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| HT/WT: 6-9, 217 lbs |
| Birthplace: Boston, MA |
| Age: 19 |
| School: BYU |
| Experience: R |
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1:36Grading AJ Dybantsa's Summer League
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0:56NBA Summer League Winners & Losers: Fans Hoping to See Top Talent
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0:48Top 2026 NBA Draft Picks Shine in Summer League
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1:00Evaluating AJ Dybantsa's Summer League Performance
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1:04AJ Dybantsa Drops 23 Points in Summer League
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1:03Expectations for AJ Dybantsa with Wizards
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1:00Expectations for Darryn Peterson with Jazz
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1:28Summer League Preview: Peterson Shining So Far
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1:08Dybantsa vs Peterson: Top 2 Picks Facing Off
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1:02What to Expect from AJ Dybantsa's Summer League Debut
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0:58What to Expect from AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson
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1:11When Do NBA Teams Pull Players From Summer League?
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1:37Darryn Peterson's Summer League Impact
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0:58Love it or Leave It: AJ Dybantsa and the New Look Wizards
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1:37Wizards Land AJ Dybantsa With 1st Overall Pick
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0:55NBA Draft Grades: Wizards Select AJ Dybantsa No. 1 Overall
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1:56NBA Draft: Most NBA-Ready Prospect
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0:26AJ Dybantsa: The 2026 Draft's '2-Way Tracy McGrady'?
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1:05How AJ Dybantsa Would Pair With Trae Young on Wizards
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1:31Where It Stands With AJ Dybantsa and the Wizards
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Remains day-to-day
Dybantsa (ankle) participated in shooting drills during Monday's practice but remains day-to-day, Ben Strober of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.
Coach Brian Keefe confirmed that the rookie was able to get some shooting work in, though it's unclear whether he's ready to resume full-contact activities. Dybantsa's availability for Washington's regular-season opener remains uncertain, and his participation in upcoming practices should provide a better indication of his readiness.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Considered day-to-day
Head coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that Dybantsa is day-to-day with an ankle sprain, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Dybantsa exited Friday's preseason finale with the ankle injury and did not return. The rookie No. 1 overall pick can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks until the Wizards provide an update on his status. If he's forced to miss time, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Won't return Friday
Dybantsa (ankle) won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one block in 15 minutes.
Dybantsa rolled his ankle before walking to the locker room in the second quarter of the Wizards' preseason finale, and he won't return for precautionary reasons. The rookie No. 1 overall pick's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Leaves for locker room Friday
Dybantsa exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's preseason game against the Pelicans due to an apparent ankle injury, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Dybantsa appeared to roll his ankle before walking to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Wizards exercise caution ahead of the regular season.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Well-rounded stat line Monday
Dybantsa recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 25 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.
Dybantsa overcame a slow start to deliver an encouraging performance, becoming more involved offensively during the second half. His shooting efficiency remained inconsistent, but he contributed in several categories while grabbing four offensive rebounds. The rookie is slated to open the 2026-27 season as the Wizards' starting small forward and should see consistent playing time out of the get-go in his first year in the league.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Scores 14 points in preseason win
Dybantsa recorded 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-10 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Saturday's 114-108 preseason win over Detroit in overtime.
Dybantsa got to the charity stripe often but wasn't very efficient. Still, the rookie first overall pick tied for second on the team in scoring and finished second in rebounds behind Anthony Davis. Dybantsa has scored in double figures in back-to-back games to begin the preseason, totaling 25 points, nine rebounds, five steals and four assists in 46 minutes.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: Records team-high four steals
Dybantsa recorded 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and four steals across 23 minutes in Thursday's 111-109 preseason win over the Knicks.
Dybantsa made an impact on the defensive end, leading both teams with four steals while committing no turnovers. The young forward was less effective offensively, missing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc and needing 11 shots just to score 11 points. Mistakes are bound to happen for rookie players, and Dybantsa should continue to see consistent minutes ahead of the regular-season opener against the Bucks on Oct. 21, where he's still expected to be part of the starting unit.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa: All set for rookie season
Dybantsa (rest) will be competing for a starting role during training camp this fall.
After Dybantsa went first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, there's a good chance the Wizards will want to showcase him in the first unit immediately. That said, Bilal Coulibaly was a full-time starter a year ago, and Washington also has incumbent veteran Khris Middleton on the roster. Regardless, Dybantsa finds himself in a rather favorable situation playing alongside veteran stars Trae Young (quad) and Anthony Davis (finger).
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