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Top Pick Dybantsa Rolls Ankle In Preseason Finale

There’s some uncertainty whether first overall pick AJ Dybantsa will be available when the Wizards open the regular season at home against Milwaukee on Wednesday, according to ESPN.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:55 PM
Top Pick Dybantsa Rolls Ankle In Preseason Finale
Key Things to Know
  • AJ Dybantsa rolled his left ankle during the Wizards' preseason finale against New Orleans.
  • Wizards coach Brian Keefe described the injury as a minor ankle sprain requiring further evaluation.
  • Dybantsa's availability is uncertain for Washington's regular-season opener against Milwaukee on Wednesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa rolled his left ankle during the second quarter of Friday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans. Wizards head coach Brian Keefe characterized the injury as a minor ankle sprain, though the first overall draft pick is scheduled to undergo further evaluation ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Dybantsa suffered the injury landing awkwardly after a midrange jump shot, exiting the contest after scoring 12 points in 15 minutes. The former BYU forward scored in double figures in all four preseason games and is projected to start at small forward ahead of Bilal Coulibaly.

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