Caleb Wilson set for home opener against AJ Dybantsa in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Caleb Wilson will make his NBA regular season debut on October 21 when the Chicago Bulls face the Toronto Raptors. His home opener will be against the Washington Wizards on October 24, a matchup that features fellow top draft pick AJ Dybantsa. Wilson, selected fourth overall after a standout college career at North Carolina, previously led all scorers during a Summer League game against the Wizards. Fans of both prospects are eagerly anticipating this matchup as Wilson and Dybantsa begin their professional careers.
- •Caleb Wilson's NBA debut is on October 21 against the Raptors.
- •Bulls' home opener is on October 24 vs. the Wizards.
- •Wilson was the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •AJ Dybantsa was selected first overall in the same draft.
- •Both players had impressive college careers before entering the NBA.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Wilson to play against first overall pick in rookie NBA season
"Caleb Wilson is quickly proving himself as a future NBA star. The former Tar Heel's rookie season home opener will be vs. a fellow Top-4 Draft pick.
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