A.J. Dybantsa’s NBA debut will have to wait.
The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft won’t play for the Wizards in Wednesday’s home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, Washington coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday.
Dybantsa is considered day-to-day with an ankle sprain.
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The BYU product has been credited with helping to resuscitate the Wizards’ dormant fan base. The franchise hasn’t made the postseason since the 2020-21 season.
Washington won the NBA Draft Lottery after a 17-65 finish last season. Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring with 25.5 points per game as a freshman at BYU, was the clear choice.
Dybantsa is expected to be the anchor of a new-look Wizards roster. All-Star forward Anthony Davis is expected to make his team debut on Wednesday. Washington traded for the former Laker and Maverick midway through last season, though injuries kept him off the court.
Guard Trae Young, another trade acquisition from last season, is expected to lead Keefe’s squad on offense.
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