Impact Neto started and played 23 minutes in last Friday's preseason finale. However, this was likely only the case because Darius Garland was resting. Neto should assume backup point guard duties this season.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
RAUL NETO
Returns to bench Wednesday Neto is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus the Raptors.
Inserted into starting lineup Neto will start Friday's preseason matchup with the Magic.
Impact With Darius Garland (rest) out for Friday's preseason finale, Neto gets the nod in the starting lineup. Garland isn't expected to miss the regular-season opener, so Neto will likely return to backup point guard duties next Wednesday against the Raptors.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James scores 23 points, but not enough as Suns defeat Lakers
LeBron James flashed his midseason form, scoring 23 points in 18 minutes before the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-115OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to Cleveland Neto and the Cavaliers agreed to terms Friday on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Neto became the latest addition to the Cavs' roster after Ricky Rubio (knee) and Robin Lopez agreed to deals with the team Friday. He'll presumably operate as one of the main backups to Darius Garland until Rubio is cleared to return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. In 70 games with the Wizards last season, Neto averaged 7.5 points, 3.1 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per contest.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Solid off bench Neto finished with 14 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist in Friday's 114-92 loss to New York.
Impact Neto saw increased action as Washington deals with a plethora of injuries. The veteran guard was efficient with his minutes and provided double-digit points for the first time in almost a month.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Friday Neto isn't starting Friday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Neto had started each of the last 19 games, but he was limited to single-digit scoring totals in seven of his last eight appearances. Tomas Satoransky will serve as the starting point guard Friday.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collects 10 assists in loss Neto amassed six points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 115-97 loss to Houston.
Impact Neto couldn't get anything going in the scoring column, but he was an apt ball distributor in the loss. His 10 assists marked a season-high for Neto, who's had mixed results while filling in for Bradley Beal (wrist).
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wood makes career-best 8 3s as Rockets down Wizards 115-97
Christian Wood set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 39 points as the Houston Rockets used a huge late run to rally for a 115-97 win over the Washington WizardsMARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes seven dimes Neto ended with eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 126-112 loss to the Warriors.
Impact Neto has taken over the role of Washington's starting point guard since the trade deadline, and while he hasn't been able to score in double digits in five of his last six appearances, it's worth noting that he's dished out at least five dimes in three of those contests. His role as a starter might be enough reason to target him in deep formats, but he hasn't done enough in terms of production of late. He's averaging 7.9 points, 4.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game across seven appearances this month.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Effective game manager in loss Neto posted 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four assists and one rebound in 23 minutes Wednesday in the Wizards' 115-109 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Neto's availability heading into the week was in question after he exited early in the Wizards' previous game Sunday with a left ankle injury, but the two straight off days provided sufficient time for him to heal up. As usual, Neto maintained his spot in the starting five, but he continues to play under 30 minutes while Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. keeps reserves Ish Smith and Tomas Satoransky involved at point guard. The lack of reliable playing time from game to game coupled with his low-usage role relative to most starting point guards renders Neto a low-end option in 12- and 14-team leagues.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not on injury report Neto (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Impact As expected, Neto will avoid missing any time with the ankle injury that forced him out of Sunday's game against the Pacers. He went through a full practice Tuesday and should be available for a full workload.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes through practice Neto (ankle) took part in Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact This is a great sign for the Wizards after Neto departed Sunday's game with what appeared to be a sprained left ankle. Considering he was able to go through a full session Tuesday, Neto should be on track to play in Wednesday's game at the Clippers.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In Wizards debut, Porzingis keys 133-123 win over Pacers
Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points in his first game for Washington, and the Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers 133-123MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Departs with left ankle injury Neto departed Sunday's game against the Pacers with a left ankle injury and will not return, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Neto rolled his ankle on a drive to the rim during the second quarter and headed back to the locker room for further evaluation. Shortly after, the Wizards announced that Neto will not return to the game. In 11 minutes of action, Neto finished with five points, two assists, one rebound and one steal. Washington is off Monday and Tuesday, so Neto should be considered day-to-day and questionable for Wednesday's game at the Clippers.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter, Young help Hawks hold off Wizards 117-114
De’Andre Hunter scored 26 points and Trae Young added 25 to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 117-114 on Friday nightMARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-high performance in start Neto had 22 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 157-153 double-overtime loss to San Antonio.
Impact Neto was efficient from the field en route to a season-high 22 points, and he also dished out a career-high nine assists, finishing one short of his first career double-double. The veteran point guard has drawn six consecutive starts since the Wizards traded away Spencer Dinwiddie ahead of the trade deadline. During that stretch, Neto has averaged 14.3 points, 5.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.5 minutes. He's poised to continue garnering a large role for Washington during the final month and a half of the season.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Murray, Spurs outlast Wizards 157-153 in double overtime
Dejounte Murray had 31 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Washington Wizards 157-153 in double overtime Friday nightFEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kuzma and the Wizards visit conference foe Brooklyn
The Nets will take on conference opponent WashingtonFEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pacers snap 7-game losing streak by beating Wizards 113-108
Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 14 assists and Terry Taylor added 18 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 113-108 to snap their season-worst seven-game losi...FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fox, Sabonis power new-look Kings past Wizards 123-110
De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, Domantas Sabonis added 16 points and 11 rebounds in his second game for Sacramento, and the new-look Kings beat the Washington Wizards 123-110FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops for season-high 21 Nero scored 21 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) while adding six assists and one rebound in 31 minutes during Thursday's 113-112 win over the Nets.
Impact With Spencer Dinwiddie traded to the Mavericks and Bradley Beal (wrist) out for the season, Neto got the start at point guard for the first time this season and wound up leading the Wizards in scoring while setting a new season high for himself. Washington did pick up Ish Smith at the deadline to join the backcourt rotation, but Neto figures to remain in the starting five for the time being.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Neto puts up 21 vs Nets
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kuzma leads Wizards past Irving, in-flux Nets, 113-112
Kyle Kuzma had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, leading the injury- and trade-depleted Washington Wizards to a 113-112 win over Kyrie Irvin...FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start Thursday Neto will start Thursday's contest against the Nets, Kareem Copeland reports.
Impact Neto will likely start to see an increased role with former teammate Spencer Dinwiddie traded to Dallas before the NBA's trade deadline Thursday. The Wizards did acquire Ish Smith to fill their backup point guard void, however, Smith won't play Thursday after just getting traded. Expect Neto to remain the Wizards' starting point guard for the foreseeable future.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from rotation Neto (coach's decision) didn't see the court Saturday in the Wizards' 115-95 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Neto was cut out of head coach Wes Unseld Jr.'s rotation for the second game in a row, with Washington opting to go with Corey Kispert (25 minutes) and Aaron Holiday (five minutes) as its primary backcourt reserves. The Wizards could elect to break Neto back in on the second unit at some point, but it'll likely take injuries to multiple guards before he sees enough minutes to become a relevant fantasy option in deeper leagues.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
