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On YouTubeWashington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2
Will Riley Places Pressure on Wizards Following G League Gem
The Washington Wizards have publicly struggled like few other NBA squads through the first few weeks of the regular season. Some of the prospects have shown impressive glimpses, with developing pillars like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George even offering star upside.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 1
Wizards vs. Bucks: Alex Sarr to sit out due to injury, Will Riley now questionable 
The Washington Wizards have multiple players who were going to sit out tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, including Sharife Cooper, Tre Johnson, and Corey Kispert.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 17
Checking In on Wizards G-League Rookies
The Washington Wizards have proven themselves to be one of the worst teams in the NBA thus far this season, starting the year 1-12. Despite Washington's abysmal start, they have still taken a fairly conservative approach to this season, somewhat relying on older players to provide them with solid minutes.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
Wizards Rookie To Make Great Impact In G-League
Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins said they would “heavily utilize” the team’s G-League affiliate this season. Now, in early November, he’s fulfilling his promise.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 14
Wizards assign Riley to G League
The Washington Wizards have assigned Will Riley to the Capital City Go-Go, the team announced Friday. Riley, 19, was selected by Washington with the No.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 21
Wizards Hidden Gem Shines in Preseason Showing
While Texas guard Tre Johnson has dominated the headlines for the Washington Wizards rookie class, fellow first year forward Will Riley has quietly built a case for himself as one teams most intriguing first year players.
NBA Summer League Grades for Illinois Alums: Washington Wizards' Will Riley
Illinois on SI is grading the performance of every former Illini in the 2025 NBA Summer League (minus Quincy Guerrier, who played only six minutes). In the first of five entries, we assess Will Riley’s performance in his initial NBA action.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19
Wizards keep accumulating assets but still lack direction
The Marcus Smart era in Washington is over. His brief time with the Washington Wizards delivered a first-round pick, but it's still hard to see where the franchise is heading.
Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins Sees Bright Future for Former Illini Will Riley
Will Riley’s game has been broken down by Big Ten coaches draft experts, everyday Joes and, of course, Illinois on SI . But few can offer a better perspective and insight on Riley’s game than the general manager who decided to invest a first-round pick on him.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 14
Wizards Forward May Be Steal of Draft
One thing we all love to do is look back at what we have done over time to see if we made the right decisions along the way. When we do so, one of two things can happen: we can feel good about our choices, or we can have deep regrets in life.
Will Riley Brings More Than Scoring to NBA Summer League for Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are stacked with young talent. That’s rarely a problem for any team, but arguably a single basketball isn’t enough for the youthful, shot-happy Wizards core.
How Former Illini Will Riley Fared in His NBA Summer League Debut
On Friday night, former Illini Will Riley made his NBA Summer League debut with the Washington Wizards in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-8 wing got the start and put up five points on 2-for-6 shooting (1-for-3 from three-point range), while adding three rebounds in 20 minutes.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Wizards’ Will Riley reveals how he’ll dominate with Tre Johnson
The Washington Wizards lucked out when the Memphis Grizzlies snuck in the playoffs this past season, as that allowed them to receive the latter team’s lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick from the Marcus Smart trade.
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