Will Riley News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Starting versus Lakers Riley will start in Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Riley came off the bench in the Wizards' last two contests. However, with an extensive list of injuries for Washington, Riley will return to the starting lineup. The 20-year-old has played well in 13 starts this season, averaging 15.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 33.5 minutes of action.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

WIZARDS at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 29, 2026

MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE

Camara has 23 for the Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of the Wizards

Toumani Camara scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Washington Wizards 123-88 on Sunday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Another strong showing Riley finished with 22 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 131-126 loss to Golden State.

Impact Riley has been one of the brightest spots for the Wizards this season, and his emergence as a reliable contributor after the All-Star break has been a positive aspect -- both in fantasy and real life. Riley has scored at least 15 points in five of his last seven outings, and this 22-point output off the bench was his best scoring mark since he had 22 points in a loss to the Heat on March 10. Riley has been a popular addition in most fantasy formats, and the numbers back him up since he's averaging 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in 19 appearances since the All-Star break.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 3.27.26

MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Avdija and Portland take on Washington in non-conference action

Washington takes on Portland for a non-conference matchup

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

WIZARDS at WARRIORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 27, 2026

MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores 22 Points at Golden State Warriors | 03.27.26

MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Won't start Friday Riley won't start Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact With Tre Johnson (foot) returning to the lineup following a three-game absence, Riley will retreat to the second unit. The 20-year-old out of Illinois has averaged 15.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Records second double-double Riley notched 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 victory over the Jazz.

Impact The 17-55 Wizards continue to take a long look at the rookie first-rounder, who submitted his second double-double of the campaign. Riley has started nine games in a row, averaging 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per tilt.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Golden State for non-conference matchup

Washington plays Golden State for a non-conference matchup

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz | 03.25.26

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores Double-Double at Utah Jazz | 03.25.26

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Led by Reese and Riley, Wizards snap 16-game losing streak, beat Jazz 133-110

Juju Reese had 26 points and 17 rebounds, Will Riley added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards snapped a 16-game skid with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

NBA Draft analyst comes full circle on Will Riley stock amid breakout Will Riley's recent emergence is opening the eyes of many, even the analyst who slept on him during the NBA Draft process.

MARCH 25 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Washington faces Utah, aims to stop 16-game skid

Washington is looking to end its 16-game losing streak with a victory against Utah

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

New York takes on Washington, looks for 6th straight win

New York hosts Washington aiming to prolong its five-game win streak

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Available to play Saturday Riley (adductor) will play in Saturday's game against OKC.

Impact Riley was considered questionable heading into this one. However, he'll avoid his first absence since January 9. The 2025 No. 21 overall pick has had the best month of his inaugural career, averaging 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks in March (10 games). He's also started in each of the Wizards' previous six contests. That trend should continue, considering Tre Johnson (foot) and Trae Young (back) aren't available.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Riley is questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to right adductor soreness.

Impact The rookie first-rounder is in jeopardy of missing his first contest since Jan. 9. A potential absence for Riley would free up a spot in the starting lineup likely for either Justin Champagnie or Jamir Watkins to fill at power forward Saturday.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Massive workload in loss Riley accumulated 15 points (5-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 loss to Detroit.

Impact The Wizards have spread out their minutes quite a bit in recent weeks, so the fact that Riley logged 40 Thursday is a great sign for his fantasy appeal moving forward. The Wizards were missing several players due to injuries and maintenance Thursday, but that's likely to be a normal occurrence down the stretch.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley is quietly forcing his way into a league-wide conversation Will Riley's recent stretch is inserting himself in a conversation that will open some eyes.

MARCH 19 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Will Riley Scores 21 Points vs. Detroit Pistons | 03.17.26

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 3.16.26

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Washington takes on Detroit, looks to end 12-game slide

Washington will try to stop its 12-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards take on Detroit

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Knocks down four threes Riley finished with 21 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists and four rebounds over 39 minutes during Monday's 125-117 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Riley bounced back from a pair of single-digit scoring efforts over his previous two games with a 21-point performance. Monday marked the rookie's fourth 20-point outing of the year, as well as the fourth time he's connected on four triples in a game. After not seeing consistent playing time to open the campaign, Riley has emerged as an elevated contributor down the stretch for the Wizards, logging 25-plus minutes in each of his past 12 appearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Camara has 23 for the Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of the Wizards

Avdija and Portland take on Washington in non-conference action

Washington plays Golden State for non-conference matchup

Led by Reese and Riley, Wizards snap 16-game losing streak, beat Jazz 133-110

Washington faces Utah, aims to stop 16-game skid

New York takes on Washington, looks for 6th straight win

Washington takes on Detroit, looks to end 12-game slide