Wizards forward Kyshawn George scores 18 in season-opening win, then 8 turnovers
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The gist
Wizards forward Kyshawn George scored 18 points in a 128-116 season-opening win over Milwaukee.
His 8-turnover game against Toronto shows the swingman's early-season swing in value.
Background
Kyshawn George is a third-year swingman (a wing who plays both guard and forward) for the Washington Wizards, wearing #18. He was described as a versatile two-way contributor last season, and his fast start has drawn fantasy attention while teammate AJ Dybantsa sits out with an ankle injury. Washington's 128-116 win over Milwaukee was its first season-opening win since 2022.
How it unfolded
- Oct 21, 2026George scored 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-6 3PT, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes in Washington's 128-116 win over Milwaukee. He finished second on the team in shot attempts behind Anthony Davis and had a team-high four turnovers.
- Oct 22, 202613newsnow published a video saying George impressed in the season opener while AJ Dybantsa missed another game.
- Oct 23, 2026George had 11 points (2-of-9 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and a three against the Raptors, with 8 turnovers.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- NBC Sports said Toronto's physicality clearly bothered George, but he is still worth rostering in redraft leagues until AJ Dybantsa returns.
- Analysts
- FantasyPros correspondent Leo Sells expects George to be a good, but not great, fantasy option over the season.
- Support
- Wizards Nation called George an absolute revelation this month who outplayed everyone, and a clear must-roster despite the loss.
- Public
- Instagram posts called him a certified bucket getter and said he might be one of the Wizards' most important role players next season.
Still unverified
Instagram posts describe George as about to have a breakout season and as possibly one of the Wizards' most important role players next season; these are fan predictions, not confirmed outcomes.