Wizards rule out No. 1 pick Dybantsa for opener with ankle injury

Hurt in preseason finale, Keefe says

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Wizards coach Brian Keefe says No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa will miss Opening Night on Wednesday due to an ankle injur Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: Washington coach Brian Keefe said Dybantsa will sit out Opening Night on Wednesday. The ankle injury occurred in the Wizards' preseason finale.

Why it matters: Washington selected Dybantsa first overall in the 2026 draft to lead its rebuild. Missing the opener delays his regular-season debut and forces an early rotation adjustment.

What to watch: Watch for Washington's next injury update and Wednesday's starting lineup.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-10-20T16:29:59.647364+00:00

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