Coulibaly will start in Saturday's game against Oklahoma City.
Coulibaly will make his first start since the 110-102 loss to Charlotte on Oct. 26. In four starts during the 2026-27 campaign, the 22-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals over 27.3 minutes per outing.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Downgraded to questionable
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Coulibaly (illness) is questionable for Wednesday against the Hawks.
Coulibaly was a late addition to the injury report after waking up under the weather. If the Wizards end up holding Coulibaly out, the team could turn more to Khris Middleton and/or Will Riley.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Tumbles back to earth in win
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Coulibaly accumulated one point (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Friday's 95-79 victory over Charlotte.
Coulibaly produced his worst performance of the season, while also logging a season-low 22 minutes. With AJ Dybantsa now firmly established in the starting lineup, Coulibaly is likely to flirt with no more than about 24 minutes per game moving forward. Unless you are desperate for steals, it is probably safe to move on him in standard fantasy formats.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Moving to bench
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Couliably won't start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
AJ Dybantsa is ready to make his NBA regular-season debut after missing Washington's first four games with a left ankle sprain, so Coulibaly will slide to the second unit. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 27.3 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Struggles in loss
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Coulibaly supplied three points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 110-103 loss to the Hornets.
Coulibaly struggled to generate offense, finishing with more personal fouls (five) than points. The forward has scored 11 points or fewer in each of his four appearances this season, although his defensive contributions have provided some fantasy value. He should continue seeing substantial playing time while AJ Dybantsa (ankle) remains sidelined.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Poor offensive showing
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Coulibaly finished with two points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 preseason win over New York.
Coulibaly endured a difficult shooting performance, connecting on just one field-goal attempt while committing two turnovers. The young wing will look to establish a more consistent offensive rhythm during Washington's remaining preseason contests, though his defensive versatility should continue to help him compete for substantial regular-season minutes.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Reduced role incoming?
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Coulibaly (heel) could continue to see significant minutes, though likely off the bench, after Washington's selection of AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
His defensive versatility and ability to guard multiple positions complement the team's offensive-minded players, giving him a relatively secure role entering 2026-27. The presence of additional perimeter talent may limit his scoring opportunities, but Coulibaly still projects as an important contributor capable of providing value through defensive statistics. During the 2025-26 regular season, he averaged 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Out for Sunday
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Coulibaly (heel) won't play Sunday against the Cavaliers.
Coulibaly will skip Washington's regular-season finale, which should result in Will Riley returning to the first unit, and there will be more minutes available for Justin Champagnie. Coulibaly will end his 2025-26 season with averages of 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 triples, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Cleared to play
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Coulibaly (heel) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
The second-year forward is set to return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Coulibaly may see a modest workload, with the Wizards erring on the side of caution with their key players.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Listed out against Bulls
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Coulibaly (heel) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Coulibaly will miss the front end of this back-to-back set, but he'll have a chance to return Friday against the Heat. With Couliably out, Jamir Watkins, Will Riley and Anthony Gill could see more run for the Wizards.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Scores 19 points with two blocks
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Coulibaly amassed 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 129-98 loss to the Bulls.
Coulibaly was one of the few Wizards to score efficiently during Tuesday's blowout loss, and this was his second straight game with multiple swats. The 21-year-old swingman has been playing well since the All-Star break with averages of 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 triples, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game on 45/38/70 shooting splits.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Won't play Sunday
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Coulibaly (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly will miss the second half of Washington's back-to-back set after posting 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Saturday's 152-136 loss to Miami. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bulls. Given the Wizards' lengthy injury report, Leaky Black and Jamir Watkins are candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Delivers three blocks, two steals
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Coulibaly registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Saturday's 152-136 loss to Miami.
The Wizards have been limiting the third-year forward's minutes lately, but that hasn't stopped him from producing for fantasy managers. He's scored in double digits in 10 of his last 11 appearances, averaging 15.1 points, 4.5 boards, 2.9 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over that span.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Saturday
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Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Saturday's game against Miami.
The third-year forward continues to nurse soreness in his right heel. If Coulibaly is unable to push through this issue, the Wizards will likely lean more on Will Riley.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Available to play
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Coulibaly (knee) is available for Sunday's game in Portland.
Coulibaly will push through the pain and make himself available for Sunday's game. The third-year swingman is averaging 11.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 triples and 1.4 steals per game this season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Tabbed questionable
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Coulibaly is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right retrocalcaneal bursitis.
Coulibaly has been tending to a heel injury recently, and he's likely set to miss at least one end of the Wizards' upcoming back-to-back set. If he can't go Sunday, Leaky Black (hip), Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins would likely see more action.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Big impact in limited playing time
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Coulibaly posted 21 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Friday's 131-126 loss to the Warriors.
Coulibaly was limited to 19 minutes for a second consecutive game, but that didn't stop him from being a productive fantasy option. He has scored at least 21 points in four of his last seven games despite averaging just 27.9 minutes per game over that stretch. The numbers are there for the Frenchman, but it's worth keeping a close eye on his playing time, as his fantasy upside won't be very high -- despite how talented he is -- if he continues to log fewer than 20 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Will play Friday
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Coulibaly (heel) will play Friday against the Warriors.
The second-year forward will continue to push through his heel issue for now, but he may receive some maintenance days down the stretch. Over his last three games, he's averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Friday
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Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Warriors.
Coulibaly has been playing through the heel issue the past few games, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Coulibaly is out, more minutes will fall to Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Cleared to play
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Coulibaly (heel) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Coulibaly will shake off a questionable tag after dealing with right retrocalcaneal bursitis. For now, it's unclear if he will face any restrictions against the Jazz. After missing two games in mid-March, Coulibaly has totaled 34 points, nine rebounds, six assists, four steals and four blocks in 63 minutes over his past two appearances.
