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Top Bilal Coulibaly News
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Posts full line in debut
Coulibaly (thumb) ended with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 127-108 loss to the Thunder.
After missing Washington's first four games while completing his recovery from right thumb surgery, Coulibaly was cleared to make his 2025-26 debut Thursday and immediately took back a spot in the starting five, with Bub Carrington moving to the bench as a result. Though he improved his averages across the board during his sophomore season in 2024-25 while taking on a larger role for Washington, Coulibaly didn't take much of a step forward with his efficiency, converting at a 42.1 percent clip from the field and 28.1 percent rate from downtown. At least for his debut game, Coulibaly fared well from inside the arc, and he delivered the production in the defensive categories that has driven most of his fantasy value in the prior two seasons. Some inconsistency should be expected with Coulibaly's offensive output moving forward, but the excellent all-around line he posted Thursday at least makes him worthy of a speculative pickup in most leagues where he's still available.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Starting Thursday
Coulibaly is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Thunder.
With Coulibaly starting, Bub Carrington will shift to the second unit, and his minutes could see a sizeable dip. Joining Coulibaly in the starting five will be CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton and Alex Sarr.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Team option exercised
The Wizards exercised their 2026-27 team option for Coulibaly on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Coulibaly's option is valued at $9.24 million, and this decision was a no-brainer for the franchise. Coulibaly underwent a Sept. 12 surgery to address a ligament tear in his right thumb, but he's been cleared to make his 2025-26 debut against the Thunder on Thursday.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: To debut Thursday
Coulibaly (thumb) will make his season debut Thursday against the Thunder, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
This is a huge development for the Wizards as they reintroduce their prized young forward back into the mix. He's likely to have restrictions in the early going, as this will be his first live action since his Sept. 12 surgery to address a ligament tear in his right thumb. With Coulibaly set to return, it will be interesting to see how the Wizards tweak their rotation because of how well Kyshawn George is playing.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Ruled out for Tuesday
Coulibaly (thumb) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Head coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that Coulibaly is considered day-to-day, though the team doesn't have a set timetable for his return, according to Ben Strober of 106-7 The Fan Washington. The 21-year-old swingman's next opportunity to make his season debut will come Thursday against the Thunder.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Day-to-day, no timeline to debut
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that Coulibaly (thumb) is considered day-to-day, but the third-year wing is without a timeline to make his 2025-26 debut, Ben Strober of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.
Coulibaly didn't play during the preseason and was a partial participant in practice as recently as a week ago, but it's unclear how much more on-court work the 21-year-old has been able to do since then. Though Keefe's comments suggest that the Wizards aren't anticipating him missing extensive time while he continues to work his way back from Sept. 12 surgery to address a ligament tear in his right thumb, Coulibaly should still be viewed as doubtful, at best, for the Wizards' next game Tuesday versus the 76ers.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Confirmed out for Wednesday
Coulibaly (thumb) won't play Opening Night against the Bucks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
No surprise here, as it's been widely reported that Coulibaly would miss the first week or two of the regular season. For now, fantasy managers can anticipate a return in early November if his rehab continues to progress well. Kyshawn George is likely to see an increased role to open the season as a result.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Logs partial practice Saturday
Coulibaly (thumb) was a partial participant in practice Saturday, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Coulibaly participated in portions of contact drills during Saturday's practice as he recovers from right thumb surgery. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins previously noted that the wing was expected to return within the first or second week of the regular season, so this practice development aligns with that initial expectation.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Re-evaluated in three weeks
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Wednesday that Coulibaly (thumb) will be re-evaluated in a few weeks, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Dawkins said that based on Coulibaly's timetable, he's likely to miss all of training camp and return around the first or second week of the season. Coulibaly underwent surgery Sept. 12 to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb, but prospective fantasy managers will be relieved to hear that he's not facing an extended absence.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Undergoes thumb surgery
Coulibaly underwent surgery Friday to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Coulibaly suffered the injury while playing for France during EuroBasket. The 20-year-old will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season as he recovers from surgery. The former first-round draft pick played and started 59 games for Washington during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from beyond the arc. Outside of his shooting percentages, Coulibaly improved his numbers across the board, making a substantial jump from his rookie season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Back in action during EuroBasket
Coulibaly (hamstring) logged 10 points in 22 minutes of action for France during Sunday's 92-77 win over Greece in EuroBasket exhibition play, per Giorgos Kyriakidis of BasketNews.com.
Coulibaly missed the final month of the regular season due to a hamstring injury, but fantasy managers should be encouraged to see him back on the court this summer. The 2023 first-rounder figures to be a full participant in training camp this fall, and he's set to play a significant role in Washington's frontcourt in 2025-26. Coulibaly averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.0 minutes per game through 59 regular-season outings in 2024-25.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Saint-Cloud, FR |
| Age: 21 |
| Experience: 2 |