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Hornets post 119-115 win over young Wizards, whose starting 5 had an average age of 20.64 years

Brandon Miller scored 21 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat Washington 119-115 Saturday, sending the Wizards to their ninth straight loss

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

First NBA start Saturday Riley is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Hornets on Saturday.

Impact With Kris 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double digits in scoring Riley amassed 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 107-97 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact With Trae Young (knee) still several weeks away from making his team debut, Riley has a considerable runway to added minutes. Even so, the rookie first-rounder has averaged just 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.7 minutes per contest over nine games this month and doesn't yet carry much fantasy appeal.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Friday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Champagnie scores season-high 20 points to lead the Wizards to a 119-99 win over the Nets

Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points and the Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Tallies 10 points off bench Riley amassed 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to the Suns.

Impact Riley contributed across the board and was one of three bench players to score in double digits. This was a nice response from the rookie forward, who was held scoreless across 19 minutes Sunday against Memphis. Riley is averaging 7.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.2 minutes over 11 December appearances, and there should continue to be minutes available as Washington periodically rests veterans such as Khris Middleton and CJ McCollumn.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lackluster results in win 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points off bench Riley totaled 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and one rebound across 23 minutes during Sunday's 108-89 victory over Indiana.

Impact The Wizards are missing several key players, which allowed Richard to operate as the sixth man Sunday. He's averaged 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.5 minutes per game over his last five contests, so the rise in playing time hasn't translated into a significant bump in fantasy value.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe, Justin Champagnie, and Will Riley

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley just proved to Brian Keefe he belongs in the Wizards rotation Will Riley may have just made the necessary statement to earn more minutes.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 12.2.25

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Monday Riley (lower body) is available to play Monday against the Bucks.

Impact Riley was initially deemed questionable for Monday's contest against Milwaukee, so being cleared for the game hours before tipoff is a great sign for both him and the Wizards. However, even though Riley is available, it is not a guarantee that he will appear on the court, as he is buried on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Milwaukee Riley is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks due to a sacral contusion.

Impact Riley was recalled from the team's G League affiliate Sunday, but he now finds himself on the injury report with a sacral contusion. His availability doesn't figure to have fantasy implications in most league formats.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high four rebounds 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining parent club The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two boards in loss Riley ended with zero points (0-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes during Monday's 119-102 loss to New York.

Impact Riley played 10 minutes for the first time this season, as he is buried in the depth chart behind the likes of Corey Kispert, Cam Whitmore, Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly. However, Middleton (elbow) being ruled out Monday paved the way for Riley to see extended run. It appears that the only way for him to play meaningful minutes is in the event of injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Riley (ankle) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Riley is listed as questionable on the official injury report, but coach Brian Keefe expects him to get the green light to suit up. Riley is not guaranteed any minutes to start the season, however, even with Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) sidelined.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with ankle sprain Riley (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards rookie Will Riley just got the kind of praise you don't hear often Will Riley took no time to leave his teammates raving about him.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Wizards' Will Riley praised after second preseason game: 'He has got a good motor' Will Riley helped the Wizards to a victory over the Knicks on Monday, leading the bench in scoring in their second preseason game.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Notches 17 points in win Riley produced 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one turnover in 26 minutes of Monday's 120-103 preseason win over the Knicks.

Impact The Wizards rested several key rotation players Monday, allowing Riley to see an expanded role off the bench. The Illinois product played in only two games during the Summer League due to a thumb issue, but he's been a full go since the start of training camp. The No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Riley will be pushing to crack the rotation early on with Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) sidelined.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley puts up 17 in win over Knicks | 10.13.25

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Wizards rookie Will Riley explains on-court training camp emphasis Wizards rookie Will Riley credited his teammates for pushing him every day on the court to improve and compete for rotation minutes in train...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared for training camp Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Wednesday that Riley (thumb) will be ready for training camp, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley makes it clear why the Wizards are the perfect team for him The Wizards incoming rookie wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • WIZOFAWES.COM

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Hornets post 119-115 win over young Wizards, whose starting 5 had an average age of 20.64 years

Champagnie scores season-high 20 points to lead the Wizards to a 119-99 win over the Nets