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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

Washington Wizards Win Over Sacramento Kings | 02.01.26

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Will Riley Scores Career-High 18 Points vs. Sacramento Kings | 02.01.26

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

Tallies four swipes in loss Riley finished with 13 points (5-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five assists, four steals and two rebounds over 25 minutes during Friday's 142-111 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Although Riley struggled with efficiency from the field, he still scored in double figures for the second time over his last five outings. The rookie first-rounder saw increased playing time in the blowout win and turned in a solid all-around performance. He set career highs in both assists and steals, leading the Wizards in swipes. The 19-year-old forward has seen double-digit minutes in each of Washington's last nine outings and may continue to see meaningful playing time with the Wizards seemingly focusing on their youth movement.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Riley will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Riley received a spot-start in Saturday's loss to the Hornets with Khris Middleton (foot) unavailable, but Middleton is back and starting Tuesday, which will shift Riley back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Riley has posted averages of 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 24 • 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.

JANUARY 24 • 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.

JANUARY 23 • 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

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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

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