Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie has undergone surgery on a fractured right foot. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of the game against the Charlotte Hornets and was forced to leave the court. The 25-year-old had been averaging 7.3 points and 7.5 rebounds in the 2026-27 regular season. The club's medical staff hope to have him back in February, by the All-Star break.
Time waits for no one. Meanwhile, there has been plenty going on in Washington: Trae Young has won the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for the third time in his career, in recognition of his community work and support for children. And after recovering from an ankle injury, AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, scored 19 points on his debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
