Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) will miss the remainder of the regular season, the team announced on Monday. The 19-year-old Frenchman has been diagnosed with a right wrist fracture. He suffered the injury against Chicago on March 16. Coulibaly finishes his rookie campaign with averages of 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 0.9 steals. He made 63 appearances, playing 27.2 minutes a night. Coulibaly was a starter in each of his last 11 games, and his absence opens up the door for Johnny Davis and Justin Champagnie to play a significant part in the team over the final few weeks of the season.
Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Boston. He comes out of the lineup with a right wrist sprain after being initially regarded as questionable for the contest. The Wizards are now officially without all of their starters, leaving the keys to the offense to Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert. This game could throw up some very strange fantasy lines from the likes of Johnny Davis and Eugene Omoruyi, who are set to find themselves in big roles on Sunday.
Bilal Coulibaly Removed From Monday's Injury Report
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been cleared to return on Monday after a three-game absence. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Coulibaly was cleared from the injury report after putting in a full team practice on Sunday. The rookie started in four consecutive outings before getting hurt and he's been getting more consistent minutes over the last month or so. So far this year, Coulibaly is averaging 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.4 turnovers across 26.7 minutes per game. His inconsistent output has made him more fantasy-relevant in deeper leagues, so his return doesn't make him an automatic start.
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. The young guard has missed each of the last three games due to a right pelvic contusion. When healthy, Coulibaly hasn't been a viable fantasy option lately. Landry Shamet has been filling in as the starter over the last few games. He's not a great streaming option due to the fact he's basically only useful for triples. Corey Kispert has been the better streaming option and is a great play right now.
Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) isn't ready to return to the lineup on Friday versus the Clippers. The French rookie still needs some more time to recover from a right pelvic contusion, missing a third straight game. Coulibaly made four consecutive starts before getting injured last weekend against Cleveland. With him out, Landry Shamet has received a bigger role, with Corey Kispert also benefitting. The latter enters Friday's action after averaging 17.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in February. Coulibaly's next chance to return comes on Monday night against the Jazz.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) won't play on Thursday night versus the Lakers. The rookie took a hard fall during Sunday's meeting with the Cavs, ending his day after just five minutes. With Deni Avdija (heel) questionable, Corey Kispert, who had 20 points and two blocks against the Warriors on Tuesday night, could find himself staying in the starting lineup.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) won't play on Tuesday against Golden State. The rookie had been getting some extra minutes of late without Deni Avdija (heel) in the lineup. He had 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals in Friday's meeting with OKC. However, Coulibaly suffered a pelvic contusion in Sunday's loss to Cleveland and left the contest after logging just six minutes. Avdija and Corey Kispert (illness) are questionable heading into Tuesday's game, so there's a chance one of them returns to fill the void. There's also room in fantasy lineups for Jordan Poole, who had a team-high 31 points off the bench on Sunday.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) was injured during Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and didn't return to the contest. He got the start in place of Deni Advija (heel), who missed his second consecutive contest. Unfortunately, the rookie lasted just six minutes after suffering a pelvic contusion. Coulibaly was coming off a productive outing in Friday's matchup with OKC, ending the night with 11 points, five boards, and two steals. As a result, he was featured in many fantasy lineups. However, the Wizards may now be without him for at least a few games. That said, the team is certainly hoping Advija will be back soon. Yet, there's a chance Johnny Davis could see more action moving ahead, depending on who's healthy. Jordan Poole, who had a team-high 31 points, could also be in line for more minutes from off the bench.
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (back) is cleared to play on Sunday versus Phoenix. The rookie got off to a slow start this season. However, he's found a spot in the rotation and is now averaging 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. The 19-year-old is worth starting in deep fantasy formats. But with Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) unavailable against Phoenix, Coulibaly has appeal in all leagues for those needing to fill a void in their lineup.
Bilal Coulibaly Rated Very Highly By Scouts Ahead Of Rookie Season
Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly has drawn big praise from multiple scouts ahead of his first NBA season. Josh Robbins of The Athletic recently spoke to three anonymous NBA scouts, and they all agreed that Coulibaly has impressive athleticism and great defensive potential. One of the scouts even noted that "the sky's the limit" for the French forward, who was the seventh pick in this year's NBA Draft. Coulibaly only turned 19 just a couple of months ago, and he's definitely still very raw, but the young forward should have every opportunity to develop on a rebuilding Washington team.
