Wizards’ October Grades Highlight Young’s Assists and Dybantsa’s Surge

Washington’s early-season resurgence has featured contributions from both veteran additions and younger players, but the rotation’s October performances varied widely. Trae Young earned a B+, with his league-leading assist total and improved defense offset by weak three-point shooting. Anthony Davis received a B-: his defense remained strong, while isolation-heavy offense and poor rebounding numbers held him back.

AJ Dybantsa received the top mark, an A, for his driving, mid-range scoring, rebounding and defense. Bub Carrington earned an A- after continuing to shoot threes effectively and making substantial defensive progress.

Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly each got a B. George recovered from a rough start marked by turnovers and poor shooting, finishing the month with strong offense and defense. Coulibaly’s defensive play was graded as among the league’s best, though his outside shooting remained a concern. Deandre Ayton also earned a B+, with his work as a reserve center helping the team’s defense; rebounding was the main criticism.

Alex Sarr’s C- reflected an unclear role and difficulty settling into the team, despite some promising flashes. Tre Johnson received a D- after struggling badly from three-point range and offering little elsewhere, though his defense showed slight improvement. The evaluation said he needs to make shots to strengthen his case for playing time, while George was expected to build on his late-month form in November.