The ankle injury came on an awkward landing against the Pelicans and now has his season opener in doubt.
AJ Dybantsa, the Wizards' first overall pick, left Washington's preseason finale against the Pelicans on Friday after spraining his left ankle on an awkward landing.
The extent of the injury has not been disclosed, and Dybantsa is set to undergo further evaluation. Until more details emerge, it is unclear whether he will be sidelined for an extended stretch or just a handful of days.
The bigger concern for Washington is timing. With opening night approaching, the injury puts Dybantsa's debut in jeopardy, denying the Wizards and their fans an immediate look at the top pick in a real NBA game. For a rebuilding franchise that has pinned plenty of hope on him, any delay to his first regular-season minutes is an unwelcome wrinkle before the year even starts.
No further updates on his recovery timeline have been released. The Wizards will presumably provide more clarity on his status as opening night draws closer.