Skip to content
1 min left · finish 12:22 AM
Email
GCCURRENT
Winter Garden Current
Gator CurrentWinter Garden: Growing roots, community pulse
Good evening, Columbus☀️66°F · Clear
CommunityBusinessSchoolsMore categoriesGovernmentSportsReal EstateTechnologyDiningArtsHealthSearchSaved

Advertisement · Why this ad?

  1. Home
  2. /Sports
  3. /No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa makes NBA debut for Wizards against Cavaliers
Sports

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa makes NBA debut for Wizards against Cavaliers

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

More from Katherine →
Editor-in-Chief · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM · 1 min read
Text size
Typeface
Line spacing
Theme
Focus mode
Email
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa makes NBA debut for Wizards against Cavaliers — Winter Garden Sports news

Washington forward AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft, was in the starting lineup for his debut Wednesday night as the Wizards faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.Dybantsa was sidelined the first four games due to a sprained ankle. Coach Brian Keefe said the 6-foot-9 rookie would be on a minutes restriction.“This is his first game. I just want him to enjoy it. It’s obviously a great milestone for him and his family, so just excited for him,” Keefe said.Dybantsa — who led the nation with 25.5 points per game at BYU last season —is one of three No. 1 picks on Washington's roster, along with Deandre Ayton (2018) and Anthony Davis (2012).The Wizards are 2-2 after starting last season 1-15. "You’ve seen in the preseason, his impact on both ends of the floor. His ability to get out in transition, his ability to be in the passing lanes, disrupt the game. Like I said, I’m just excited for him to be on the court tonight," Keefe said.The Wizards also announced Wednesday that forward Justi

Up nextMan City wins penalty shootout to advance in English League CupSports · 1 min read

More Sports stories

Man City wins penalty shootout to advance in English League Cup — ClickOrlando Sports
Sports

Man City wins penalty shootout to advance in English League Cup

By Katherine Langford

Rays ace Drew Rasmussen to start World Series Game 5 on short rest against Milwaukee — ClickOrlando Sports
Sports

Rays ace Drew Rasmussen to start World Series Game 5 on short rest against Milwaukee

By Marcus Chen

Justin Tucker joining the Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension last year, AP source says — ClickOrlando Sports
Sports

Justin Tucker joining the Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension last year, AP source says

By Marcus Chen

World Series Game 5 live updates: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers — FOX 35 Sports Orlando
Sports

World Series Game 5 live updates: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers

By Katherine Langford

Also covering Florida

Pembroke PinesCoconut CreekJupiterDelray BeachVero Beach
GCCURRENT

Winter Garden Current

Part of the Gator Current Network

Winter Garden: Growing roots, community pulse. Hyper-local community news covering 40 Florida cities.

Sections

CommunityBusinessSchoolsGovernmentSportsReal Estate

Latest Stories

Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'Man in custody after 2 shot, killed in Ocala, police say2 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Ocala, police sayErnie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host‘Saw the tidal waves’: Massive waves rock Florida cruise ships sailing from Port Canaveral

About

Gator Current publishes independent community news across Florida. Local reporters. Non-partisan. Community-first.

RSS FeedNetwork Directory

© 2026 Gator Current — gatorcurrent.com

PrivacyTerms

A product of Edina Automation LLC

You're offline — showing the last loaded page
HomeSearchSaved