Bilal Coulibaly and Wizards miss deadline for rookie contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Bilal Coulibaly and the Washington Wizards did not finalize a rookie-scale contract extension before the league deadline for 2023 first-round picks entering their fourth NBA seasons. This lack of agreement leaves Coulibaly's contract situation unresolved as the season approaches. The Wizards may need to clarify their plans for Coulibaly moving forward. The inability to secure this extension could impact his role on the team this season.
- •Wizards did not reach a contract extension with Bilal Coulibaly.
- •Deadline for 2023 first-round picks was set on Monday.
- •Coulibaly's rookie scale contract remains unresolved.
- •The situation could influence his role in the upcoming season.
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