Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Career-high five steals in win
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Coulibaly posted 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and five steals over 34 minutes during the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Magic on Tuesday.
Coulibaly finished as the Wizards' fourth-leading scorer and was two rebounds shy from registering his first double-double of the season, but he made his presence felt mostly on the defensive end with a career high in steals. It's been an up-and-down season for the third-year pro due to multiple injuries, but in eight games since Dec. 23, he has averaged 12.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks over 27.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Seasons-high four steals
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Coulibaly totaled 11 points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 119-99 victory over the Nets.
Coulibaly delivered six combined steals and blocks, somewhat negating the fact that he continues to struggle with his shot. Despite scoring double digits in six straight games, he has shot just 39.4 percent from the floor during that time. Assuming you can absorb his inefficient shooting, Coulibaly is worth rostering in standard leagues, specifically for those in need of defensive contributions.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Tallies five stocks vs. Memphis
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Coulibaly recorded 14 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks over 29 minutes during the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Coulibaly finished third on the Wizards in rebounds behind Alex Sarr (nine) and Justin Champagnie (12), and Coulibaly tied a season high with three steals. The third-year pro from France has had an up-and-down 2025-26 campaign, largely in part due to injuries disrupting any momentum. However, Coulibaly has logged at least 14 points in each of his last three games, and over that span, he has averaged 16.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Season-high 21 points vs. Toronto
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Coulibaly finished Friday's 138-117 win over the Raptors with 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 26 minutes.
Coulibaly came out firing after halftime, scoring 15 of his 21 points over the final two quarters and tying CJ McCollum for the second-most points on the Wizards behind Kyshawn George (23). It was Coulibaly's best scoring performance of the season, and he also tied a season high on the defensive end with three steals. The third-year forward will look to build off that strong performance against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Tuesday
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Coulibaly (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Charlotte.
Coulibaly has missed the past two games due to the ankle issue, but this is the first time he has received a questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. Check back for another update on Coulibaly closer to Tuesday's tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Out with ankle sprain
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Coulibaly is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a sprained left ankle.
It'll be a second consecutive absence for Coulibaly, who had just returned from a lengthy layoff with an oblique strain. The versatile forward's absence in addition to that of Khris Middleton (knee) should allow Justin Champagnie to command streaming attention in all fantasy formats against San Antonio.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't play Saturday
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Coulibaly has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained left ankle.
Coulibaly will take a seat for the opening leg of a back-to-back set due to a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old's absence should mean more opportunities for Justin Champagnie and Will Riley. It's unclear if Coulibaly will be back for Sunday's matchup with the Spurs.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Scoring slump continues
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Coulibaly logged nine points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 win over the Hawks.
Coulibaly scored in single digits for the third straight game, marking the fifth time in his past six appearances. While his defensive contributions have been adequate, it's been the other end of the court where he has had his issues. Through nine regular-season appearances, he has averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Makes defensive impact in return
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Coulibaly (calf) recorded six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 28 minutes in Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets.
Suiting up for the first time since Nov. 4 after missing four straight games due to a left calf contusion, Coulibaly stepped back into the starting five and seemingly wasn't operating with any playing-time restrictions. While he took a back seat offensively with an 11.3 percent usage rate on the day, Coulibaly performed well for fantasy managers who activated him by contributing a pair of steals and blocks. Even though the Wizards sit at just 1-12, the 21-year-old Coulibaly appears to be part of the club's long-term nucleus and should be at lesser risk than veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton in seeing his playing time cut or getting rested in games late in the season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Available to play
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Coulibaly (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly, who missed the past four games for the Wizards due to a calf contusion, has the green light to return with no word of any restrictions. With Coulibaly back in the mix, guys like Khris Middleton, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert could see their minutes take a hit.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Sunday
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Coulibaly (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly has missed Washington's last four games due to a left calf contusion, though the questionable tag suggests he may be nearing a return to game action. If the 21-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out for a fifth straight game, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased playing time.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable vs. Brooklyn
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Coulibaly (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly could be back in action Sunday since he's questionable to play. He's been dealing with a left calf injury.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't play Saturday
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Coulibaly (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Coulibaly will miss a second straight game due to a lower leg injury. The team will likely turn to Justin Champagnie and Cam Whitmore to fill the void.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't return Wednesday
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Coulibaly (leg) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Greg Finberg of The Daily Collegian reports.
Coulibaly took a hard fall during Wednesday's matchup, which has resulted in him being ruled out for the rest of the contest after logging 16 minutes. He finished with one point, two rebounds and three assists. Per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post, there were no updates on Coulibaly's status postgame. The next chance for him to suit up will be Friday against the Cavaliers.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Strong line in loss
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Coulibaly provided 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-102 loss to New York.
Coulibaly turned in another good performance since returning from thumb surgery, helping out on both ends of the floor. Through three games, the 21-year-old wing is averaging 13.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks. His ability to contribute across the board makes him worthy of a look in most leagues.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Posts full line in debut
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Coulibaly (thumb) ended with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 127-108 loss to the Thunder.
After missing Washington's first four games while completing his recovery from right thumb surgery, Coulibaly was cleared to make his 2025-26 debut Thursday and immediately took back a spot in the starting five, with Bub Carrington moving to the bench as a result. Though he improved his averages across the board during his sophomore season in 2024-25 while taking on a larger role for Washington, Coulibaly didn't take much of a step forward with his efficiency, converting at a 42.1 percent clip from the field and 28.1 percent rate from downtown. At least for his debut game, Coulibaly fared well from inside the arc, and he delivered the production in the defensive categories that has driven most of his fantasy value in the prior two seasons. Some inconsistency should be expected with Coulibaly's offensive output moving forward, but the excellent all-around line he posted Thursday at least makes him worthy of a speculative pickup in most leagues where he's still available.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Team option exercised
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The Wizards exercised their 2026-27 team option for Coulibaly on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Coulibaly's option is valued at $9.24 million, and this decision was a no-brainer for the franchise. Coulibaly underwent a Sept. 12 surgery to address a ligament tear in his right thumb, but he's been cleared to make his 2025-26 debut against the Thunder on Thursday.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: To debut Thursday
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Coulibaly (thumb) will make his season debut Thursday against the Thunder, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
This is a huge development for the Wizards as they reintroduce their prized young forward back into the mix. He's likely to have restrictions in the early going, as this will be his first live action since his Sept. 12 surgery to address a ligament tear in his right thumb. With Coulibaly set to return, it will be interesting to see how the Wizards tweak their rotation because of how well Kyshawn George is playing.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Back in action during EuroBasket
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Coulibaly (hamstring) logged 10 points in 22 minutes of action for France during Sunday's 92-77 win over Greece in EuroBasket exhibition play, per Giorgos Kyriakidis of BasketNews.com.
Coulibaly missed the final month of the regular season due to a hamstring injury, but fantasy managers should be encouraged to see him back on the court this summer. The 2023 first-rounder figures to be a full participant in training camp this fall, and he's set to play a significant role in Washington's frontcourt in 2025-26. Coulibaly averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.0 minutes per game through 59 regular-season outings in 2024-25.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't return Monday
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Coulibaly won't return during Monday's game against Toronto due to right hamstring tightness.
Coulibaly exited to the locker room in the first quarter after being fouled on a dunk, and he'll finish the game with four points (1-1 FG, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist across eight minutes. Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way due to Coulibaly being sidelined.
