Dybantsa out for Wizards opener with ankle sprain — SkimNews
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- AJ Dybantsa will miss the Washington Wizards' Wednesday night season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury, coach Brian Keefe announced Tuesday.
- Dybantsa suffered a mild ankle sprain in Friday's preseason finale when he landed awkwardly on his left ankle following a midrange jump shot and limped to the locker room.
- Dybantsa had scored 12 points in 15 minutes of action before exiting in the second quarter of the preseason finale, and is listed as day-to-day.
- Dybantsa's next chance to debut comes Friday night at home against the Toronto Raptors, ahead of a Saturday trip to Chicago that starts three straight road games.
Why it matters: A top overall pick's regular-season debut being delayed forces the Wizards to open their season without the player they drafted to anchor their future, while Dybantsa already showed 12 points in 15 preseason minutes before the injury — a small window hinting at his offensive impact. With three road games starting Saturday, Washington faces a stretch where lineup continuity matters most.
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