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Wizards' Coulibaly Out; Sarr's Injury Clouds Season Start

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bilal Coulibaly will miss the start of the 2025-26 season due to thumb surgery, per Wizards GM Will Dawkins.
Alex Sarr has a calf strain and could be limited through training camp.
Sarr, the No. 2 pick in 2024, started 67 games as a rookie and is projected to start at center when healthy.

History

Historical Context

The NBA's merger with the ABA in 1976 transformed the league, adding four teams and introducing the three-point line, which reshaped gameplay. This historical shift parallels current challenges, as injuries to players like Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr may impact the Washington Wizards' competitiveness in the upcoming season, reflecting ongoing struggles teams face in maintaining roster stability.

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Story summary

Bilal Coulibaly will miss the start of the 2025-26 season due to thumb surgery, per Wizards GM Will Dawkins.
Alex Sarr has a calf strain and could be limited through training camp.
Sarr, the No. 2 pick in 2024, started 67 games as a rookie and is projected to start at center when healthy.

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