Poole and Holmes will not be available for Sunday’s season finale, with the former’s absence being more impactful. Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson have been the starting guards, which will likely remain the case against the Heat. Poole’s 2024-25 season was very good for him, even if the individual resurgence did not result in more wins for the Wizards. As for Holmes, he had a limited impact on fantasy basketball and is unlikely to be a draftable player in most fantasy leagues next fall.

Neither Poole nor Middleton has officially been shut down for the rest of the season. However, with Washington in position to solidify having the best odds of earning a top-4 pick in next month’s draft lottery, it would be surprising if either veteran played in the team’s final two games. They won’t be available on Friday, meaning AJ Johnson and Justin Champagnie should remain in the starting lineup.

Poole missed a game last week with an elbow injury while Middleton has played sparingly since joining Washington. AJ Johnson will likely get a chance to start for Poole and Justin Champagnie should remain a starting forward.

Poole is back after sitting out Thursday’s game against the Magic, Washington’s second contest in as many nights. His return means Marcus Smart will head to the bench, with the veteran guard’s already-limited fantasy value taking a hit.