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Bilal Coulibaly Ruled Out For Opener, Early Season Absence Expected
Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks and is expected to miss at least the first week or two of the season. The third-year wing suffered the injury late in the preseason, delaying what was expected to be a breakout campaign. Coulibaly made a promising leap last season, boosting his scoring from 8.4 points as a rookie to 12.3 per game while flashing two-way upside. His absence opens the door for rookie Kyshawn George to see extended minutes on the wing, while fellow young talents Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr could also benefit as the Wizards lean into their rebuild. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should consider George as a short-term streaming option, while Coulibaly remains a strong stash candidate once healthy.
Source: Bijan Todd
Source: Bijan Todd
