Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Best scoring mark since break
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Coulibaly amassed 29 points (9-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.
This 29-point output was Coulibaly's best scoring mark since the All-Star break. The Frenchman should remain locked into a starting role as long as he stays healthy or the Wizards decide to start resting their regulars. Coulibaly is averaging 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game since the All-Star break.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Efficient scoring night in loss
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Coulibaly amassed 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 loss to the Jazz.
Coulibaly was one of the few bright spots for Washington on Thursday, finishing as the team's second-leading scorer while missing only three shots from the field. Perhaps more importantly for fantasy managers, the 21-year-old forward logged 34 minutes, which marks his highest workload since early February, and chipped in on the defensive end with a team-high three steals. While the Wizards' rotation has been notoriously unpredictable lately, Coulibaly's ability to provide across-the-board production keeps him firmly on the radar in standard 12-team leagues.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Adds 17 points in loss
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Coulibaly finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 17 minutes during Sunday's 129-112 loss to Charlotte.
Coulibaly led the Wizards in scoring Sunday despite playing limited minutes, recording his third-highest point total of the season and matching a season high with three made triples. The 21-year-old forward has played more than 30 minutes only twice over his last 15 games, averaging 10.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 25 minutes per contest in that span.
Coulibaly accumulated 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 131-118 victory over the Pacers.
Coulibaly chipped in across all major categories, despite the fact that his playing time was once again limited to fewer than 25 minutes. While his production has been adequate, there is just no way to predict who is going to step up for the Wizards on any given night. With that said, Coulibaly has at least been in the active rotation in 10 of the past 11 games, making him a borderline 12-team asset, for now.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Good to go Wednesday
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Coulibaly (heel) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Coulibaly will shake off a questionable tag to appear in this contest. He's coming off a dud Sunday against the Heat with seven points, four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 34 minutes.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Returning Sunday
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Coulibaly (back) is available for Sunday's game against Miami.
Coulibaly is working through a lower-back issue that sidelined him for Saturday's game against the Nets, but the third-year pro has been cleared to play in the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Sunday. Coulibaly is averaging 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 26.6 minutes per game this season, all of which are lower than his numbers during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Sunday
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Coulibaly (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Miami.
Coulibaly is still considered day-to-day after missing the front end of this back-to-back set Saturday against Brooklyn. If Coulibaly is unable to play, there could be more minutes available for the likes of Jamir Watkins, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Tuesday
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Coulibaly is questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland with a lower-back strain.
Coulibaly is looking to end a five-game absence Tuesday. His return would result in fewer minutes for Justin Champagnie and Will Riley, especially if Khris Middleton (foot) can also play against the Trail Blazers.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Another absence coming
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Coulibaly (back) will not play Saturday against Charlotte.
This is not a good sign for Coulibaly, as he's getting ruled out a day in advance -- he was carrying a questionable tag prior to Thursday's game versus Denver. With Coulibaly out for a fifth straight game, the Wizards could turn to Will Riley, Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins to soak up some minutes.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Iffy for Thursday
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Coulibaly (back) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Denver.
Coulibaly has missed the past three games for Washington, but he's been upgraded to day-to-day and is getting closer to a return. Across 25 appearances this season, Coulibaly has averaged 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Early exit Wednesday
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Coulibaly has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to low back tightness.
Coulibaly will depart before halftime, ending Wednesday's game with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across 10 minutes. His absence could mean more minutes for Justin Champagnie and Malaki Branham. Coulibaly's next chance to play will come Friday at Sacramento, which is the first leg of a back-to-back set.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Hits for 18 in Philly
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Coulibaly totaled 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 131-110 loss to the 76ers.
The third-year forward didn't deliver much in secondary categories, but Coulibaly still scored in double digits for the eighth time in nine games since returning from a minor ankle sprain. Over that span, he's averaging 13.4 points, 6.0 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals, 1.1 threes and 1.0 blocks. Coulibaly could be one of the players who benefits once Trae Young officially joins the roster, if he becomes one of the primary connections for the All-Star point guard.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Career-high five steals in win
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Coulibaly posted 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and five steals over 34 minutes during the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Magic on Tuesday.
Coulibaly finished as the Wizards' fourth-leading scorer and was two rebounds shy from registering his first double-double of the season, but he made his presence felt mostly on the defensive end with a career high in steals. It's been an up-and-down season for the third-year pro due to multiple injuries, but in eight games since Dec. 23, he has averaged 12.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks over 27.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Seasons-high four steals
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Coulibaly totaled 11 points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 119-99 victory over the Nets.
Coulibaly delivered six combined steals and blocks, somewhat negating the fact that he continues to struggle with his shot. Despite scoring double digits in six straight games, he has shot just 39.4 percent from the floor during that time. Assuming you can absorb his inefficient shooting, Coulibaly is worth rostering in standard leagues, specifically for those in need of defensive contributions.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Tallies five stocks vs. Memphis
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Coulibaly recorded 14 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks over 29 minutes during the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Coulibaly finished third on the Wizards in rebounds behind Alex Sarr (nine) and Justin Champagnie (12), and Coulibaly tied a season high with three steals. The third-year pro from France has had an up-and-down 2025-26 campaign, largely in part due to injuries disrupting any momentum. However, Coulibaly has logged at least 14 points in each of his last three games, and over that span, he has averaged 16.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable for Tuesday
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Coulibaly (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Charlotte.
Coulibaly has missed the past two games due to the ankle issue, but this is the first time he has received a questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. Check back for another update on Coulibaly closer to Tuesday's tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Out with ankle sprain
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Coulibaly is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a sprained left ankle.
It'll be a second consecutive absence for Coulibaly, who had just returned from a lengthy layoff with an oblique strain. The versatile forward's absence in addition to that of Khris Middleton (knee) should allow Justin Champagnie to command streaming attention in all fantasy formats against San Antonio.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Scoring slump continues
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Coulibaly logged nine points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 win over the Hawks.
Coulibaly scored in single digits for the third straight game, marking the fifth time in his past six appearances. While his defensive contributions have been adequate, it's been the other end of the court where he has had his issues. Through nine regular-season appearances, he has averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Makes defensive impact in return
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Coulibaly (calf) recorded six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 28 minutes in Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets.
Suiting up for the first time since Nov. 4 after missing four straight games due to a left calf contusion, Coulibaly stepped back into the starting five and seemingly wasn't operating with any playing-time restrictions. While he took a back seat offensively with an 11.3 percent usage rate on the day, Coulibaly performed well for fantasy managers who activated him by contributing a pair of steals and blocks. Even though the Wizards sit at just 1-12, the 21-year-old Coulibaly appears to be part of the club's long-term nucleus and should be at lesser risk than veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton in seeing his playing time cut or getting rested in games late in the season.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Available to play
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Coulibaly (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Coulibaly, who missed the past four games for the Wizards due to a calf contusion, has the green light to return with no word of any restrictions. With Coulibaly back in the mix, guys like Khris Middleton, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert could see their minutes take a hit.
