Julian Reese Earns Two Way With Wizards

Julian Reese signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards, and his sister Angel Reese celebrated it on X with "so proud of you!" The 22-year-old went undrafted out of Maryland, spent time on an Exhibit 10 with Toronto, and averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 39 G League games. Washington’s recent injury trouble leaves room for a rookie to earn real minutes; two-way players can appear in up to 50 NBA games, and the Wizards have 24 regular season games remaining. Reese could debut as soon as Saturday against his former organization. Merlin sees a classic late-season chance. The raw numbers are modest, but hustle and rebounding translate quickly. Angel’s public praise is a sign he has belief behind him. Expect a short, energetic audition that will decide if Reese sticks or returns to development.