Wizards’ Tre Johnson Faces Unexpected Hip Setback: What This Means for His Rookie Season and the Team’s Future

Tre Johnson, the rookie guard lighting up an otherwise grim Washington season, has hit a rough patch that’ll bench him for several weeks due to a nagging hip flexor injury. The Wizards, already grappling with a tough start, confirmed Johnson’s status after he missed Saturday’s game, but offered no clear timeline on when he’ll bounce back. This setback echoes a similar injury he battled last year at Texas, one he’s been quietly pushing through this season. With Johnson’s minutes shrinking and now sidelined, teammates Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are poised to step up in his absence. It’s a tough break for a young player making his mark, and Washington’s season just got a bit more challenging. LEARN MORE

Tre Johnson, the rookie guard who is one of the lone bright spots in Washington’s ugly start to the season, will miss multiple weeks dealing with a hip flexor issue, Varun Shankar of the Washington Post reports.

Johnson was out for the Washington on Saturday, then on Monday the team confirmed the injury but did not provide an official return timeline.

Wizards guard Tre Johnson strained his left hip flexor against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 21. His status will be updated as appropriate.

— Wizards PR (@WizPRStats) November 24, 2025

This is the same injury that caused Johnson to miss time last season at Texas, and he had been playing through some pain there, according to Shankar at the Post.

Johnson is averaging 11.5 points a game and shooting 39.5% from 3-point range. Because of the injury, Johnson had seen his minutes drop, playing fewer than 20 in his last three before being ruled out. Look for Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert to get more run with Johnson sidelined.