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3 days ago
Riley led the Wizards in minutes on Tuesday, and he’s scored at least 19 points in four of his last six appearances. Interestingly, the rookie was used in a reserve role in the two games before that, with Leaky Black as the starter. One would think that starting Riley would be a priority for the Wizards the rest of the season, but you never know. Hopefully, Tuesday’s performance convinces the Wizards to leave Riley in the starting five.
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4 days ago
Riley will return to the starting unit after coming off the bench the last two games. Leaky Black started on Sunday, but he will be in the G League and unavailable for this game. Carrington returns to the starting unit with Trae Young (knee) sitting this one out.
Source: Washington Wizards
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10 days ago
This was only the fourth start of Riley’s young career, but it was another productive outing for him. It was a nice response after he was held to just seven points in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. Washington’s rotation has been inconsistent, though Riley has been playing big minutes as of late. If he continues to play this well, he could be a difference maker during the fantasy playoffs.
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11 days ago
The Wizards won’t have Kyshawn George for Tuesday’s game after he suffered a sprained left elbow during Monday’s loss to the Rockets. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Riley, who stands to have increased fantasy value over the final month of the season. Also, Reese gets a second consecutive start with Tristan Vukčević and Anthony Gill still sidelined.
Source: Washington Wizards
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13 days ago
While Kyshawn George’s return pushed Riley back to the bench, the rookie still played starters’ minutes on Saturday. Not only did he lead the Wizards in points and minutes, but Riley was also the only player on the team to surpass 30 minutes. Even if Riley continues to come off the bench, playing time should not be an issue, given that multiple players — including George — are under minutes restrictions and the Wizards’ focus on holding onto their first-round pick. Washington plays four games in Week 19, starting with the Rockets on Monday.
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14 days ago
Riley is available to play after being listed as questionable with a right ankle contusion. With Kyshawn George (knee) also available, Riley is likely headed back to the bench for Saturday’s game against the Raptors.
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15 days ago
Riley, who has been diagnosed with a right ankle contusion, started and played 36 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Hawks. The rookie was in the lineup because of Kyshawn George’s absence, and he is also questionable for Saturday. The Wizards may need to call on Justin Champagnie or Leaky Black to fill the void if Riley and George can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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15 days ago
The rookie made his third ever start in place of Kyshawn George, who was sidelined with a left knee contusion. Riley set a new career high for rebounds, which led to the first double-double of his career. The rookie has had some productive outings throughout the year and should continue to play a large role for the remainder of the season, giving him plenty of upside as a silly season target.
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16 days ago
The Wizards won’t have Kyshawn George for Thursday’s game, as he is out with a left knee contusion. Riley, who tallied 18 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks, moves into the starting lineup. The rookie wing is a player who should be rostered throughout the silly season, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
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17 days ago
The rookie had some excellent performances prior to the All-Star break, but he had struggled recently. However, he was one of the few bright spots in a blowout loss. Riley should be one of the premier silly season options over the final seven weeks of the season, though it may come inconsistently in the near future. Still, he proved in this game that he is worthy of being stashed.
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21 days ago
Before Friday’s game, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said that he hoped to use Riley some at the point during Thursday’s win over the Pacers. Why the inability to do so led to the rookie playing for only four minutes was a question that went unanswered. And for those hoping to see more of Riley on Friday, he played 12 minutes. The good news is that the 6-foot-8 wing was productive, but this is something to watch moving forward. Hopefully, the low minutes don’t become the norm for Riley.
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about 1 month ago
Like his teammates, Riley got off to a slow start on Saturday. But the Wizards were able to make Saturday’s defeat more respectable, thanks in part to their rookie wing. After scoring 20 points in a win over the Pistons on Thursday, Riley recorded a new season-high on Saturday and has reached double figures in five straight. Unlike Kyshawn George, Riley feels like a safe bet to play significant minutes the rest of the season. Don’t hesitate to pick him up if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
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about 1 month ago
Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr are out for Saturday’s game, opening up three spots in the starting lineup. The resulting voids are being filled by Riley, Watkins and Vukčević, with the former being the most valuable fantasy option.
Source: NBA Lineups
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about 1 month ago
If how Wizards head coach Brian Keefe handled the playing time in Thursday’s win is an indication of what’s to come, Riley will be an attractive “silly season” option. While starters Alex Sarr (12/6/1/0/1 with two three-pointers) and Kyshawn George (8/3/3 with one three-pointer) were limited to 18 minutes, the rookie out of Illinois played 29 off the bench. And he was productive, enjoying one of his best performances of the season. Washington plays its last game of Week 16 on Saturday against the Nets.
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about 1 month ago
For the first time in his NBA career, Riley has reached double figures in three consecutive games. However, the rookie wing has only made 40 percent of his shot attempts over the past two weeks. And with Riley’s production being limited on most nights outside of points and three-pointers, he doesn’t have much room for error in terms of his fantasy value. Riley isn’t a must-stash player ahead of the “silly season,” but he is worth watching.
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about 1 month ago
Riley’s opportunities to contribute began to increase in early December, but there may be a little more room for him to show his offensive skill with Tre Johnson (ankle) currently out. The 21st-overall pick in June’s draft, the former Illinois wing had the most productive night of his rookie campaign on Sunday. Riley recorded new highs in points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers. The Wizards play four games in Week 16, and Riley is worth keeping an eye on for those seeking silly season value.
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about 1 month ago
Not much went right for Washington in this game, but Riley was able to have a productive outing. The rookie set new career highs for assists and steals while also matching his career high for triples. He wasn’t efficient, but the 19-year-old has loads of potential, even though he still has a lot of growing to do. Dynasty managers will keep Riley stashed, and he could have a few strong weeks during silly season later this season.
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about 2 months ago
Riley moves into the starting lineup with Khris Middleton (foot) out. The 19-year-old forward is making the first start of his career. According to the Wizards, this is the youngest starting lineup in NBA history with an average age of 20.64 years old.
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about 2 months ago
The rookie hasn’t been able to produce consistently, but he has had a few solid scoring performances in his first season. This was his sixth time scoring in double figures this year and the second time in his last five games. By no means should he be rostered in standard leagues, but he certainly is worth stashing in dynasty formats.
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3 months ago
Washington selected Riley with the 21st pick in June, but he hasn’t seen the floor much during his rookie season. However, he 26 minutes in Tuesday’s blowout loss, which led to him setting a new career high for scoring. Riley likely won’t hold standard-league value for much of this season, though there is a chance he makes a big impact during silly season. However, there is certainly some intrigue in dynasty leagues.
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3 months ago
The rookie is dealing with a sacral contusion that could render him unavailable to suit up against Milwaukee. His potential absence would open up a few minutes for Cam Whitmore, but it mostly won’t impact Washington’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report