Watkins totaled 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
Watkins has made only six appearances at the NBA level this season, but this was his best outing by a wide margin. Aside from logging a season-high 29 minutes, Watkins recorded season-best numbers in points, rebounds and blocks. His future role remains uncertain, but the fact that he's played over 15 minutes in three straight games suggests he might be trending in the right direction toward securing a steady role in the rotation.
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Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Moves to bench
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Watkins will come off the bench Saturday against the Hawks.
The Wizards will roll with Bub Carrington next to CJ McCollum for this contest. Watkins made his first career start in Thursday's loss to Boston, recording two points, three assists and two rebounds in 18 minutes.
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Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Starting Thursday
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Watkins is starting Thursday against Boston, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
It'll be the first career start for the rookie second-rounder Thursday. Watkins is a two-way player, and a strong showing could give him more opportunities with the Wizards going forward.
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Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Five swipes in SL finale
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Watkins tallied 23 points (8-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and five steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 Summer League win against the Knicks.
Watkins was a menace defensively once again, as he led the way with a game-high total in the steals category. The Florida State product came two swipes shy of the seven he had against the 76ers on July 15, as he finishes the Las Vegas Summer League on a high note.
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Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Records seven swipes in SL loss
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Watkins contributed 10 points (4-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven steals, five rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 74-58 Summer League loss to the 76ers.
Watkins struggled with efficiency on offense but made a major impact defensively, racking up eight steals and three blocks. The wing was taken No. 43 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after a strong season at Florida State, where he averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals across 32 games.
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Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Taken by Washington
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Watkins was selected by the Wizards with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Watkins put together a highly productive 2024-25 campaign at Florida State, posting averages of 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from beyond the arc over 32 games. While he may not project as a go-to scorer at the next level, the former Seminole is a strong athlete with excellent instincts and feel for the game. Watkins becomes the third player selected by the Wizards in the draft, joining Tre Johnson (No. 6) and Will Riley (No. 21).
