Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

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• Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

  Will Riley has potential. Will he do the work necessary to earn playing time as the Wizards seek to be competitive in 2026-27? | NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey. He had some good moments last season, though I was less enamored with even “the good stuff” than...

  Publisher:Bullets ForeverArticle published: 2026-08-31 11:00:00 UTC

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• Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

  The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey. He had some good moments last season, though I was less enamored with even “the […]

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-31 11:00:00 UTC