Wizards' Bub Carrington ruled out with muscle cramps

Carrington suffered an in-game injury during Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:24am

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Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to muscle cramping. Carrington played 23 minutes, scoring 11 points with 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

Why it matters

Carrington's injury is a concern for the Wizards, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference. The team will need to monitor his status and recovery ahead of their next game.

The details

Carrington experienced the muscle cramping with 3:47 left in the third quarter and was replaced by teammate Will Riley. The Wizards later announced that Carrington would not return to the game.

  • Carrington exited the game with 3:47 remaining in the third quarter on March 29, 2026.

The players

Bub Carrington

A guard for the Washington Wizards who suffered an in-game muscle cramp injury.

Will Riley

A player for the Washington Wizards who replaced Carrington after his injury.

Washington Wizards

The NBA team that Carrington plays for, who announced his injury status.

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What they’re saying

“Bub Carrington (muscle cramping) is now out for the remainder for tonight's game.”

— Washington Wizards

What’s next

The Wizards will need to monitor Carrington's recovery and provide an update on his status ahead of their next game.

The takeaway

Carrington's in-game injury is a setback for the Wizards, who will hope the muscle cramps are minor and he can return to action soon as they push for a playoff spot.