AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Washington Wizards rookie and No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight after missing the first four games of the season due to a sprained ankle.
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— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 28, 2026
Dybantsa started the game alongside Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George for the new-look Wizards, who have started the season 2-2.
He had nine points in the first quarter on 3-for-3 shooting, including knocking down his first 3-pointer, and added an assist.
On the whole, Dybantsa dropped 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting, along with two rebounds and two assists, but the Cavaliers took control late to defeat the Wizards.
It’s the most points for a Wizards’ rookie in their debut since Tom Gugliotta, who scored 20 on Nov. 2, 1992 against the Charlotte Hornets.