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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. Dybantsa made an early exit from the Wizards’ preseason finale against New…

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 in the second quarter of the Wizards' preseason finale against New Orleans.
  • Coach Brian Keefe described the injury as a minor sprain, with further evaluation needed before Wednesday's season opener.
  • Dybantsa scored 12 points in 15 minutes before exiting the game.
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 coach Brian Keefe described the injury as a minor sprain, though the first overall pick will undergo further evaluation to determine his availability for the regular season opener against Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Dybantsa scored 12 points in 15 minutes before limping off to the locker room. The former BYU forward scored in double figures in all four preseason games and is projected to start at small forward for Washington.

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