Young has been sidelined with a quad injury, which is usually not a season-ending ailment. Washington announced Friday that he will miss his first potential game with his new team against the Pelicans due to a right quad contusion and right MCL sprain. The Wizards, though, have little motivation to rush Young back.

Film study is a vital part of the Washington Wizards’ development. Here’s what coaches and players discuss when they sit down for a session.

The Wizards' last 6 losses have been by at least 14 points. Per Teamrankings.com, they are 7-12 ATS as road underdogs. The Clippers are 13-3 ATS in their 16 outright victories. Four of the Wizards' last 5 games for the Wizards have gone well past the O/U total for this game. Opponents average 124.0 points per game against the Wizards.

Washington is a potential trade partner for available Hawks guard Trae Young in a deal that would include Wizards veteran C.J. McCollum’s expiring contract, according to Yahoo.

Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout of the Washington Wiz