Will Riley News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Golden State takes on Washington, looks to halt 5-game skid

Golden State comes into the matchup with Washington as losers of five in a row

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Only five points in loss Riley ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Riley managed just five points, the fewest he has scored in his past 13 games. Despite playing a consistent role, Riley has struggled to put up standard league value, averaging just 13.3 points and 1.2 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game, in 13 appearances over the past month. While he can be relied upon for minutes, his production resembles that of a streaming option, rather than someone who needs to be rostered.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley has a golden opportunity to solidify his role in the Wizards' future plans Will Riley has the perfect opportunity ahead of him down the stretch for the Wizards.

MARCH 14 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Washington faces Boston on 8-game road skid

Washington aims to end its eight-game road losing streak with a victory over Boston

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Orlando faces Washington, aims for 4th straight home win

Orlando is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory against Washington

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Second-best scoring mark of season Riley closed Tuesday's 150-129 loss to the Heat with 22 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 40 minutes.

Impact Riley was one of the few standout performers for the Wizards in a game that will go down in history for Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, and he notched his second-best scoring mark of the season. Riley reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Feb. 7, when he posted a season-best 27 points in a loss to the Nets, and he's been on a tear since the All-Star break. Riley has scored in double digits in nine of his last 11 appearances.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Riley will start Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact After coming off the bench in Washington's last two games, Riley will get the starting nod in Miami. As a starter this season (four games), the rookie first-rounder has averaged 16.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.3 minutes per contest.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley Scores 19 Points at New Orleans Pelicans | 03.08.26

MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

Murphy scores 24 as the Pelicans hand the Wizards their 8th straight loss, 138-118

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Saddiq Bey added 23 against his former team and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the reeling Wizards 138-118 to extend Washington’s losing streak...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Thursday Riley is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Jazz on Thursday.

Impact Riley will move to a bench role for Thursday's contest while the Wizards roll with a starting lineup of Tre Johnson, Leaky Black, Bilal Coulibaly, Julian Reese and Trae Young. Riley started in Tuesday's loss to the Magic, when he finished with 19 points, five assists, three rebounds, two three-pointers and two steals over 33 minutes.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in spot start Riley produced 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 loss to the Magic.

Impact Riley was efficient from the floor and found a way to make an impact at both ends since he recorded at least two tallies in four of the five major categories. Riley has been making the most of the uptick in minutes he's receiving of late, and the rookie forward has scored in double digits in all but one of his last seven contests. He's averaging 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game over that stretch.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 3.3.26

MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores 19 Points at Orlando Magic | 03.03.26

MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE

Receiving fourth career start Riley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact The rookie first-rounder is drawing his fourth career start in Kyshawn George's (elbow) stead Tuesday. Riley has averaged 16.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest across three games as a starter this season, shooting 43.8 percent from three-point range.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Washington takes on Orlando on 5-game skid

Washington aims to break its five-game slide with a victory over Orlando

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Washington looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards play Houston

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Paces Washington in loss Riley closed Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors with 19 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes.

Impact With Kyshawn George back in action following a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, Riley shifted to a bench role after recording a double-double during his spot start in Thursday's loss to Atlanta. The rookie first-rounder still logged a team-high 34 minutes Saturday en route to a team-best 19 points. He has played at least 29 minutes in four straight games (one start), averaging 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 32.5 minutes per tilt during that span.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Will Riley | 2.28.26

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores 19 Points vs. Toronto Raptors | 02.28.26

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Raptors take control in the second half and hand the Wizards their 4th straight loss, 134-125

Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Riley won't start against the Raptors on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder got the spot start in Thursday's loss to Atlanta but will slide to the second unit with Kyshawn George (knee) back in the lineup. Over his last five outings off the bench, Riley has averaged 10.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.0 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Riley (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Riley popped up on Friday's injury report due to a right ankle contusion, but the rookie first-rounder has been given the green light to play in Saturday's home contest. He started in Thursday's 126-96 loss to the Hawks on Thursday and finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes in what was the first double-double of Riley's NBA career.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with bruised ankle Riley is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto with a right ankle contusion.

Impact Fresh off securing his first career triple-double in Thursday's loss to the Hawks, Riley is at risk of sitting out for the first time since Jan. 9. The possible absence of Riley would likely get Bilal Coulibaly in the streaming mix in all leagues, with Justin Champagnie also being a candidate for an amplified role in this scenario.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards face the Raptors on 3-game skid

Washington aims to break its three-game slide when the Washington Wizards take on Toronto

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

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