Overview
- Dybantsa suffered a left ankle sprain after landing awkwardly in the preseason finale on Oct. 16 and has missed the first two regular-season games while the team evaluates him.
- Coach Brian Keefe confirmed Thursday that Dybantsa is listed day-to-day, has participated in limited on-court shooting, and will not play Friday against the Toronto Raptors.
- The NBA's official injury report and multiple outlets have ruled him out for the Raptors game, and the Wizards say they are unwilling to rush his debut despite optimism about a short absence.
- Washington opened the season with a 128-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, a victory powered by Anthony Davis’s 34 points and 12 rebounds, which helps the club absorb Dybantsa’s missed minutes.
- Dybantsa averaged 12.8 points in four preseason games and was the 2026 No. 1 overall pick from BYU, but his clearance for possible returns on Oct. 24 in Chicago, Oct. 26 in Charlotte or Oct. 30 at home will depend on his recovery.