WNBA star Angel Reese celebrated a major milestone in her brother Julian Reese’s basketball career after he signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards. The announcement came this past Saturday, marking a significant step for Julian, a Baltimore native and former Maryland standout, as he advances in the NBA.
Julian Reese’s Journey from Raptors 905 to the NBA
Before joining the Wizards, Julian played for Raptors 905 in the G League, where he averaged 7.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 17.2 minutes per game over 39 contests. His path included a Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, which eventually led to his commitment to Toronto’s G League team at the start of the 2025-26 season.
Following the Wizards’ official announcement on social media, Angel Reese quickly responded with heartfelt encouragement. She wrote,
“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!”
– Angel Reese, Chicago Sky forward
Julian’s Place Among Maryland’s Active NBA Players
By securing a contract with the Wizards, Julian Reese became the sixth active NBA player from Maryland. He joins Kevin Huerter of Detroit, Derik Queen of New Orleans, Jalen Smith of Chicago, Aaron Wiggins of Oklahoma City, and Jahmir Young of Miami. This continuation of Maryland talent in the NBA highlights the state’s growing influence on professional basketball.
Angel Reese Continues Her WNBA and Unrivaled League Success
Meanwhile, Angel Reese remains a standout forward for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She is also competing in the three-on-three Unrivaled league for Rose BC. After guiding her team to a championship last season, Reese is aiming to defend the title as Rose BC faces Breeze BC in the first playoff round at the Sephora Arena in Miami. The game is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET on Saturday and will be broadcast on truTV.
The Sibling Bond Strengthening Both Careers
The advancement of Julian Reese into the NBA ecosystem not only marks personal success for him but also underscores the strong athletic lineage shared with his sister Angel. As both siblings excel in their respective professional leagues, their journeys reflect determination and resilience in highly competitive environments.
Welcome to The District, @Reese10Julian! 🧙♂️#ForTheDistrict | @RobinhoodApp pic.twitter.com/mgJ2cqeruq
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 28, 2026
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 https://t.co/6b6OloTHeo
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) February 28, 2026
