he'll have a muscle just above the knee examined Thursday in an effort to ensure that he's not dealing with a more serious issue. He's still scheduled to start at point guard Wednesday against the Bucks and should see his usual load of playing time.
John Wall PG FA Tue 1/12/16 10:07 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall will undergo a precautionary MRI on Tuesday on the vastus medialis obliquus [VMO] muscle located just above his left knee, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wall indicated he has played through soreness in the muscle in recent games, but believes he's only dealing with a bruise that has made his knee less flexible than normal. Even so, it hasn't seemed to hinder his effectiveness, as Wall submitted his third double-double (17 points, 10 assists) in four games while playing 35 minutes in Monday's 114-100 road win over the Bulls. Unless the MRI reveals a more serious issue than a bruise, Wall can be expected to start and log heavy playing time Wednesday against the Bucks.
John Wall PG FA Sun 1/10/16 10:43 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall scored 24 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding 10 assists, five rebounds, and four steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
He also committed seven turnovers for the third straight game, a rather large blemish on an otherwise impressive start to January, but Wall is still averaging 20.6 points, 8.8 assists, 3.2 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.6 steals in five games on the month to compensate for his 5.2 TOs a night.
John Wall PG FA Sat 1/9/16 1:51 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall scored a team-high 21 points (8-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) while adding four assists, three blocks and two rebounds in 37 minutes during Friday's loss to the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
The assist total was his lowest of the season and he also committed seven turnovers, the second straight game he's coughed the ball up that much, as Wall continues to try and force the action for a Wizards team that has lost five of their last six games. He'll get a chance to make amends Saturday in Orlando.
John Wall PG FA Thu 1/7/16 12:11 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall recorded 20 points (8-19 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 assists, three rebounds, and one steal in 40 minutes during the Wizards' 121-115 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wall was scorching hot for a while, but he has since cooled a bit, at least in terms of his efficiency. Over the past five contests, Wall is averaging 20.0 points (40.0 FG, 28.6 3Pt, 66.7 FT) on 21 field-goal attempts to go with 10.4 assists to four turnovers, 4.2 rebounds, two steals, and 0.6 blocks in 38 minutes per game.
John Wall PG FA Sun 12/27/15 8:47 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall scored 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 Ft) while adding 13 assists, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's win over the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
It's his ninth game in December with at least 20 points and 10 assists, and Wall is now averaging an eye-popping 22.8 points, 11.8 dimes, 4.6 boards, 2.1 steals and 1.8 threes on the month. Despite the team's injury issues Wall has led them to four straight wins, but they'll have a tough matchup Monday when they host Chris Paul and the Clippers.
John Wall PG FA Thu 12/24/15 12:37 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (ribs) went for 14 points (5-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block in 37 minutes during the Wizards' 100-91 win versus the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wall's bruised ribs didn't seem to bother him too much on Wednesday, though he did shoot the ball poorly from the field while committing four giveaways. The Wizards have been hit hard by injuries early on this season, Wall included, but the team's All-Star point guard has risen above his ailments of late to post MVP-caliber numbers. His turnover troubles, inefficiency from the field, and inability to consistently knock down three-pointers hurts his value some in rotisserie leagues, but he still remains one of the top fantasy options regardless of format.
John Wall PG FA Wed 12/23/15 5:28 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (ribs) will assume his usual spot in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wall bruised his ribs in the final minute of Monday's victory over the Kings following a collision with the Kings' Darren Collison, adding to the litany of injuries the Wizards star already has been concealing. According to those close to Wall, the point guard has been battling a sprained right MCL and a bone spur in his right ankle in addition to the rib issue, but he'll continue to play through all three ailments while the Wizards roster remains gutted by injuries. For Wednesday's game, the Wizards will be without Bradley Beal, Alan Anderson, Nene Hilario, Drew Gooden, and possibly Otto Porter and Gary Neal, meaning that Wall will likely be forced to take on heavy minutes.