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Dybantsa, who was selected first overall, sustained the injury during the Wizards' preseason finale last Friday. The rookie appeared to land awkwardly on his left ankle while attempting a midrange jump shot, forcing him to leave the contest and head to the locker room. Prior to his exit in the second quarter, he had recorded 12 points in 15 minutes of play.
Recovery timeline and upcoming schedule
Following the incident, coach Keefe initially described the issue as a mild ankle sprain. While the team has now officially ruled him out for the season opener, the organization is currently treating his status as day-to-day. This designation suggests the coaching staff is monitoring his progress closely before clearing him for a return to competitive action.
The Wizards are looking ahead to a busy start to their schedule, which provides Dybantsa with a few potential windows for his debut. Following the matchup with Milwaukee, the team returns home to host the Toronto Raptors this Friday. Should he be cleared by the medical staff, that contest represents the next opportunity for the rookie to take the floor. The schedule does not get any easier for Washington, as they are set to travel to Chicago on Saturday to begin a stretch of three consecutive road games.
