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Washington Wizards starting shooting guard Bradley Beal is expected to miss some time after injuring his left wrist in Friday’s preseason loss to the Hornets, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person described Beal’s injury as “not good.” Washington Wizards starting shooting guard Bradley Beal is expected to miss some time after injuring his left wrist in Friday’s preseason loss to the Hornets, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person described Beal’s injury as “not good” after he underwent an MRI Saturday.
“He’ll be out,” the person said, though an exact timetable was unclear.“He’ll be out,” the person said, though an exact timetable was unclear.
Beal landed on his left wrist when Hornets forward P.J. Hairston fouled him with 2 minutes 22 seconds remaining in the first quarter of Charlotte’s 99-86 victory in Greenville, S.C. Beal stayed in the game to make his two free throws, but was taken out 24 seconds later and did not return. The Wizards called the injury a sprain. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the team is “still trying to make a final evaluation.”
Beal, 21, is entering his third year in the NBA with lofty expectations alongside John Wall in the back court. The third overall pick out of Florida in the 2012 draft, Beal averaged 17.1 points per game last season. He increased his production in the playoffs, averaging 19.2 points in 11 games. Beal hurt the left wrist when Hornets forward P.J. Hairston fouled him with 2 minutes 22 seconds remaining in the first quarter of Charlotte’s 99-86 victory in Greenville, S.C. Beal stayed in the game to make his two free throws, but was taken out 24 seconds later and did not return. The Wizards called the injury a sprain and Beal left the Bons Secours Wellness Arena with the wrist in a brace.
The Wizards were already shorthanded at shooting guard as Martell Webster continues to rehab following back surgery in late June. Webster was given a timetable of three to five months. Beal, 21, is entering his third year in the NBA with lofty expectations alongside John Wall in the Wizards back court. The third overall pick out of Florida in the 2012 draft, Beal averaged 17.1 points per game last season. He increased his production in the playoffs, averaging 19.2 points in 11 games.
Garrett Temple and Glen Rice Jr., who scored a game-high 18 points in the Wizards’ preseason opener against the Bulls on Monday, are the other off-guards on the roster. The Wizards were already shorthanded at shooting guard as Martell Webster continues to rehab following back surgery in late June. Webster was given a timetable of three to five months. Garrett Temple and Glen Rice Jr., who scored a game-high 18 points in the Wizards’ preseason opener against the Bulls on Monday, are the other off-guards on the roster.
Xavier Silas is also an option. Washington has 14 players with guaranteed contracts so Silas, a training camp invitee for the second straight year, has a chance to claim the 15th and final spot. Silas, 26, boosted his candidacy by scoring a team-high 16 points in his preseason debut Friday.Xavier Silas is also an option. Washington has 14 players with guaranteed contracts so Silas, a training camp invitee for the second straight year, has a chance to claim the 15th and final spot. Silas, 26, boosted his candidacy by scoring a team-high 16 points in his preseason debut Friday.
Beal’s injury completed a turbulent first week of games for the Wizards. On Wednesday, the NBA announced one-game suspensions for Nene, DeJuan Blair, Daniel Orton and Silas for leaving the Wizards bench Monday night during a skirmish between Wizards forward Paul Pierce and Bulls center Joakim Noah. On Thursday, backup big man Kris Humphries underwent surgery on his right hand that will sideline him three to four weeks after he lacerated the hand on the rim attempting to block a shot against the Bulls.Beal’s injury completed a turbulent first week of games for the Wizards. On Wednesday, the NBA announced one-game suspensions for Nene, DeJuan Blair, Daniel Orton and Silas for leaving the Wizards bench Monday night during a skirmish between Wizards forward Paul Pierce and Bulls center Joakim Noah. On Thursday, backup big man Kris Humphries underwent surgery on his right hand that will sideline him three to four weeks after he lacerated the hand on the rim attempting to block a shot against the Bulls.