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Wizards' first-round pick AJ Dybantsa to miss season opener

Headline from FOX 5 DC, on the newest of 2 developments

Washington will have to wait a little longer to see the debut of their rookie star. Forward AJ Dybantsa will miss the team's season opener, coach Brian Keefe announced. AJ Dybantsa out for season opener Dybantsa is still on the Wizards' opening day roster, but, Keefe announced Tuesday that the forwa…

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  1. Wizards' top draft pick AJ Dybantsa out for season opener with ankle injury

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

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    Wizards' first-round pick AJ Dybantsa to miss season opener

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    AJ Dybantsa’s Wizards debut in jeopardy after ankle injury in preseason finale (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    AJ Dybantsa sprained his left ankle in the Wizards’ preseason finale, putting his opening night debut in doubt.

  2. NOTUS

    AJ Dybantsa Is Still ‘Day-to-Day’ Ahead of the Wizards’ Season Opener (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The No. 1 pick sprained his ankle during Friday’s preseason finale against the Pelicans.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Wizards' top draft pick AJ Dybantsa out for season opener with ankle injury (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4) brings the ball up court against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

  4. NOTUS

    AJ Dybantsa Ruled Out of Wizards’ Season Opener With an Ankle Injury (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    Coach Brian Keefe said the No.1 pick will remain day-to-day.

  5. Newsweek

    Wizards Get Devastating AJ Dybantsa Injury News Before NBA Opener (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will miss the season opener against Milwaukee after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason.

  6. UPI

    Wizards rule out top pick A.J. Dybantsa for season opener (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A.J. Dybantsa, the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, will not play in the Washington Wizards' regular-season opener, coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday.

  7. FOX 5 DC

    Wizards' first-round pick AJ Dybantsa to miss season opener (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Washington will have to wait a little longer to see the debut of their rookie star. Forward AJ Dybantsa will miss the team's season opener, coach Brian Keefe announced. AJ Dybantsa out for season opener Dybantsa is still on the Wizards' opening day roster, but, Keefe announced Tuesday that the forwa…

  8. The Boston Globe

    AJ Dybantsa (ankle) out for Wizards’ opener against Bucks (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft sprained his left ankle in Washington's preseason finale.

  9. Newsweek

    Wizards Get More Bad News on AJ Dybantsa Ahead of Raptors Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will miss a second straight game with an ankle injury, delaying his NBA debut against Toronto.