PROVE-IT YEAR: No Extension for Bilal Coulibaly + 3 Keys to Wizards Season

Locked On Wizards Hit - Quick Takes on the Washington Wizards · Oct 20, 2026 · 7m

The Washington Wizards and Coulibaly have NOT agreed to a rookie-scale contract extension ahead of the deadline.

That means Bilal is now on track to become a RESTRICTED FREE AGENT next offseason.

And I think this makes the 2026–27 season absolutely HUGE for him!

PLUS — MY THREE KEYS TO THE WIZARDS' SEASON!

1️⃣ HEALTH!

The Wizards have an exciting roster, but they NEED their most important players to stay healthy.

2️⃣ DEFENSE!

Washington MUST improve on the defensive end, and they have the pieces to do so.

3️⃣ AJ DYBANTSA!

The No. 1 overall pick is one of the biggest reasons Wizards fans are…