Overview
- Head coach Brian Keefe said the third-year wing will be available against the Thunder on Thursday.
- Coulibaly had mid-September surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb suffered at EuroBasket 2025, costing him the preseason and the first four games.
- Washington has not determined whether he will start or come off the bench, with the current starting five posting a -7.2 net rating.
- He told reporters he feels in great shape, focused on improving his left hand, intends to pressure ballhandlers, and plans to wear a wrap on his hand for a while.
- The Wizards face a Friday deadline on rookie-scale options, and reporting indicates his $9.24 million fourth-year option is expected to be exercised.