Overview
- Washington signed Julian Reese to a two-way contract on February 28 after stints with the Lakers’ Summer League, an Exhibit 10 with Toronto, and Raptors 905 in the G League.
- In his second NBA start on March 3 against the Magic, Reese posted 9 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists on 4-for-6 shooting in 33 minutes in a 126-109 loss.
- Reese debuted as a starter on March 2 versus the Rockets, logging 2 points and 4 rebounds in 28 minutes.
- Angel Reese attended the March 3 game in a Wizards jersey and said in a sideline interview she rushed to get gear, praised her brother’s passion, and described crying when he got the call-up.
- At 16-45, Washington is using late-season minutes to evaluate young players, and Trae Young is expected to make his Wizards debut soon, according to Heavy.