Will Riley News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Career-high four rebounds Riley logged four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four rebounds over 10 minutes during Friday's 119-86 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Riley saw a handful of extra minutes as the Wizards fell to another embarrassing loss, this time at the hands of the Pacers. Washington has won just two of its first 18 games, many of those blowouts. Riley has yet to carve out a consistent role, although that could come at some point, given the current trajectory in Washington.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining parent club The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Monday.

Impact Riley will link back up with the Wizards before they begin a three-game road trip Wednesday in Minnesota, but the rookie first-round pick doesn't look as though he'll be in line for a spot in the rotation anytime soon while Washington is at full strength. The 19-year-old got the chance to see extended playing time in the G League over the weekend and averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 0.5 steals in 28.8 minutes per game over contests Friday and Sunday versus the College Park Skyhawks.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two boards in loss Riley ended with zero points (0-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes during Monday's 119-102 loss to New York.

Impact Riley played 10 minutes for the first time this season, as he is buried in the depth chart behind the likes of Corey Kispert, Cam Whitmore, Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly. However, Middleton (elbow) being ruled out Monday paved the way for Riley to see extended run. It appears that the only way for him to play meaningful minutes is in the event of injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Riley (ankle) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Riley is listed as questionable on the official injury report, but coach Brian Keefe expects him to get the green light to suit up. Riley is not guaranteed any minutes to start the season, however, even with Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) sidelined.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with ankle sprain Riley (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Bucks.

Impact An ankle sprain leaves Riley's status in limbo for Wednesday. However, his presence or absence should not have a noticeable impact on the Washington rotation either way.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards rookie Will Riley just got the kind of praise you don't hear often Will Riley took no time to leave his teammates raving about him.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Wizards' Will Riley praised after second preseason game: 'He has got a good motor' Will Riley helped the Wizards to a victory over the Knicks on Monday, leading the bench in scoring in their second preseason game.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Notches 17 points in win Riley produced 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one turnover in 26 minutes of Monday's 120-103 preseason win over the Knicks.

Impact The Wizards rested several key rotation players Monday, allowing Riley to see an expanded role off the bench. The Illinois product played in only two games during the Summer League due to a thumb issue, but he's been a full go since the start of training camp. The No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Riley will be pushing to crack the rotation early on with Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) sidelined.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley puts up 17 in win over Knicks | 10.13.25

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Wizards rookie Will Riley explains on-court training camp emphasis Wizards rookie Will Riley credited his teammates for pushing him every day on the court to improve and compete for rotation minutes in train...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Riley makes it clear why the Wizards are the perfect team for him The Wizards incoming rookie wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Wizards dodged a draft day disaster that's already haunting a division rival The Washington Wizards selected Will Riley on draft night, and simultaneously avoided making a mistake that a rival did.

JULY 22, 2025 • WIZOFAWES.COM

NBA Summer League Grades for Illinois Alums: Washington Wizards' Will Riley Riley, a 2025 first-round draft pick for the Wizards, had a mixed bag of a Summer League in his first organized NBA action

JULY 22, 2025 • SI.COM

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

NBA Mock Draft sends Will Riley to an unfavorable destination Illinois basketball will send multiple players into the NBA next season, and this gives fans one of many reasons to watch The Association. I...

JULY 13, 2025 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Will Riley: Wizards sign 21st overall pick to rookie scale contract Former Illinois forward Will Riley, the 21st pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Wizards.

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

Hornets add winning college players in NBA draft after a 63-loss season The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards were the two worst teams in the Southeast Division last year, and they had two first-round pick...

JUNE 27, 2025 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

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