Washington Wizards rookie Carlton "Bub" Carrington suffered a head injury during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks, leading to his removal from the court in a wheelchair. The incident occurred while Carrington was attempting to defend OG Anunoby and became entangled with teammate Jonas Valanciunas, resulting in him hitting his head on the floor. Carrington, who had already contributed six points along with five assists and rebounds in 28 minutes of play, was visibly in distress on the court before being assisted off by the training staff.

Carrington, a Baltimore native and Pittsburgh alum, was selected 14th overall in the June draft and has been a standout performer for the struggling Wizards, leading all rookies in assists this season. His presence has been a rare highlight for the team, which has faced numerous challenges, including injuries to key players. As the game progressed, the Wizards were without Jordan Poole, who is sidelined with a hip injury, although they welcomed back Kyle Kuzma after a lengthy absence.

As the Knicks aimed for their eighth consecutive victory, they held a 97-88 lead over the Wizards heading into the final quarter. The Knicks' performance has been bolstered by standout contributions, including a remarkable 55-point game from Jalen Brunson, which helped secure their position against the Wizards.