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Wizards Rule Out Top Pick A.J. Dybantsa for Season Opener
Brian Keefe said the first overall pick is day-to-day after a mild ankle sprain, leaving Bilal Coulibaly or Tre Johnson as replacement options.
- Head coach Brian Keefe announced Tuesday that Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will miss Wednesday's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks with an ankle injury.
- Dybantsa suffered the injury during Friday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans after landing awkwardly on his left ankle following a jump shot.
- Before exiting in the second quarter, Dybantsa scored 12 points in 14 minutes, with Keefe describing the injury as a "mild ankle sprain."
- With Dybantsa sidelined, the team is considering Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson as potential starters, each offering distinct defensive and offensive strengths.
- Dybantsa's next opportunity to debut will be Friday at home against the Toronto Raptors before the team travels to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
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Wizards reveal key AJ Dybantsa injury update ahead of season opener
The Washington Wizards host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in their season opener, but No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa won’t be playing. On Tuesday, head coach Brian O’Keefe revealed that Dybantsa is out for the opener and is considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason finale. AJ Dybantsa (ankle) will not …
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