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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 08: Wizards general manager Will Dawkins is seen during a press conference at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC on June 08, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Washington Wizards will be at home to host the Toronto Raptors in Washington, D.C.
The Wizards are coming off two straight losses to the Atlanta Hawks (in Georgia).
Washington Wizards Announce Signing Of WNBA Star’s Brother
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 08: Wizards general manager Will Dawkins speaks to media outlets after a press conference at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC on June 08, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Before Saturday’s showdown with the Raptors, the Wizards made the announcement that they had signed a new player.
Via The Washington Wizards PR: “The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract. Reese (6-9, 230) has appeared in 39 games for the G League’s Raptors 905 this season, averaging 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.”
The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract.
Reese (6-9, 230) has appeared in 39 games for the G League’s Raptors 905 this season, averaging 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.
Who Is Julian Reese?
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Julian Reese #10 of the Maryland Terrapins drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the first half in the West Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Reese played his college basketball at Maryland where he had career averages of 11.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 55.7% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range in 134 games.
Josh Robbins of The Athletic wrote: “The Wizards’ expectation is that Julian Reese, whose two-way contract became official today, could be in uniform as early as Tuesday’s game in Orlando. Reese, a 6-foot-9 big, attended Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy and the University of Maryland & is the brother of Angel Reese.”
WNBA star Angel Reese made a post for her brother.
She wrote (via X): “My baby brother🥺Ugh I’m so proud of you! Your journey has never been easy & you’ve always stayed the course! Let’s go Juju! 🥳🙏🏽 @Reese10Julian”
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 17: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever meet at mid court prior to tipoff for the Fever’s home opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Current State Of The Washington Wizards
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 24: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Wizards made several moves at the trade deadline that landed them with former All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis.
That said, neither player has yet to appear in a game for the franchise.
Right now, they are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-42 record in 58 games.
Following the Raptors, the Wizards will play their next game on Monday when they host Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
On the other side of Saturday’s showdown, the Raptors are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 34-25 record in 59 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and are 5-5 over their last ten games).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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