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Wizards announce injury update on 1st overall pick AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards have announced a major injury update regarding NBA first overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa, confirming that the highly anticipated rookie will make his professional debut on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 19-year-old forward missed Washington’s…

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:10 PM

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Washington Wizards top pick AJ Dybantsa will make his NBA debut Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 19-year-old forward missed the first four games of the regular season due to an ankle injury.
Dybantsa suffered the injury on October 16 during Washington's final preseason game.

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The Washington Wizards announced that 2026 first overall pick AJ Dybantsa will make his NBA debut on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 19-year-old forward missed the team's first four regular-season games after suffering an ankle injury during a preseason matchup on October 16.

Dybantsa averaged 13 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in three preseason games following a standout college season at BYU. He joins an active Wizards squad that started the 2026-27 campaign with a 2-2 record.

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