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Wizards Rule Kyshawn George Out for Season With Grade 2 Elbow UCL Tear

The team expects a full recovery before 2026–27.

Overview

  • The Wizards announced Thursday that Kyshawn George will miss the rest of the 2025–26 season.
  • The diagnosis is a Grade 2 tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, a key ligament that stabilizes the joint.
  • Washington is sticking with rest and rehab and plans another evaluation in two weeks.
  • George injured the elbow on March 2 against the Rockets and has not played since.
  • He started all 48 games this season and averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on .438/.381/.802 shooting, marking a clear leap in his second year.