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AJ Dybantsa isn't the only Wizards rookie making noise in Las Vegas
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AJ Dybantsa might be the name getting most of the attention in Washington, but he's not the only Wizards rookie making a case for himself in Las Vegas.
Felix Okpara has put together a solid Summer League showing. It's impressive. The 6-foot-10 forward-center was originally selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft by Orlando Magic before being traded to Washington, and he's already showing why he could become a useful piece.
In his Summer League finale, Okpara finished with 13 points on 6-for-13 shooting while also clocking eight rebounds. The numbers weren't eye-popping, but they showed the kind of production teams like to see from a young big man trying to carve out a role.
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Okpara's size gives him an obvious foundation, but his ability to contribute on both ends is what makes him interesting. A big man who can rebound, defend and provide energy doesn't need to dominate the ball to make an impact. Those players tend to find ways onto the floor.
There's one area, though, where Okpara still has some cleaning up to do. He finished the game with seven fouls, a reminder that adjusting to the speed and physicality of the NBA game is a process.
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Still, the overall takeaway from Washington's summer is encouraging. Dybantsa may be the headline name, but Okpara has shown enough flashes to suggest he could be part of the Wizards' plans sooner rather than later.
Summer League isn't about proving everything in a few weeks. It's about showing teams what might be possible. For Okpara, the possibilities are starting to look pretty good.