Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Returning to action Tuesday
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Coulibaly (illness) will play in Tuesday's game against Houston, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Coulibaly missed the last two contests due to his illness, but he has been cleared to play and will be back in action Tuesday. He is averaging 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks across 33.8 minutes this season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable to face Houston
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Coulibaly (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Coulibaly is considered day-to-day due to a non-COVID illness, which has prevented him from playing in the Wizards' last two games. Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert have directly benefited from Coulibaly's absence in terms of playing time and increased usage on offense, though Johnny Davis and Anthony Gill could see some minutes off the bench if Coulibaly doesn't play Tuesday.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't play against NOLA
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Coulibaly (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Coulibaly will miss his second straight game due to a non-COVID illness. He's considered day-to-day, and his next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against the Rockets. Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert should see an uptick in playing time off the Wizards' bench due to Coulibaly's absence.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Listed as questionable
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Coulibaly (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Coulibaly was unable to play Friday against the Pelicans after leaving Wednesday's game versus the Bulls in the first quarter. He's day-to-day, however, and the Wizards may see how he feels Sunday morning before a decision is made on his status. Jordan Poole (hip) is also questionable Sunday.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't play Friday vs. NOLA
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Coulibaly (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Coulibaly left in the first quarter of Wednesday's 125-107 win over the Bulls due to an illness. It appears serious enough for him to already be ruled out for Friday's game, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday in a rematch against New Orleans. Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George stand to benefit the most from Coulibaly's absence in terms of playing time.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't return Wednesday
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Coulibaly has been ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID-related illness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Coulibaly checked out of the game with 3:26 remaining in the first quarter and went to the locker room, with Washington ruling him out shortly thereafter. He'll end the contest with zero points (0-1 FG), two assists, one rebound and one steal over nine minutes. Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George could see additional playing time for the rest of Wednesday's game due to Coulibaly's absence.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Stuffs stat sheet Saturday
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Coulibaly supplied 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 136-132 overtime loss to the Knicks.
Coulibaly filled the stat sheet Saturday. The second-year Frenchman recorded at least two tallies in five of the six major categories, and he didn't shy from the bigger offensive responsibility he had to carry due to the absence of Jordan Poole (hip). Coulibaly endured a rough patch between late November and early December, but he's been turning things around of late. He has 17 or more points in six of his last seven contests.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Scores 20 points in return
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Coulibaly supplied 20 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 victory over the Hornets.
Coulibaly returned to the hardwood following a minor one-game absence, and he picked up right where he had left off. He's on a roll of six straight appearances with double-digit points and has scored at least 20 in three of those outings, representing his longest streak of the campaign in that regard. During that six-game stretch, the Frenchman is averaging 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Posts solid line in loss
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Coulibaly contributed 17 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
Coulibaly posted a gem of a fantasy line Sunday -- his first double-digit scoring outing since Nov. 24. Coulibaly began the season hot, averaging 16.3 points on 57.3 percent shooting through his first nine games. Since, he's averaged 8.4 points on 30.8 percent shooting. The truth probably lays somewhere in between. At the very least, he's been a fairly stable source of rebounds (5.4), assists (3.1) and steals (1.7) all season. The sophomore is also shooting a career-high 78.3 percent from the charity stripe.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Coulibaly finished Sunday's 115-103 loss to the Pacers with 17 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.
This was a terrific showing for Coulibaly, as his breakout season continues. With 14 regular-season games under his belt, he's averaging 14.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.8 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.1 three-pointers. His ability to contribute to every category has made him a valuable fantasy asset.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Good to go against Boston
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Coulibaly (head) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Coulibaly will return to action Friday after missing Washington's previous outing with a head injury. The second-year forward is averaging 14.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 34.9 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Returns to practice
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Coulibaly (head) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Coulibaly missed Washington's previous contest due to a head injury. However, the 20-year-old forward's full participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Boston.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Chance to play Monday
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Coulibaly is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a head injury.
Coulibaly left Sunday's loss to the Pistons early after taking an elbow to the mouth, so it's not surprising to see him on the injury report for Monday. However, the second-year wing appears to have avoided a concussion and will have a chance to suit up Monday. If Coulibaly doesn't play, Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George and Malcolm Brogdon would be candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Goes back to locker room
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Coulibaly (knee) went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Pistons, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Coulibaly appears to be dealing with a knee injury as he was spotted with tape on his right knee while heading into the locker room, per Bijan Todd of Monumental Sports Network. Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George are candidates to see more minutes for the rest of Sunday's game if Coulibaly doesn't return.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Notches 20 points
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Coulibaly ended with 20 points (9-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 121-94 loss to the Magic.
The Wizards dropped to 2-6 on the season, but Coulibaly continues to be a bright spot with this being his fourth game of the campaign with at least 20 points. He's averaging 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers per game.
Coulibaly racked up 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Saturday's 118-98 loss to the Heat.
Coulibaly and Jordan Poole were the only Wizards players Saturday to reach the 20-point mark in a game that saw Washington shoot 41.8 percent from the field, including 7-for-35 from three-point range. Coulibaly averaged 8.4 points per game during the 2023-24 regular season, but he's scored 20-plus points in three of his last four outings. He's started the 2024-25 campaign averaging 19.4 points on 60.7 percent shooting (including 47.6 percent from three on 4.2 3PA/G), 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 34.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Career-high 27 points vs. Hawks
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Coulibaly accumulated 27 points (11-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over Atlanta.
Just two days after scoring a then career-best 23 points, Coulibaly surpassed that total with 27 points on just 14 field-goal attempts during Wednesday's win. The 2023 first-round pick began his rookie season on the bench, but he steadily saw his role increase and has continued to see more playing time and responsibilities early on in his sophomore year. Through the first four games of the 2024-25 regular season, Coulibaly is averaging 18.8 points on 59.1 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Team option picked up
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The Wizards exercised the 2025-26 team option on Coulibaly's contract Tuesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
After a modest rookie season, Coulibaly is seeing an expanded role to start Year 2. Through three games, he's averaged 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals while posting 50/36/81 shooting splits. With the transaction, Coulibaly is under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Pops for 23 points in loss
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Coulibaly had 23 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Saturday's 135-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
While Coulibaly scored only eight points on six shots in the season-opening loss to Boston, the second-year wing made his presence felt elsewhere. He grabbed six boards, dished out six assists and recorded a steal in 30 minutes. Coulibaly didn't have as good of a well-rounded game versus Cleveland, but he found his stroke from deep and was more assertive offensively, tying Kyle Kuzma with a team-high 16 shot attempts. This is an encouraging start for Coulibaly in fantasy, especially considering Washington's first two opponents are considered some of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Good to go Thursday
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Coulibaly (finger) will play in Thursday's game against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Coulibaly missed Friday's preseason finale due to a sprained left index finger, but it sounds like his absence was mostly a precaution. There's no word of any restrictions heading into Opening Night. Coulibaly averaged 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks across 27.2 minutes in 63 regular-season games last season, and he could be ready for a larger role in his second campaign, as he was a regular starter at shooting guard during the preseason.
