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AJ Dybantsa ruled out for Wizards season opener with ankle injury

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Keefe previously stated Dybantsa was pulled from the preseason finale 'for precaution.'

Underdog NBA reports that head coach Brian Keefe rules forward out for Wednesday's season opener.

Dybantsa misses the start of the regular season due to an ankle sprain. The first overall pick sustained the injury during the team's preseason finale against the .

The host the on Wednesday. With Dybantsa unavailable, Washington turns to wings such as Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly to fill the rotation.