Wizards rule out AJ Dybantsa for opener vs. Bucks

No. 1 pick sprained ankle Oct. 17 in New Orleans

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

Breaking: AJ Dybantsa will miss the Wizards season opener against the Bucks, head coach Brian Keefe announced. He will Via @espn on X

What happened: Head coach Brian Keefe said Dybantsa is day-to-day with an ankle injury. He sprained his ankle Oct. 17 in New Orleans before exiting to the locker room.

Why it matters: Dybantsa is Washington's No. 1 pick entering the 2026 season. Sitting out the opener delays his regular-season debut.

What to watch: Washington's next injury update will clarify availability beyond the opener.

Sources

@espn 2026-10-20T16:53:37.029249+00:00

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