Bilal Coulibaly News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Drains four threes in loss Coulibaly ended Wednesday's 142-122 loss to New Orleans with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 32 minutes.

Impact The 19-year-old rookie is on a bit of a heater, scoring in double digits in five straight games while producing his first career double-double and shooting 40.0 percent (8-for-20) from three-point range. Coulibaly is averaging 13.2 points, 5.8 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 threes over that brief stretch with an eye-popping 60.5 percent shooting from the floor, and while he still has plenty to work on -- he's also shooting 46.2 percent from the free-throw line over those five games -- he's flashing the upside that compelled the Wizards to scoop him up with the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses despite blowout Coulibaly produced 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 146-101 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Washington lost this game by a whopping 45 points, but the rookie was one of the few bright spots. With his ability to chip in across the board, Coulibaly offers some impressive versatility in fantasy basketball. Through four December games, Coulibaly has averaged 12.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing despite loss Coulibaly logged 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, three steals and a rebound through 28 minutes in Wednesday's 131-126 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Coulibaly has consistently seen heavy minutes this season, especially as of recently. Since missing the Milwaukee game Nov. 24 due to a knee injury, the rookie forward has averaged 9.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks over 29.0 minutes. He and Corey Kispert lead the charge amongst the second unit for the Wizards, and as he develops through his first season, expect Coulibaly's role to potentially increase moving forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr. and Bilal Coulibaly

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bilal Coulibaly puts up 14 vs. 76ers

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Absent from injury report Coulibaly (knee) is not listed on the Wizards injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coulibaly was a late addition to the injury report Friday before being ruled out of the team's eventual loss to the Bucks. It looks like the Wizards were just erring on the side of caution with the rookie on the frontend of a back-to-back set. Barring any setbacks, look for him to see a similar workload to the 26.6 minutes he has averaged over the previous nine games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Coulibaly (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's In-Season Tournament matchup with the Bucks, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Coulibaly was a late addition to the Wizards' injury report due to a left knee bruise. The rookie has been productive recently, posting 10.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes over his last nine appearances. In his absence, Landry Shamet, Johnny Davis, Corey Kispert and Danilo Gallinari are all candidates to take on some of his minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Coulibaly is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Coulibaly wasn't listed on the Wizards' initial injury report, but he's now in danger of missing his first game of the season. The rookie has played well of late, posting 10.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes over his last nine appearances, so his potential absence would open up extra playing time for Landry Shamet, Johnny Davis, Corey Kispert and Danilo Gallinari.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cools off against Knicks Coulibaly notched six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 31 minutes during Friday's 120-99 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Coulibaly cooled off against the Knicks, but despite the dud, it's notable that he still played 31 minutes on the night. He's played at least 28 minutes in four straight contests, averaging 11.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers in that span. It's clear that he's earning the trust of the coaching staff.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Bilal Coulibaly, and Jordan Poole

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Impressive off bench in loss Coulibaly amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-94 loss to the Nets.

Impact Coulibaly had scored in double digits in just two of his previous eight appearances, including nine points in his first start back on Oct. 30, but he destroyed those numbers and recorded his best outing of the season here. Coulibaly is still raw to log heavy minutes on a regular basis, but he seems to be improving and is a player worth watching as the season progresses, particularly in dynasty and keeper formats.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr., Landry Shamet, Kyle Kuzma, and Bilal Coulibaly

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bilal Coulibaly puts up career-high 20 at Nets

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bilal Coulibaly learning, growing and impressing his Wizards teammates as a rookie The 19-year-old rookie scored a career-high 20 points as Washington lost to Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bilal Coulibaly takes a step forward as the Wizards falter in Brooklyn The rookie from France had a breakout game (and a painful late turnover) as the Wizards fell, 102-94, at Barclays Center.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Scores career-high 10 Coulibaly posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 146-128 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Coulibaly hit double-digit scoring for the first time in his young career, despite logging his second-fewest minutes of the season. His game is raw but Coulibaly is an intense defender, so his 7-foot-2 wingspan not fueling more steal and block production in his rotation role is peculiar.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Coulibaly isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Mike Muscala will replace Coulibaly in the starting lineup Wednesday, with Daniel Gafford (ankle) still out. Coulibaly has flashed his defensive potential already this season and should be one of Washington's first options off the bench at the forward position.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, and Wes Unseld Jr.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gets starts sans Gafford Coulibaly will start Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact With Daniel Gafford (hip) sidelined, the Wizards are opting for a small lineup with Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija and Kyle Kuzma surrounding Coulibaly, who'll be making his first regular-season start in the NBA. Across his first two games, the rookie has averaged 1.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 18.5 minutes, but he figures to see an uptick in playing time and production versus Boston.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in pro debut Coulibaly had three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 143-120 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Coulibaly, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, didn't get into the scoring mix Wednesday but did lead the team in blocks. He also had three turnovers, the second-most on the team behind Jordan Poole, but that's to be expected for a rookie. He'll continue to get meaningful minutes off the bench and will look to build off his NBA debut Saturday when the Wizards host the Grizzlies.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start in opener Coulibaly isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pacers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coulibaly will be replaced by Kyle Kuzma, who missed the team's final two preseason outings with a calf contusion, in the starting five Wednesday. The rookie forward will likely be one of Washington's first options off the bench.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Coulibaly puts up 12 points vs. Charlotte Hornets

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

'He's doing a great job': Poised rookie Bilal Coulibaly is impressing the Wizards Coulibaly is dealing with a lot of adjustments right now, but he's displaying uncommon composure.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr., Johnny Davis and Bilal Coulibaly

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly is ready for the moment but isn't in a rush Bilal Coulibaly, the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft, is making a strong early impression on his teammates on and off the court.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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