Final Injury Report for Raptors-Wizards: Will AJ Dybantsa Play?

The Washington Wizards may be without one of their key players in Friday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 23, 2026

The Washington Wizards may be without one of their key players in Friday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors.

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The Washington Wizards are at home Friday night as they host the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Washington enters Friday’s game with a 1-0 record after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks at home Wednesday night.

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23)

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In Wednesday’s victory, Anthony Davis led the way for the Wizards as he recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds and four assists while Trae Young added 20 points and 13 assists of his own.

The Wizards will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against the Raptors in a tough home matchup.

Toronto enters Friday’s contest with a 1-0 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home in dominant fashion Wednesday night.

Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4)

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Scottie Barnes led the way for the Raptors in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points, six rebounds and five assists while Immanuel Quickley recorded 23 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

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

Raptors Injury Report

The Raptors have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Nate Bittle.

Toronto has ruled out Bittle as he will miss his second straight game to begin the season due to a right foot avulsion fracture.

Wizards Injury Report: Will AJ Dybantsa Play?

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4)

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The Wizards have four players listed on their injury report, including forward AJ Dybantsa.

Washington has ruled out Dybantsa due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his second consecutive contest.

With Dybantsa sidelined once again, Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton could both continue to have larger roles.

The Wizards have also ruled out Tristan Vukcevic due to a left hip impingement and Jamir Watkins as he continues to recover from a torn ACL while Felix Okpara has been listed as questionable with an illness.

Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Raptors and Wizards from Capital One Arena at 7 p.m. ET.