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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

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

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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