Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Another positive performance
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Coulibaly logged 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 120-109 loss to the Timberwolves.
In just his second game back from injury, Coulibaly played a season-high 29 minutes, scoring an efficient 13 points. While his numbers won't blow anyone away, he looked comfortable on both ends of the floor and should continue to ramp up his playing time. His shooting can be an issue at times, but his defensive capabilities provide fantasy managers with a relatively safe floor.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Makes defensive impact in return
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Coulibaly (calf) recorded six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 28 minutes in Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets.
Suiting up for the first time since Nov. 4 after missing four straight games due to a left calf contusion, Coulibaly stepped back into the starting five and seemingly wasn't operating with any playing-time restrictions. While he took a back seat offensively with an 11.3 percent usage rate on the day, Coulibaly performed well for fantasy managers who activated him by contributing a pair of steals and blocks. Even though the Wizards sit at just 1-12, the 21-year-old Coulibaly appears to be part of the club's long-term nucleus and should be at lesser risk than veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton in seeing his playing time cut or getting rested in games late in the season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Available to play
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Coulibaly (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly, who missed the past four games for the Wizards due to a calf contusion, has the green light to return with no word of any restrictions. With Coulibaly back in the mix, guys like Khris Middleton, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert could see their minutes take a hit.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Sunday
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Coulibaly (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly has missed Washington's last four games due to a left calf contusion, though the questionable tag suggests he may be nearing a return to game action. If the 21-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out for a fifth straight game, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased playing time.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable vs. Brooklyn
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Coulibaly (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly could be back in action Sunday since he's questionable to play. He's been dealing with a left calf injury.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: No timetable for return
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Coulibaly (calf) is progressing, but a timetable for return hasn't been offered, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Coulibaly has missed four straight games due to a bruised left calf. The second-year forward did limited work during Wednesday morning's shootaround. The Wizards' next game isn't until Sunday, but it's uncertain if he'll be available for the contest. Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert have enjoyed increased roles while Coulibaly has been sidelined.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Coulibaly (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Coulibaly will miss his fourth straight game due to a left calf contusion, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Nets. With the 21-year-old remaining sidelined, Cam Whitmore, Corey Kispert and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased playing time.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't play Saturday
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Coulibaly (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Coulibaly will miss a second straight game due to a lower leg injury. The team will likely turn to Justin Champagnie and Cam Whitmore to fill the void.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't return Wednesday
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Coulibaly (leg) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Greg Finberg of The Daily Collegian reports.
Coulibaly took a hard fall during Wednesday's matchup, which has resulted in him being ruled out for the rest of the contest after logging 16 minutes. He finished with one point, two rebounds and three assists. Per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post, there were no updates on Coulibaly's status postgame. The next chance for him to suit up will be Friday against the Cavaliers.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Strong line in loss
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Coulibaly provided 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-102 loss to New York.
Coulibaly turned in another good performance since returning from thumb surgery, helping out on both ends of the floor. Through three games, the 21-year-old wing is averaging 13.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks. His ability to contribute across the board makes him worthy of a look in most leagues.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Posts full line in debut
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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: Team option exercised
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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
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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: Back in action during EuroBasket
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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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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't return Monday
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Coulibaly won't return during Monday's game against Toronto due to right hamstring tightness.
Coulibaly exited to the locker room in the first quarter after being fouled on a dunk, and he'll finish the game with four points (1-1 FG, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist across eight minutes. Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way due to Coulibaly being sidelined.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Scores 17 points in win
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Coulibaly amassed 17 points (6-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Saturday's 113-100 win over the Hornets.
Coulibaly embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Jordan Poole (elbow), and while he had a strong fantasy line, he could've had an even bigger impact had he shot the ball more accurately. Coulibaly has scored in double digits in his last four games and should remain one of the Wizards' go-to options on offense as long as he stays healthy. In five games since the All-Star break, Coulibaly is averaging 14.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the floor and 26.1 percent from deep.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Working through knee injury
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Coulibaly is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to a right knee contusion.
Coulibaly may have picked up the injury during the Wizards' 104-101 loss to the Bucks on Friday. Bub Carrington and Corey Kispert would be in line for increased roles and playing time if Coulibaly is not cleared to play Sunday. Coulibaly has averaged 13.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals over 35.6 minutes per game in February.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Inefficient 17 points in loss
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Coulibaly posted 17 points (6-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 125-111 loss to Atlanta.
Coulibaly's shooting efficiency has been mostly inconsistent this season, but he's now hit double-digit scoring figures in 10 of his last 12 outings. The second-year forward has averaged 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 threes during that stretch. Coulibaly's workload and defensive contributions have also remained steady, with averages of 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 33.1 minutes.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Posts first triple-double of career
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Coulibaly registered 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 119-102 victory over the Nets.
Coulibaly had an impressive showing on both ends of the court and delivered the first triple-double of his young career, making his presence felt and playing a huge role in a game where Jordan Poole had another subpar shooting display. Coulibaly has been very productive of late and is averaging a solid line of 13.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.
Coulibaly registered 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Monday's 124-114 win over Charlotte.
Coulibaly's scoring total was one point shy from matching his season high, and Monday was the first time since Dec. 26 that he scored at least 20 points. It was a welcome turn of events for the second-year forward from France, as he had been shooting just 39.8 percent from the field (including 18.4 percent from three) over his last 10 outings. Coulibaly will look to keep the hot hand going against the Nets on Wednesday.
