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Washington Wizards Rest AJ Dybantsa and Two Other Young Players for Remainder of Summer League
The Washington Wizards ended AJ Dybantsa's 2026 NBA summer league participation after two games. The team also shut down second-year players Will Riley and Tre Johnson for the remainder of the event.
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The Washington Wizards shut down No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa for the rest of the 2026 NBA summer league after two games, ESPN reported. Summer league coach T.J. Sorrentine confirmed the decision to The Athletic before Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
Dybantsa scored 27 points with seven rebounds and two steals in his debut, then added 23 points in his second game. His final summer league appearance came on Sunday, July 12. The Wizards also ended the summer league seasons of second-year wings Will Riley and Tre Johnson.
Dybantsa had not played since scoring 35 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a March 19 NCAA tournament loss to Texas. "It was kind of just testing grounds for me," Dybantsa said after his final game. " The Wizards are scheduled to play the LA Clippers on Wednesday before summer league playoffs begin.
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