Justin Champagnie News: Jumps into starting lineup

Updated on January 8, 2026 at 12:01am

Champagnie is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.

The Wizards are without three of their five regular starters -- CJ McCollum (quadriceps), Khris Middleton (knee) and Kyshawn George (hip) -- so Champagnie has been elevated to the starting five. He's averaging 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds across eight starts this season.