Wizards' Malcolm Brogdon: Left off injury report
Malcolm Brogdon is set to make his season debut for the Wizards on Wednesday against the Pacers.
Brogdon, who missed the first 24 games of the season with a plantar fascia injury, was a full participant in practice on Tuesday and was cleared to play by the team's medical staff.
Brogdon's return is a big boost for the Wizards, who have struggled to find consistency in his absence.
The team is 12-12 this season, but they have lost four of their last five games.
Brogdon is a versatile guard who can score, rebound, and assist. He averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game last season with the Pacers.
With Brogdon back in the lineup, the Wizards will have a much more balanced attack.
Bradley Beal has been the team's leading scorer this season, but he has had to carry too much of the load.
Brogdon will help to take some of the pressure off of Beal and give the Wizards another playmaker.
The Wizards will need Brogdon to be at his best if they want to make a playoff push.
The team is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but they are just 1.5 games out of fifth place.
Brogdon's return should help the Wizards improve their record and make a push for a playoff spot.