Neto and the Cavaliers agreed to terms Friday on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Solid off bench
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Coming off bench Friday
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Neto isn't starting Friday's game against the Pistons.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Collects 10 assists in loss
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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.
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).
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Dishes seven dimes
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Effective game manager in loss
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Not on injury report
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Neto (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Goes through practice
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Neto (ankle) took part in Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Departs with left ankle injury
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Neto departed Sunday's game against the Pacers with a left ankle injury and will not return, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Season-high performance in start
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Pops for season-high 21
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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.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Set to start Thursday
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Neto will start Thursday's contest against the Nets, Kareem Copeland reports.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Removed from rotation
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Neto (coach's decision) didn't see the court Saturday in the Wizards' 115-95 loss to the Grizzlies.
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.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Delivers 15 points off bench
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Neto registered 15 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 victory over the Magic.
Neto had scored only six points combined over the previous three games, but he came on strong during the first half Wednesday with nine points. The 29-year-old plays a consistent role as a reserve guard in Washington's rotation, but his per-game averages of 7.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists don't offer much fantasy upside despite his occasional scoring burst.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Facing minutes restriction
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Neto will be limited to approximately 30 minutes in Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Although Spencer Dinwiddie (conditioning) remains out Wednesday, Neto will come off the bench once again in Wednesday's matchup and will have his playing time monitored following his five-game absence. He's averaged 8.5 points and 2.9 assists in 20.9 minutes per game since the start of December.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Off injury report
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Neto (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Neto returned to practice Monday, and everything apparently went well, as he'll be available to return Wednesday. With the team still shorthanded in the backcourt, Neto could see increased usage.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Clears COVID-19 protocols
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Neto cleared the NBA's health and safety protocols and returned to practice Monday, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Neto has been sidelined since Dec. 26 due to COVID-19 protocols, but coach Wes Unseld said Monday that he hopes Neto is available Wednesday. On the season, the backup point guard is averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 20.2 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Enters COVID protocols
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Neto was placed in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and won't be available for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Neto joins Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as Wizards players currently in the NBA's COVID-19 protocols. The 29-year-old has been a valued member of the second unit this season, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists and two rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game. Unless he tests out of the protocol early, Neto will likely be sidelined for 10 days, missing multiple games along the way.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Strong off bench Saturday
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Neto totaled 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 win over Utah.
Neto enjoyed one of his better performances of the campaign, leading Washington reserves with 15 points while chipping in seven boards and four dimes. The veteran has notched back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts, but he lacks the consistency in any area that would make him a viable fantasy asset.
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Wizards' Raul Neto: Scores 13 points Saturday
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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.
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.
