Wizards forward Alex Sarr will miss the final three games of the season after a left big‑toe capsulitis flared up, coach Brian Keefe confirmed Thursday. The 7‑foot rookie, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft, has sat out the past six contests, and with only a handful of matches left his return looks improbable.

Washington holds the league’s worst record, 17-62, and plays Miami Friday before ending the season in Cleveland Sunday. Sarr has averaged 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds over 48 games, yet recurring ailments have curbed his production. He now adds to an injury list that already features All‑Stars Trae Young (lower back, right quad) and Anthony Davis (left finger), both obtained in winter trades.

With the roster depleted, Washington’s chances of climbing the standings vanish, leaving the front office to evaluate long‑term options for its young core. Sarr’s absence underscores the fragility of a team that relied on a rookie’s development to spark a turnaround. The Wizards will finish the year without any realistic playoff hope.

Coach Keefe thanked fans for their patience as the club gears up for the draft, hoping the next influx of talent can reshape a dismal campaign. He also urged the bench to stay focused on the remaining matchups, emphasizing professionalism despite the losing record throughout the season.