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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 28 MIN

PROVEN: Washington Wizards’ Will Riley NEEDS Minutes— Can They Find Him Enough?

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Washington Wizards face a crowded rotation as Will Riley’s breakout rookie campaign forces tough decisions. Can Riley’s offensive creation and shot-making earn him a key spot, or will defensive concerns limit his minutes in a revamped roster featuring Trae Young, AJ Dybantsa, and Kyshawn George? Ben Strober breaks down Riley’s versatile skill set, analyzing his performance and his growing role post-All-Star break. The discussion explores lineup combinations, the impact of Khris Middleton’s veteran presence, and potential bench assignments for Bub Carrington and Cam Whitmore. With only 96 perimeter minutes up for grabs, whose time will Riley cut into? Get the latest insights on Brian Keefe’s rotation strategy and how the Wizards’ youth movement will shape their path in the Eastern Conference. 00:00 Will Riley’s Rookie Impact 12:04 Wizards Rotation & Minute Distribution 21:58 Ideal Role for Riley Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-wizards/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Cozy Earth Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDON for an exclusive 20%. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #WashingtonWizards #NBA #Wizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Washington Wizards face a crowded rotation as Will Riley’s breakout rookie campaign forces tough decisions. Can Riley’s offensive creation and shot-making earn him a key spot, or will defensive concerns limit his minutes in a revamped roster featuring Trae Young, AJ Dybantsa, and Kyshawn George?

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