Bilal Coulibaly
F - Washington Wizards - DTD
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Bilal Coulibaly (leg) will be out again for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Fantasy Impact
Coulibaly will be sidelined for a second-straight game on Saturday as he continues to battle a leg injury. The timetable for his recovery is unclear at this point, and Corey Kispert will be primed for more work for the foreseeable future, especially with Khris Middleton (knee) also set to be sidelined on Saturday.
Bilal Coulibaly (leg) will be unavailable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact
The Wizards have ruled out Coulibaly for Friday's game. He's managing some tightness in his leg and will be sidelined as a result. His next chance to play will come on Saturday against the Mavericks, and Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert will both be primed for more work in the meantime.
Bilal Coulibaly was impressive in his first game of the season, finishing Thursday's 127-108 loss to the Thunder with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and one steal in 24 minutes.
Fantasy Impact
Coulibaly was immediately inserted into the starting lineup for his debut, a move that sent Bub Carrington to the bench. The 2024 first-round pick took a significant step forward last season as a regular producer before injuries limited him to 59 games. He is expected to remain the team's starting power forward, though fantasy managers should monitor the condition of his thumb as he gets back to game speed.
The Wizards exercised their 2026-27 team option for Bilal Coulibaly on Thursday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today. The option holds a value of $9.24 million.
Fantasy Impact
The move was considered a "no-brainer" for Washington. Coulibaly is set to make his 2025-26 season debut against the Thunder on Thursday after being cleared following a Sept. 12 surgery on a torn ligament in his right thumb.
Bilal Coulibaly will return to the court for his 2025-26 season debut Thursday against the Thunder, reports Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network.
Fantasy Impact
This is a major development for the Wizards, as Coulibaly is returning to action for the first time since undergoing surgery on September 12 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. He is expected to face restrictions as he gets acclimated to live game action. His return will almost certainly impact Washington's rotation, creating a noteworthy situation given how well Kyshawn George has been playing.
