Will Riley News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Sees 31 minutes Sunday Riley finished Sunday's 129-112 loss to the Hornets with 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes.

Impact After logging just 12 and four minutes in his previous two outings, Riley cracked the 30-minute mark for the third time this season and delivered a decent all-around performance. The rookie forward has flashed legitimate upside when given extended run. In 10 games with at least 25 minutes, Riley is averaging 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals, although it remains difficult to trust any player in the Wizards rotation right now.

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Washington heads to Atlanta for conference showdown

The Hawks will host conference foe Washington

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Washington after winning six road games in a row

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nembhard and the Pacers take on conference foe Washington

Washington plays Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Only four minutes Thursday Riley amassed six points (2-2 FG, 2-3 FT) in four minutes during Thursday's 112-105 victory over the Pacers.

Impact As the league attempts to limit the tanking epidemic, Washington appears as though it missed the memo. The rotations continue to baffle even the most knowledgeable of fans, making fantasy value almost impossible to project. Seen as an up-and-coming prospect, common sense tells us that Riley should be playing a sizeable role. However, he logged just four minutes in the win, despite hitting both of his shot attempts. Given what we saw Thursday, trusting anyone on this roster could end up being a recipe for disaster.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Washington takes on Indiana, seeks to end 3-game skid

Washington will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards take on Indiana

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Struggles in loss 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.

Impact Riley scored 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.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley's recent stretch is making one thing crystal clear about his Wizards future Will Riley continues to seize the moment and because of it, the Wizards know exactly where he'll fit in the team's future plans.

FEBRUARY 10 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Cleveland plays Washington, aims for 5th straight victory

Cleveland takes on Washington looking to continue its four-game win streak

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Reverting to bench Sunday Riley is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo, Heat take on the Wizards

The Wizards will host conference opponent Miami

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Scores career-high 27 points 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.

Impact 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 appearances this season, Riley is averaging 7.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 16.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 02.07.26

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets | 02.07.26

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores Career-High 27 Points at Brooklyn Nets | 02.07.26

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Nets score 80 points in the first half and beat the short-handed Wizards 127-113

Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points and the Brooklyn Nets used an 80-point first half to beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 127-113 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Brooklyn Riley will start against the Nets on Saturday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Powers team to victory 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons | 02.05.26

FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores Career-High 20 points at Detroit Pistons | 02.05.26

FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Riley, Cooper lead undermanned Wizards past Pistons, 126-117

Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Heating up from deep Riley ended Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks with 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, Riley actually wound up leading the Wizards in scoring during Tuesday's lopsided affair. If Washington decides to move Khris Middleton's expiring contract prior to Thursday's trade deadline, the door to more playing time could open for Riley. The rookie first-rounder is showing glimpses of his potential across his last seven outings, averaging 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes per game while shooting 45.7 percent from downtown.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

KNICKS at WIZARDS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 3, 2026

FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Knicks lose Hart to injury, but still win their 7th straight with ease, 132-101 over the Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Washington Wizards

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Buries four treys Riley chipped in 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 win over the Kings.

Impact Riley did the majority of his damage from beyond the arc, helping him to lead the Wizards in scoring despite being deployed off the bench. The Illinois product has been feeling good from downtown lately, now converting on seven of his last 15 attempts over the last two games. It was promising to see Riley play key minutes in a tightly-contested matchup, with his 30 minutes on the court marking a new career high for the rookie forward.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Washington heads to Atlanta for conference showdown

Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

Nembhard and the Pacers take on conference foe Washington

Washington takes on Indiana, seeks to end 3-game skid

Cleveland plays Washington, aims for 5th straight victory

Adebayo, Heat take on the Wizards

Nets score 80 points in the first half and beat the short-handed Wizards 127-113

Riley, Cooper lead undermanned Wizards past Pistons, 126-117

Knicks lose Hart to injury, but still win their 7th straight with ease, 132-101 over the Wizards