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What’s going on with AJ Dybantsa’s ankle injury?

The Washington Wizards have started off playing well this season, and they’ve done so without the No. 1 overall pick. AJ Dybantsa hasn’t made his NBA debut yet as he deals with an ankle injury, and it looks like he’ll…

By Malik Brown · Clutch Points

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 9:53 PM

Key Things to Know

AJ Dybantsa will miss his fourth straight game due to an ongoing ankle injury.
The rookie suffered the ankle injury during a preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe stated that the injury is not considered serious.

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Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will remain sidelined heading into the second week of the season due to an ongoing ankle injury. The No. 1 overall pick has been ruled out of the upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets, marking his fourth consecutive absence to start the year.

Dybantsa sustained the injury during the final preseason contest against the New Orleans Pelicans after an awkward landing on Zion Williamson. Head coach Brian Keefe noted the injury is not considered serious, though the franchise is exercising caution with the rookie's recovery.

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