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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.

The Wizards were without Alex Sarr for Sunday’s game, opening up a place in the starting lineup for Bagley. And he had a good night, not missing a shot and recording a complete stat line. Given Sarr’s youth, he’s unlikely to be in a position where the Wizards use any excuse to shut him down. For that reason, it’s challenging to trust Bagley as a potential silly season standout fully. But, like Sunday, there will be nights when he’s worth streaming.

When discussing Wizards players who could potentially have added value during the silly season, Johnson’s name rarely, if ever, comes up. And with good reason. Sunday’s game was the first in which he played more than 20 minutes. Johnson made the most of his 27 minutes, recorded a season-high point total, and dished out four assists. One game doesn’t suddenly put him on the list of players worth targeting for the post-deadline portion of the season. However, his performance against the Kings may have earned Johnson another shot at extended minutes.

Including Coulibaly, six Wizards scored between 13 and 18 points. Also, he’s recorded two steals in four of his last six appearances. Over the past two weeks, Coulibaly has provided seventh-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With the Wizards clearly rebuilding, Bilal has the potential to be a silly-season standout, especially given his availability for both games of the team’s most recent back-to-back. The Wizards play four games in Week 16, including one back-to-back.

The Wizards won’t have Alex Sarr for Sunday’s game, as he’s been ruled out with a sore right calf. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Bagley, who is worth streaming in this role. That’s the lone change to the lineup that began Friday’s loss to the Lakers.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Sarr will not play due to a sore right calf. Marvin Bagley III (back) is available after missing Friday’s loss to the Lakers, and he’s the most likely replacement in the starting lineup. Due to the Wizards’ lack of interior depth, Bagley is worth streaming.

Johnson, who sprained his left ankle during Thursday’s win over the Bucks, will miss a second straight game. Bub Carrington replaced him in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Lakers, recording 15 points and six assists in 25 minutes. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.

Bagley is back after having missed Washington’s last five games. His return may push Anthony Gill out of the rotation, but that isn’t guaranteed. Alex Sarr (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game, so there may be a need for Bagley and Gill to contribute.

With Tre Johnson (ankle) sidelined for this game, Carrington returned to the starting unit. He was able to remain productive despite some inefficiencies. This was the eighth straight game that he has hit multiple three-pointers, and he has remained a solid source of assists during this stretch. If Johnson remains out against the Kings on Sunday, Carrington should remain productive as a starter once again.

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.