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No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa injures ankle during Wizards' preseason finale

AJ Dybantsa suffers ankle injury in Wizards' preseason finale

By · Published October 17, 2026  17:27 UTC · Updated October 17, 2026  18:24 UTC

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The Washington Wizards' No. 1 pick exited their preseason finale with an ankle injury. According to multiple sources, including ESPN and Yahoo Sports, AJ Dybantsa rolled his ankle during the game against the Pelicans. The injury occurred in the preseason finale, but its severity and long-term impact are unclear. The Wizards closed the preseason with a narrow loss to the Pelicans.

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Will AJ Dybantsa miss any games?

The coverage does not provide information on Dybantsa's expected availability.

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The coverage does not provide information on Dybantsa's recovery plan.

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