​WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Orlando Magic during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) GettyWASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 28: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball in front of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) GettyWashington Wizards received major good news about their young big man Alex Sarr ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season. According to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, Sarr is nearing a return to full-contact basketball activities as he recovers from mid-June surgery on a fractured right foot. The 21-year-old big man sustained the injury during a contact play during an offseason workout.Alex Sarr’s Recovery Timeline For The Wizards’ New SeasonGettyWASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 28: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images).
Sarr is expected to ramp up to full-contact work immediately in the preseason buildup.“The Wizards’ plan for Alex Sarr, who had surgery in mid-June to repair a fractured foot, has been for Sarr to hold off on contact drills during the first week of camp. It looks like Sarr will begin participating in full contact work very soon, perhaps as early as Monday,” Robbins reported on X. According to reports, Wizards management remains optimistic that he will be fully recovered and in the starting lineup for Washington’s regular-season opener on October 21, though his availability for upcoming preseason games remains up in the air.Sarr was additionally limited as a partial participant during the first week of the Wizards’ training camp.Sarr’s return would fortify the Wizards’ promising front court. The Wizards added veteran frontcourt presence, including Anthony Davis and Deandre Ayton, over the summer.Entering his third NBA season, Sarr aims to build on averages of 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game from his injury-shor