Wizards pull the plug on rookie AJ Dybantsa’s Summer League run—just two games in, he’s sidelined to protect his future. The 19-year-old phenom, who led NCAA scoring and dropped 27 points in his debut, is clearly a cornerstone for Washington’s rebuilding push. While fans will have to wait until October for his regular-season debut, the team’s cautious approach speaks volumes: they’re betting big on his long-term impact, not his immediate stats.

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The Wizards are pulling their top draft pick AJ Dybansta and two other rising stars off the Summer League court — despite Dybansta’s scorching start with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists per game — to protect them from injury ahead of the preseason. Will Riley and Tre Johnson, also showing elite flashes, are getting the same treatment. Coach T.J. Sorrentine says there’s nothing left to prove, and the focus now shifts to development for October. Fans are split — some disappointed they won’t see more action, others thrilled by the early hype. With Jamir Watkins sidelined too, the real story is Dybansta’s breakout performance and what’s ahead as these young talents prepare for their NBA debuts.

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