Neto had 13 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and an assist in 23 minutes during Saturday's 123-98 loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Neto paced the Wizards' bench in scoring with 13 points and actually took the second-most shots on the team behind only Bradley Beal. The 29-year-old came out hot, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the first half before coming back down to earth. Neto will continue to be a valuable piece off the bench and could be asked to shoulder some more of the scoring responsibility while Kyle Kuzma (COVID-19 protocol) is out.

Neto finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and six assists across 24 minutes during Saturday's 120-114 victory over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Neto didn't register any defensive stats but contributed nicely as a scorer, rebounder and distributor. The veteran point guard tied his season high with five boards and established a new campaign-best mark with six assists. Neto doesn't get enough minutes to warrant fantasy consideration, but he has carved out a useful bench role for a Wizards team that has been one of the league's biggest surprises thus far.

Neto posted eight points (2-5 FG, 4-5 FT) and one steal over 19 minutes during Saturday's 103-100 victory over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Neto provided a few key buckets off the bench for the Wizards but all in all, it was just a so-so performance. If and when the team is dealing with injuries to the backcourt, Neto is usually the player to step into a larger role. However, on most nights, he is merely a deeper league consideration, at best.

Neto (shoulder) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Neto was sidelined for Wednesday's win over Boston, but he'll return to the court for the second half of the back-to-back set. He averaged 9.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game across his first three appearances of the season.

Neto (shoulder) is out Wednesday against the Celtics and remains day-to-day, freelance NBA reporter Quinton Mayo reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Neto sidelined, the Wizards will be thin in the backcourt. As a result, Aaron Holiday could see an increased workload.

Neto (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Neto departed Monday's loss to the Nets after colliding with Kevin Durant and appearing to injure his left shoulder. Luckily, further evaluations revealed that Neto is only dealing with a bruise, so even if he sits out Wednesday, he's probably not looking at an extended absence.

Neto went to the locker room after appearing to suffer a shoulder injury during Monday's game against Brooklyn, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neto appeared to be in a great deal of pain after colliding with Kevin Durant, and he went to the locker room shortly after. Aaron Holiday could see an uptick in minutes if Neto is forced to miss significant time.

Neto will return to Washington after agreeing to a one-year deal with the team on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off a career year as the Wizards' backup point guard in 2020-21, Neto will remain in Washington for his seventh NBA season. The 29-year-old averaged 8.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.9 minutes per game last year.

Neto will start Wednesday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Davis Bertans (calf) out, Neto will step back into the starting five. In 26 starts this season, he's averaged 10.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.7 minutes.

Neto will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 3 against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Scott Brooks will opt to start Davis Bertans for Saturday's Game 3 with the Wizards down 2-0. In 42 appearances off the bench this season, Neto has averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 19.5 minutes.