AJ Dybantsa rolled his left ankle and will not return in the Wizards' preseason final game vs. Pelicans.
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AJ Dybantsa sustained a left ankle injury in the Washington Wizards' preseason finale on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dybantsa rolled his ankle after landing awkwardly upon nailing a mid-range jumper in the second quarter. He was helped off the court to enter the Wizards' locker room.
AJ Dybantsa not returning for Wizards preseason finale with ankle sprain
The reigning No. 1 pick was not with the Wizards to start the second half. Tre Johnson started in the third quarter for Dybantsa.
Dybantsa dropped 12 points and three rebounds in 15 minutes. He will no longer return with a left ankle sprain, according to the Wizards' team broadcast.
Amid anticipation for his NBA debut game, Dybantsa's status and recovery will now be monitored ahead of Washington's regular-season opening night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
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