No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa will make his NBA debut when the Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, the team announced.
No more waiting ⌛️ @AJ_Dybantsa https://t.co/XCZ65MiPho
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 28, 2026
Dybantsa hasn't played this season after spraining his left ankle in the Wizards' preseason finale.
The 19-year-old averaged 12.8 points on 44% shooting in four preseason games.
The Wizards' starting lineup has featured Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Trae Young, and Bilal Coulibaly in Dybantsa's absence.
Washington will be without Justin Champagnie (foot), Tristan Vukcevic (hip), and Jamir Watkins (knee) against the Cavaliers.
The Wizards enter Wednesday with a 2-2 record.
