The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Monday.
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.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Grabs two boards in loss
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Available to play
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Riley (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks
Riley was listed as questionable on the official injury report, but coach Brian Keefe said at shootaround that he expected him to get the green light to suit up. Shortly after Keefe's comments, the Wizards upgraded the rookie to available. It will be interesting to see if he can crack the rotation early on.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Questionable with ankle sprain
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Riley (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Bucks.
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.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Cleared for training camp
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Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Wednesday that Riley (thumb) will be ready for training camp, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
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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Wizards' Will Riley: Won't play Saturday
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Riley (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
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 while shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three-point range.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Out again
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Riley (thumb) won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Jazz, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
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.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Out Tuesday
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Riley won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against Philadelphia due to left thumb soreness, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
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.
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Wizards' Will Riley: Taken by Washington
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Riley was selected by the Wizards with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
This pick originally belonged to the Jazz but is being sent to the Wizards in exchange for the No. 18 selection (Walter Clayton) and multiple second-round picks, NBA reporter Jake Fischer reports. Riley impressed enough during his lone season at Illinois to warrant a first-round selection, averaging 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from three over 35 games in 2024-25. The 19-year-old wing is a skilled ballhandler for his size but remains a raw prospect in terms of strength and shooting consistency. He joins Tre Johnson (No. 6) as Washington's second pick of the night.
