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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.

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Won't play Saturday Riley (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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, shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three-point range.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Riley (thumb) won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Jazz, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Riley won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against Philadelphia due to left thumb soreness, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2025 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

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JULY 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

The Wizards' draft picks aren't afraid of a little hard work Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins will bring “serious competitiveness” to the Wizards, GM Will Dawkins said.

JUNE 28, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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