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Wizards Issue Major AJ Dybantsa Update After Anthony Davis' Monster Debut
The 19-year-old forward remains sidelined with a sprained left ankle, missing his second consecutive game after Anthony Davis scored 34 points in the season-opening victory, team officials said.
- On Friday, the Washington Wizards will be without rookie forward AJ Dybantsa for their home matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Head coach Brian Keefe confirmed Thursday that the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft remains sidelined.
- Dybantsa suffered the injury during the Wizards' preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 16, landing awkwardly after a midrange jumper. The 19-year-old remains day-to-day, though he participated in shooting drills earlier this week.
- Anthony Davis delivered a dominant debut in Wednesday's 128-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, recording a game-high 34 points and 12 rebounds. His performance marked the most points in a Wizards debut since Antawn Jamison's 34 on Nov. 3, 2004.
- The Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-92 on Wednesday, arriving in Washington with momentum. Kawhi Leonard led Toronto with 23 points, making all 11 of his free-throw attempts in the convincing victory.
- Washington begins a three-game road trip on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, with Dybantsa's availability for that contest uncertain. The Wizards then travel to Charlotte on Monday, Oct. 26.
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Wizards host Raptors after win with No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa out
The Washington Wizards liked what they saw from Anthony Davis in his team debut.The Wizards, however, will have to wait at least another day for the debut of top overall pick AJ Dybantsa, who has been ruled out for the second straight contest in Friday's game against the visiting Toronto Raptors.
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The Washington Wizards will have to wait a little longer to see their prized rookie make his NBA debut. AJ Dybantsa has been ruled out of Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors as he continues recovering from a sprained ankle, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe confirmed Thursday. The latest…
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