Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a right wrist fracture, as announced by the team on Monday. The injury occurred following a fall during Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. With 14 games left in the season and a record of 11-57, the Wizards have already been eliminated from the Eastern Conference's play-in race.
The team emphasized that they are taking a cautious approach to Coulibaly's injury to ensure his full recovery. As the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Coulibaly has been a significant contributor, averaging 8.4 points, along with nearly one steal and block per game, in 27.2 minutes of play this season.
Notably, Coulibaly was one of the youngest players in the draft, set to turn 20 in July. His absence will undoubtedly impact the Wizards' lineup for the remainder of the season, as they navigate the final stretch without his on-court presence.
