AJ Dybantsa (ankle) ruled out for season opener
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Key Points:
- AJ Dybantsa, the Wizards' first overall pick, will miss the season opener against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain sustained in the preseason finale, with his return date unclear but possibly as soon as Friday against the Raptors.
- Bilal Coulibaly is expected to see increased playing time in Dybantsa's absence, likely filling a role in the first unit, while Khris Middleton may also see a usage bump.
- Other notable injury updates include Brooklyn rookie Tyler Bilodeau (shoulder) ruled out for their opener, Milwaukee's Nate Ament (ankle) probable to play, and Orlando's Franz Wagner (shoulder) cleared to play.
- Several players, including Grant Williams (hamstring), Kon Knueppel (hamstring), and Coby White (calf), are ruled out for their season openers, affecting team rotations and fantasy basketball considerations.
- Jonathan Isaac will miss Orlando's opener due to knee management, and Miami's Vladislav Goldin is questionable with an ankle injury but unlikely to impact the rotation significantly.
