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NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 5
Wizards drop measuring stick game against Hawks 
Call it a learning experience. An education. School. The Wizards entered last night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks having played the NBA’s easiest schedule so far.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 2
Alex Sarr's Absence, Bilal Coulibaly's Importance and Other Notable Wizards Storylines to Note Entering Magic Trip
The Washington Wizards had better have enjoyed their full weekend off from NBA action, with the league's schedulemakers showing them minimal mercy entering a packed November slate.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 27
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Thunder
Mavericks Cooper Flagg’s shoulder held up just fine. So did his ability to find pretty much everybody on the floor. After missing Saturday’s game with a sprained left shoulder, Flagg returned Monday and played 40 minutes in the Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 27
Bilal Coulibaly and the Wizards were in contract extension talks, according to report
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been involved in contract extension negotiations, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. That said, nothing was finalized.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 22
Davis on offense, Coulibaly on defense — Wizards thump Bucks in season opener
The season opener was between two teams headed in opposite directions. The Washington Wizards want to win, and — led by a whale of game from Anthony Davis, they did.
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / October 21
Anthony Davis delivers statement performance in Wizards debut
The Washington Wizards made one of the most surprising moves ahead of last season's NBA trade deadline when they acquired All-Star center Anthony Davis.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19
Bilal Coulibaly Misses Out on First Wizards Extension Window. Now What?
A little over three years ago, the Washington Wizards made one of the signature moves of their ongoing development track. Gifted with a seventh-overall NBA Draft selection earned from a season of unintended loss accumulation, their front office landed on Bilal Coulibaly as the introductory member of their next young corps.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 13
Bilal Coulibaly Enters Final Week of Wizards Extension Talks with Newfound Momentum
The Washington Wizards play regular season basketball in eight days. That means just a day after the NBA tips off with a trio of marquee matchups spread
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 11
Lakers Could Trade Jaden Hardy For Bilal Coulibaly Or Justin Champagnie, Per Insider
The Los Angeles Lakers could already be looking to move Jaden Hardy just three months after acquiring the 24-year-old guard from the Washington Wizards.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 6
Wizards Forward is Poised for Breakout Year Due to Two Shooting Changes
Bilal Coulibaly was the first draft pick of the official rebuild, yet he is not the main course. AJ Dybantsa has that title, with Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George as the sides that complement the meal.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 15
Who should the Wizards start: George, Coulibaly or Johnson?
When the Washington Wizards started their rebuild in 2023, rotation debates centered around Deni Avdija versus Corey Kispert for a starting spot and whether Mike Muscala or Danilo Gallinari would back up Daniel Gafford. Three years later, Bilal Coulibaly is the lone holdover from a roster that’s undergone a complete overhaul.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 3
Wizards’ Path to Negotiating Bilal Coulibaly Extension Just Got Clearer
Despite the proven patience that's accompanied the Washington Wizards' no-nonsense approach to the business side of basketball, the franchise hasn't made the outside world wait on many of their biggest decisions this summer.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 28
Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr not in France’s latest FIBA World Cup qualifiers
The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 21
Diluting Doubts: Bilal Coulibaly's Prove-It Year Contains Crucial Wizards Rotational Adjustment
There was once a time, not too long ago, when Bilal Coulibaly was at the epicenter of the Washington Wizards' future-oriented rebuild. He possesses much more in-house value than outside evaluators may assume, with much of his still-building legacy still tied to his importance to getting the teardown started.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 13
The trippy statistical comps for Bilal Coulibaly
This journey through the wonderful world of The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine starts with some warnings. Remain seated throughout the duration of this article.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Anthony Davis extension would be absurd gamble for Wizards
An Anthony Davis extension should not require much discussion inside the Washington Wizards’ front office. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth approximately $275 million, but offering it before he plays a single game for the franchise would be an absurd gamble.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 3
The Wizards’ toughest extension decision isn’t Anthony Davis. It’s Bilal Coulibaly.
One of the surest signs that we’ve entered the NBA’s annual dog days: The Ringer’s Zach Lowe has gone on vacation. The only major piece of unfinished business on the league’s to-do list is a ruling on the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard allegedly conspiring to circumvent the salary cap.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 31
Reporters' Roundtable: What Bilal Coulibaly Extension Details Should Wizards Fans Expect?
By no means have the Washington Wizards put their fans through a sleepy summer of news. They laid their latest (and biggest) NBA Draft-related building block yet in welcoming AJ Dybantsa aboard the squad, and wasted no time in committing to his star backcourt-mate in Trae Young.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 3
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly likely to miss multiple weeks with injury
Bilal Coulibaly is likely to miss multiple weeks with an oblique strain.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / October 29, 2025
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly set to make season debut
Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been cleared to make his regular season debut, according to head coach Brian Keefe, who told reporters today that Coulibaly will be available for Thursday’s game in Oklahoma City (Twitter link via Josh Robbins of The Athletic).
Washington Wizards News / Total Apex Sports / September 15, 2025
Bilal Coulibaly Suffers Nightmare Thumb Injury In Eurobasket: Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for the Washington Wizards, the basketball gods decided to throw another curveball. Or, in this case, a busted thumb.
Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / September 12, 2025
Wizards G Bilal Coulibaly to miss time after thumb surgery
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly is expected to miss some time at the start of the regular season following thumb surgery, ESPN reported Friday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 2, 2025
Five EuroBasket stars who could have a breakout year in the NBA
Alongside established stars like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the tournament also has a handful of lesser-known players on the radar. They may not dominate headlines yet, but their performances overseas show they’re ready to push for a bigger role in the NBA.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / April 4, 2025
Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly on rise before injury: ‘I know they believe in me’
Before a season-ending hamstring injury earlier last month, Bilal Coulibaly was on the rise with the rebuilding Washington Wizards. He still is, but now he’ll have to wait until next season.
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2024
Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive excellence shines despite offensive struggles
Should his offensive game stabilize, the Wizards could find themselves with a cornerstone player.
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