Underdog NBA (X): Keefe: AJ Dybantsa (ankle) ruled out for season opener on Wednesday.
What happened: Did not play
Before the game: the story
Opinion No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut on hold with ankle injury
AJ Dybantsa is out for Washington's season opener against Milwaukee because of an ankle injury, ESPN and Josh Robbins of The Athletic report. A Hardwood Knocks host still expects the top pick to start once healthy, though behind Trae Young and Anthony Davis in the pecking order.
Opinion Bucks cut Kevin Porter Jr. ahead of the opener
Milwaukee waived Kevin Porter Jr., who led the team in assists per game and was second in scoring last season, according to ESPN. On Locked On Bucks, Justin Garcia says the move helps Kasparas Jakucionis most, and Camille Davis sees more minutes for Brayden Burries.
Reported Rookie Nate Ament on track for opening night
Jim Owczarski reported that Bucks rookie Nate Ament was back at practice and should be available in D.C. if he recovers well. Camille Davis of Locked On Bucks says she has heard, from an unnamed source, that he seems on track to play.
Reported Jaime Jaquez Jr. taking extension talks "hour-by-hour"
Jaquez is new to Milwaukee after playing mostly for Miami, and he told reporters he is now going "hour-by-hour" on a possible rookie scale extension, Jim Owczarski reports. Owczarski had also pointed to a looming extension deadline.
Sources: Jim Owczarski (@jimowczarski.bsky.social) on Bluesky (1, 2) · Roster: Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 21, 11:10 AM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.
Since the final
posted after the final · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
BlueskyMILNate Ament
76ers sans LeBron top the Bucks, 127-116
3️⃣ Losses in a row.
🌤️rookie Nate Ament makes NBA debut.
5️⃣ Numbers.
🕐 Team is feeling the urgency.
Kyshawn George: Scores 22 points with four swats — George finished with 22 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four swats over 36 minutes in Saturday's 124-120 win over the Bulls.
Jaime Jaquez: Nears double-double in defeat — Jaquez posted 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes in Saturday's 127-116 loss to the 76ers.
Dybantsa (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Left, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire, @UnderdogNBA, Josh Robbins of The Athletic
RotoWireWASAnthony Davis
Anthony Davis: Quiet night against Toronto — Davis finished with nine points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 112-102 loss to the Raptors.
Trae Young: Dishes out 12 assists Friday — Young posted 22 points (5-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 8-10 FT), a rebound, 12 assists and a steal across 37 minutes in Friday's 112-102 loss to the Raptors.
Tyler Herro: Scores 34 points in loss — Herro recorded 34 points (12-24 FG, 5-10 FG, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 132-125 loss to the Bulls.
Bucks host the Bulls in their home opener today:
🐟 Don Nelson to be honored
⚾️ The World Series top of mind
Plus:
⛑️ Injury report
5️⃣ Projected starters
💰 Odds
📌 Our live file:
Nate Ament (ankle) listed available to play Wednesday.
@UnderdogNBA · View on Xalso reported by @jimowczarski.bsky.social
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Bucks vs Wizards season opener: What will new head coach Taylor Jenkins do with his rotations?
5️⃣ Probable starters
⛑️ Injury reports - including a key rookie being out
💰 Odds
📌 Our live file
Ament is probable for Wednesday's season opener against the Wizards with a right ankle sprain.
Left, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-21)ESPN · Original ↗
BlueskyMILKevin Porter Jr.
Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Kevin Porter Jr. He averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game for the Bucks last season.
Dybantsa (ankle) participated in shooting drills during Monday's practice but remains day-to-day, Ben Strober of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.
Left, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-21)ESPN · Original ↗
BlueskyWASAJ DybantsaAbout an earlier game
The status of AJ Dybantsa, who rolled an ankle during the Wizards' preseason finale, is considered "day-to-day," coach Brian Keefe just said. The Wizards had a very light practice this morning.
Sims (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 128-127 preseason win over the Pacers in overtime.
Undisclosed (return est. 2026-10-21)ESPN · Original ↗
Schedule & travel · referees
MIL
WAS
Days of rest
4
4
Back-to-back
No
No
Games in last 7 days
2
1
Travel to this game (est.)
491 mi
965 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)
736 mi
965 mi
Time zones crossed
0
1
Road trip game #
2
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Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.