The deadline has passed for the Washington Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly to reach a rookie-scale contract extension, which means the 22-year-old wing will enter restricted free agency this summer. Washington selected Coulibaly with the No. 7 pick in the 2023…
The Washington Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly did not reach an agreement on a rookie-scale contract extension before the deadline passed. As a result, the 22-year-old wing is set to enter restricted free agency following the season. Coulibaly was drafted seventh overall by general manager Will Dawkins in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Coulibaly averaged 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds last season while earning a starting role due to his defensive versatility against opponents' top scorers. Head coach Brian Keefe praised Coulibaly as a vital defensive presence and game-changer as the Wizards prepare to open their season against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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