Wizards Sign Former Maryland Star Julian Reese to Two-Way Contract

The 22-year-old forward has been playing for the G League's Raptors 905 this season.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The Washington Wizards have signed free agent forward Julian Reese, a Baltimore native who played four years of college basketball at the University of Maryland, to a two-way contract. Reese went undrafted in 2025 after a solid senior season with the Terrapins and has spent the 2025/26 season playing for the Toronto Raptors' G League affiliate, the Raptors 905.

Why it matters

The Wizards are adding depth to their frontcourt by signing the 6'9" power forward, who has shown promise in the G League this season. Reese's two-way deal will allow him to split time between the Wizards and their G League affiliate, providing the team with additional roster flexibility.

The details

Reese has appeared in 38 total games for the Raptors 905 across the Tip-Off Tournament and the regular season, averaging 7.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 17.2 minutes per game while shooting 62.9% from the field and 66.2% from the free throw line. The expectation is that Reese could be active as early as Tuesday's contest against the Orlando Magic.

  • Reese signed the two-way contract with the Wizards on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Reese could be active as early as Tuesday, March 4, 2026, when the Wizards play the Orlando Magic.

The players

Julian Reese

A 22-year-old power forward who played four years of college basketball at the University of Maryland and has been playing for the Toronto Raptors' G League affiliate, the Raptors 905, this season.

Angel Reese

Julian Reese's older sister, who plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.

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What they’re saying

“The expectation is that Reese could be active as early as Tuesday's contest at Orlando.”

— Josh Robbins, Reporter (The Athletic)

What’s next

The Wizards will likely evaluate Reese's performance in practice and determine if he is ready to be active for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic.

The takeaway

The Wizards are taking a chance on a young, undrafted talent in Julian Reese, who has shown promise in the G League this season. This signing provides the team with additional frontcourt depth and an opportunity to develop Reese at the NBA level.