Who is AJ Dybantsa?
AJ Dybantsa is a rookie forward for the Washington Wizards of the NBA. He is the league's No. 1 overall draft pick. He is listed as out for Monday, Oct. 26, against the Charlotte Hornets because of a sprained left ankle, and he has not yet played in a regular-season NBA game.
Why it's in the news
The Wizards ruled Dybantsa out for their Monday, Oct. 26 game at Charlotte because of a left ankle sprain. It is his fourth straight missed game and his NBA debut is still pending.
- Wizards vs Hornets — Wizards rule out rookie AJ Dybantsa for Monday's game at Charlotte
Background
AJ Dybantsa plays forward for the Washington Wizards, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected first overall in the NBA draft, which means he was the first player chosen by any team. The Wizards have used the early part of the season without him.
The Wizards announced that Dybantsa will miss their road game at the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Oct. 26. The team cited a sprain of his left ankle. This would be his fourth straight game out. Coverage of the injury notes that his NBA debut has been delayed, and that he has not appeared in a game yet this season. Washington entered the matchup with a 2-1 record, while Charlotte was hoping to improve to 3-1.
Dybantsa's status is the main reason the matchup is in the news. Fans are also looking up the Hornets' final injury report, which also listed Charlotte guard Kon Knueppel. Coverage of the game includes TV and streaming information, a game preview, and betting previews, which are linked from the sources on this page.
What people are asking
Is AJ Dybantsa playing tonight?
No. The Wizards ruled him out of their Monday, Oct. 26 road game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has not listed a return date in the sources used for this page.
Has AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut?
Not yet. Coverage of the injury says he has not played a game this season, so his NBA debut is still pending.
What is AJ Dybantsa's height?
The sources used for this page do not give his height.
What are AJ Dybantsa's stats?
He has not played in a regular-season game this season, so there are no game stats to report yet.
What is AJ Dybantsa's contract?
The sources used for this page do not give details of his contract.
Where can I watch Wizards vs. Hornets?
A New York Times headline covers TV channel and streaming options for the October 26 game. The details themselves are not included in the sources used for this page.
Sources
- ESPNWizards' AJ Dybantsa (ankle) to miss season opener
- Yahoo SportsWashington Wizards Announce Injury Report vs. Charlotte Hornets (Oct. 26)
- NBC SportsKawhi Leonard (knee) ruled out Sunday vs. MIN
- The New York TimesHow to watch Wizards vs. Hornets: TV channel and streaming options for October 26
- Sports IllustratedWizards vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Monday, Oct. 26