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NBA·INJURY·October 22, 2026 06:16 PM ET

AJ Dybantsa ruled out with left ankle sprain ahead of Raptors matchup

Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins will also miss the game.

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Injury report ahead of our matchup against the Raptors. AJ Dybantsa (left ankle sprain) - Out Felix Okpara (illness) - Via @WashWizards on X

What happened: Vukcevic is sidelined by a left hip impingement, while Watkins remains out following left ACL repair surgery. Two-way center Felix Okpara carries a questionable designation due to an illness.

Why it matters: Dybantsa remains unavailable after missing the season opener with the ankle issue, delaying his return to the lineup against the Toronto Raptors. With Vukcevic and Watkins also out, frontcourt and wing availability hinges heavily on whether Okpara is cleared.

What to watch: Pre-game availability updates ahead of tipoff against the Raptors will confirm whether Okpara is cleared from his illness.

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