Preview: Wizards host Rockets, DMV native Durant

The Washington Wizards are playing the Houston Rockets Monday night. I’ve got you covered with the preview.

Game info

When: 7 p.m. EST on Monday, Mar. 2

Where: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

How to watch: Monumental Sports Network

Injuries

Wizards — Leaky Black, Anthony Davis, Trae Young and Alex Sarr are all listed as OUT. Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Kyshawn George are all listed as DAY-TO-DAY. D’Angelo Russell is not with the team.

Rockets — Jabari Smith Jr., Steven Adams, Jae’Sean Tate and Fred VanVleet are all listed as OUT.

Game notes and more

• The Houston Rockets added DMV legend Kevin Durant in the offseason, though in the absence of Fred VanVleet and any suitable offensive organizer to replace him, the Rockets have pigeon-holed themselves as a high floor, low ceiling non-contender. They were a hot pick to make the NBA Finals before the season, but now I would not be surprised if they lose in the first round of the playoffs.
• The NBA will look to change its tanking rules following this season, so the Wizards have embarked on potentially one last tankathon for the ages ahead of a loaded 2026 draft class.