Wizards face major injury scare as No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut hangs in the balance
Washington Wizards No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa faces uncertainty ahead of his highly anticipated NBA debut after suffering an ankle injury, leaving fans wondering if the rookie sensation will be ready for opening night.
The Washington Wizards face a significant injury concern as their No. 1 overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, suffered a probable ankle sprain during Friday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 19-year-old forward sustained the injury while landing awkwardly following a midrange jump shot and subsequently limped off the court.
Washington head coach Brian Keefe described the injury as mild and deemed it precautionary to remove Dybantsa from the contest. Despite the setback, there is optimism surrounding the rookie's recovery, with Keefe stating that Dybantsa is considered day-to-day. The injury occurs at an unfortunate time for the Wizards, who open their regular season against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
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