AJ Dybantsa Set to Make NBA Debut for Wizards Against Cavaliers

AJ Dybantsa, the Washington Wizards' first-overall pick from the 2026 Draft, is scheduled to make his NBA debut on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The announcement came after the team's morning shootaround, marking a significant moment for fans eager to see the 19-year-old forward in action. Dybantsa had been recovering from a left ankle sprain that sidelined him for the first four games of the season, during which the Wizards recorded a 2-2 record.

Selected out of BYU in June, Dybantsa is the first No. 1 pick for the Wizards since John Wall in 2010. In the preseason, he averaged 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 steals over four games, despite facing challenges with shooting efficiency.