Bilal CoulibalySF | Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly undergoes thumb surgery FridaySeptember 16, 2025 | 06:02 AM

Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery on Friday to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb and is likely to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season. Writer's Analysis: Coulibaly sustained the injury while playing with the French national team during FIBA EuroBasket. He started 59 games for the Washington Wizards last season, averaging 12.3 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. With Coulibaly expected to miss the beginning of the season, Kyshawn George or Justin Champagnie could step into the starting rotation.