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AJ Dybantsa injury update bad news for Wizards' opener vs Bucks

The Washington Wizards' season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday has been clouded by injury concerns for their top draft pick, AJ Dybantsa. The rookie, selected first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, suffered an ankle injury during the team’s final preseason game—a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Coach Brian Keefe confirmed on Monday that Dybantsa remains day-to-day with the injury, casting doubt on his availability for the season debut. Without Dybantsa, the Wizards will rely on Trae Young and their veteran core to set the tone in their first home game of the campaign at Capital One Arena.

The injury marks an early setback for a franchise aiming to build around its young star, whose debut was expected to mark the start of a potential cornerstone role for the team.

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