Riley posted four points (1-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 138-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Riley scored in single digits for the second straight game, seemingly having lost his shooting touch. Despite the poor production, it does appear as though he could be locked into a relatively consistent role moving forward, something that certainly can't be said for a number of his teammates. Assuming you can deal with some inefficient shooting, Riley remains someone worth rostering given the fact that he should see close to 30 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Reverting to bench Sunday
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Riley is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.
The rookie first-rounder is coming off a career performance Saturday against the Nets, when he tallied 27 points, three rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and four three-pointers over 45 minutes. Riley has seen more playing time as of late and has averaged 19.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 steals over his last five outings, but he will come off the bench Sunday due to the returns of Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Scores career-high 27 points
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Riley generated 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block across 45 minutes of Saturday's 127-113 loss to Brooklyn.
The Wizards had just eight players available Saturday, allowing for Riley to make his second career start. He played 15 more minutes than his previous career high, and his 27 points were also a new best. Riley has etched out a steady role with the Wizards as a rookie, and he's now scored in double figures in five consecutive games. In 43 regular-season appearances thus far, Riley is averaging 7.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 16.2 minutes.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Starting vs. Brooklyn
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Riley will start against the Nets on Saturday.
The Wizards have only eight players available for the front end of this back-to-back set, so Riley will join the starting five for the second time this season and should see significant minutes. The rookie first-rounder has scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 17.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals across 27.3 minutes per game during that span.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Powers team to victory
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Riley closed Thursday's 126-117 win over the Pistons with 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 29 minutes.
Riley benefitted from a thin rotation Thursday as the team is still working to finalize several trades that went down before the deadline. He led the Wizards in scoring despite being deployed off the bench, marking the first time in his career he's reached the 20-point mark. Riley is certainly making a strong case to remain involved in the rotation even after the club is at full strength.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Headed to bench
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Riley will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Riley received a spot start in Saturday's loss to the Hornets with Khris Middleton (foot) unavailable, but Middleton is back and starting Tuesday, which will shift Riley back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Riley has posted averages of 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
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Wizards' Will Riley: First NBA start Saturday
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Riley is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Hornets on Saturday.
With Khris Middleton (foot) sidelined, Riley will enter the Wizards' starting lineup for the first time in his NBA career. Riley has averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 18.6 minutes per game over his last nine outings, but Saturday presents an opportunity for the rookie first-rounder to earn a larger role for himself in the Wizards' rotation.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Recalled from G League
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The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Friday.
Riley joined Capital City for its last two wins over the Motor City Cruise on Wednesday and Friday, though he'll rejoin the Wizards for Friday's game against the Pelicans. Over his last five appearances with the parent club, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per tilt.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Lackluster results in win
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Riley finished with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 victory over the Grizzlies.
Despite being held scoreless, Riley has another opportunity for minutes in Monday's game against the Suns in the absences of the resting Khris Middleton, Kyshawn George (hip) and Corey Kispert (hamstring). However, Riley hasn't scored in double figures since the Dec. 14 win in Indiana.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Career-high four rebounds
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Riley logged four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four rebounds over 10 minutes during Friday's 119-86 loss to the Pacers.
Riley saw a handful of extra minutes as the Wizards fell to another embarrassing loss, this time at the hands of the Pacers. Washington has won just two of its first 18 games, many of those blowouts. Riley has yet to carve out a consistent role, although that could come at some point, given the current trajectory in Washington.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Rejoining parent club
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The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Monday.
Riley will link back up with the Wizards before they begin a three-game road trip Wednesday in Minnesota, but the rookie first-round pick doesn't look as though he'll be in line for a spot in the rotation anytime soon while Washington is at full strength. The 19-year-old got the chance to see extended playing time in the G League over the weekend and averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 0.5 steals in 28.8 minutes per game over contests Friday and Sunday versus the College Park Skyhawks.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Available to play
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Riley (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks
Riley was listed as questionable on the official injury report, but coach Brian Keefe said at shootaround that he expected him to get the green light to suit up. Shortly after Keefe's comments, the Wizards upgraded the rookie to available. It will be interesting to see if he can crack the rotation early on.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Questionable with ankle sprain
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Riley (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Bucks.
An ankle sprain leaves Riley's status in limbo for Wednesday. However, his presence or absence should not have a noticeable impact on the Washington rotation either way.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Cleared for training camp
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Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Wednesday that Riley (thumb) will be ready for training camp, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
The Illinois product played in only two games during the Summer League due to his thumb issue, averaging 10.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field. The No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Riley will have a chance to crack the rotation right away with Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) on the shelf to open the season.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Won't play Saturday
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Riley (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Riley has played his last game during the Las Vegas Summer League. The Illinois product played in only two games, averaging 10.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three-point range.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Out again
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Riley (thumb) won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Jazz, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Riley will miss a second consecutive Summer League contest with a sore left thumb. In two appearances with the Summer League Wizards, Riley totaled 21 points, three rebounds and three assists. His next chance to play will come Saturday.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Out Tuesday
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Riley won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against Philadelphia due to left thumb soreness, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
The No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Riley will miss his first Summer League game due to a thumb issue. The 19-year-old forward is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Jazz.
