Final Injury Report for Bucks-Wizards: Will AJ Dybantsa, Nate Ament Play?

Both the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks may be without one of their key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 21, 2026

Both the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks may be without one of their key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.

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The Washington Wizards are at home Wednesday night as they host the Milwaukee Bucks in their 2026-27 NBA season opener.

Washington enters the new season looking to turn the franchise around behind a core led by Trae Young and Anthony Davis after finishing with a league-worst 17-65 record last season. The Wizards will also look to snap their five-year playoff drought.

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3)

The Wizards will try to start the season with a victory Wednesday as they face off against the Bucks at home in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Milwaukee enters the season looking to bounce back from last season’s struggles, which saw them finish 11th in the East with a 32-50 record and miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. However, the Bucks are amid a rebuild after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Bucks Injury Report: Will Nate Ament Play?

The Bucks have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed rookie Nate Ament as probable.

Milwaukee has listed Ament as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with a left ankle sprain.

Wizards Injury Report: Will AJ Dybantsa Play?

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4)

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The Wizards have three players listed on their injury report, including rookie AJ Dybantsa.

Washington has ruled out Dybantsa as the 2026 first overall pick will miss Wednesday’s game due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in the Wizards’ preseason finale.

With Dybantsa sidelined, Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton could both be in line for increased roles.

The Wizards have also ruled out Tristan Vukcevic due to a left hip impingement while Jamir Watkins is out as he continues to recover from a torn ACL.

Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Bucks and Wizards from Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET.