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Opinion AJ Dybantsa ruled out again, so his Wizards debut has to wait
Dybantsa (ankle) is out for Monday's game in Charlotte. Locked On Wizards had hoped this could be his debut, and Ben Strober reported that he did not travel with the team. Jamir Watkins (torn ACL surgery) and Tristan Vukcevic (hip) are also out.
Sources: AJ Dybantsa status (RotoWire) · Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards EXPLODE in Third Quarter to SUR” at 12:03 · Gil's Arena “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends” at 58:24 · Locked On Wizards “The Toronto Raptors Exposed the Wizards' BIGGEST F” at 21:46 · Jamir Watkins status (ESPN)
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- Reported Freshly extended Brandon Miller pours in 34 against Miami
Miller, who signed a rookie-scale extension on Oct. 19, scored 34 as Charlotte beat the Heat, according to ESPN. Eric Pincus reported that the Hornets made a late offer while Miller sought to top Thompson's extension. Knueppel said on The Old Man and the Three that Miller had shoulder surgery this offseason.
Sources: ESPN: “Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 1…” · RotoWire note: Brandon Miller · Transaction 2026-10-19 · @ericpincus.bsky.social on Bluesky · The Old Man and the Three “Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2” at 27:19
- Opinion Trae Young and Anthony Davis lead Wizards past Bulls
ESPN reported that Young had 25 points and nine assists in Saturday's 124-120 win over Chicago, and RotoWire said Davis added 19. Ben Strober credited the bench, including Justin Champagnie, Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson, with keeping Washington afloat after a weak first half from the starters.
Sources: ESPN: “Young scores 25 points as the Wizards hold off Wilson and the Bulls fo…” · RotoWire note: Anthony Davis · Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards EXPLODE in Third Quarter to SUR” at 24:12 · Gil's Arena “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo” at 1:02:22
- Opinion Khris Middleton's role in question as Wizards' rotation shifts
Ben Strober reported that Middleton was a coach's-decision DNP against the Bulls, with Will Riley getting a few minutes instead. Locked On Wizards hosts expect Middleton to be the odd man out of a 10-man rotation once Dybantsa returns.
Sources: Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards EXPLODE in Third Quarter to SUR” at 7:01, 23:38 · Hardwood Knocks “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 24:07
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