Alexandre Sarr

Sarr struggled to score efficiently early on, but he has been improving as the season progresses. He fell one point shy of tying his career-high, which he has done twice this season. Sarr was also able to tie his season-high for assists in this game. He is figuring things out, and while it hasn't resulted in dramatic improvements, his production has steadily gotten more consistent. As he logs more games, his field goal percentage and 9-cat value will both improve. He currently ranks outside the top-150, but that won't last much longer if he keeps playing this well.

Sarr returned from a two-game absence on Friday. And while the rookie's minutes were not restricted, early foul trouble put him on the bench for most of the second quarter. Sarr was efficient as a scorer and recorded a full stat line, and he's a player who fantasy managers will want to have rostered as the season progresses. With Sarr active, Jonas Valanciunas moved to the bench on Friday, finishing with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists in 17 minutes.

The Wizards' lone change to the starting lineup is significant: Sarr is back after a two-game absence. With Cleveland without Evan Mobley, Jonas Valanciunas returns to the bench after starting Washington's last two games. Managers who have JV rostered should know the drill by now; hold onto him, as he can still provide reliable fantasy value in a bench role.

Sarr is back in the lineup after sitting out the Wizards' games against Denver (Saturday) and Memphis (Sunday). Whether or not Jonas Valanciunas moves to the bench may depend on who starts for the Cavaliers. Evan Mobley is a game-time decision; his playing would make it more likely that Valanciunas remains a starter alongside Sarr.

Sarr missed the first two games of his career on Saturday and Sunday, but he'll be back in the lineup after getting almost a full week off. His return will likely push Justin Champagnie out of the starting unit after he had 14 points, eight rebounds and five steals in their last game.