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AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in Rookie of the Year rankings

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in NBA Rookie of the Year rankings this week by NBA.com’s Jeff Zilligitt. Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer is No. 1, but he played the entire season so far. Dybantsa, by contrast…

By Albert Lee · Bullets Forever

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:25 PM

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Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa is ranked No. 5 in NBA.com's Rookie of the Year rankings.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer was ranked No. 1 by NBA.com's Jeff Zilligitt.
Dybantsa missed Washington's first four games of the season because of a sprained left ankle.

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Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa was ranked No. 5 in the latest NBA Rookie of the Year rankings compiled by NBA.com's Jeff Zilligitt. Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer claimed the top spot in the rankings. Dybantsa began the ranking period at a slight disadvantage after being sidelined for the first four games of the season due to a sprained left ankle.

Since returning from injury on October 28, Dybantsa has scored at least 17 points in his first three appearances, averaging 16.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He has established a productive role in Washington alongside teammates Anthony Davis and Trae Young.

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