Wizards' Alex Sarr to miss the Rising Stars event with a hamstring injury
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr, attempts to escape the defense of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, left, and Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Washington. Credit: AP/John McDonnell
WASHINGTON — Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards is expected to miss Friday's Rising Stars event at All-Star weekend because of a strained hamstring.
The Wizards said Thursday that Sarr will still go to the festivities in Los Angeles, but the approximate recovery time for the injury is two weeks. Bub Carrington, his Washington teammate, will replace Sarr on the Rising Stars roster.
The 7-foot Sarr is averaging 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds a game in his second NBA season after being picked No. 2 in the 2024 draft. He's also second in the league with 2.0 blocks per game.
Washington returns from the break next Thursday with a home game against Indiana.
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