Reese (two-way) will be inactive Saturday for the Wizards' game in Boston.
After signing a two-year, two-way contract with the Wizards on Feb. 28, Reese suited up for four of the Wizards' ensuing five games, averaging 8.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest over that stretch. However, with the Wizards recently getting the likes of Alex Sarr and Tristan Vukcevic back from injuries, Reese will now be inactive Saturday for a third straight contest. Per the terms of his two-way deal, Reese is eligible to play in just nine of the Wizards' remaining 16 games of the season after Saturday's contest, so he'll be in line for some more planned absences down the stretch.
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Not available Tuesday
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Reese (two-way) is listed out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Reese has played at least 26 minutes in each of the Wizards' last four contests and has made three starts during that stretch, but because he's signed to a two-way contract, he has limited availability for the rest of the season. With the Wizards choosing to hold Reese out Tuesday, he'll be eligible to suit up for nine of the team's remaining 18 contests.
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Not starting Sunday
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Reese won't start Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
With Alex Sarr (hamstring) back in action, Reese will retreat to the second unit. However, the two-way player is likely to continue seeing meaningful minutes, as Sarr will operate under a heavy minutes restriction.
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Records monster double-double
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Reese ended with 18 points (5-7 FG, 8-8 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 loss to Utah.
Reese's performances have been trending in the right direction. He came close to posting a double-double in the loss to the Magic on March 3, finishing with nine points and eight rebounds, but he bested those numbers by a massive margin in this loss. It's been only three appearances, but Reese is making a strong case to remain with the Wizards after signing a two-way deal Feb. 28, especially considering the lack of depth the Wizards have in the frontcourt right now.
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Logs 28 minutes in debut
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Reese fouled out of Monday's 123-118 loss to the Rockets after recording two points (1-3 FG), four rebounds and three steals in 28 minutes.
Reese was given the starting nod, suiting up for the first time in his career. With both Alex Sarr (hamstring) and Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) sidelined, Washington went deep into its rotation. If both players are to miss additional time, Reese could be worth a look as a short-term defensive streaming option.
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Drawing first NBA start
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Reese is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Reese inked a two-way contract with the Wizards on Saturday, and he's now gearing up for a start at center in what will be the first NBA action of his career. There should be plenty of minutes available for Reese, as Washington will be without Tristan Vukcevic (thigh), Anthony Gill (illness) and Alex Sarr (hamstring).
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Wizards' Julian Reese: Gets two-way deal with Washington
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The Wizards signed Reese to a two-way contract Saturday.
Reese appeared in 24 regular-season games (two starts) with the G League's Raptors 905 before landing a two-way deal with the Wizards. He averaged 8.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 17.5 minutes per game with Raptors 905. The Maryland product has yet to see NBA-level action but could be available for the Wizards as soon as Tuesday against the Magic, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
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Raptors' Julian Reese: Signed by Raptors
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The Raptors signed Reese to a contract Friday, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
An undrafted free agent, Reese played four seasons at the University of Maryland. The Raptors are likely looking to fill out their G League roster, so Reese will probably be waived so he can join the Raptors 905.
