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Angel Reese’s brother has signed with a new NBA team

Julian Reese, the brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, is getting another shot with an NBA team. The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Julian Reese to a two-way deal, as announced by Keith Smith of Spotrac.

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Angel Reese’s brother Julian lands two-way contract with Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Pelicans bizarrely opted to run it back with essentially the same roster this offseason despite their immense struggles to win games this past season.

Julian Reese News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Pelicans Sign Julian Reese To Two-Way Contract

The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 2

Now-Available Big Man Could Force Knicks to Break Their Vow of Silence

Leon Rose's strategy for the Knicks' center problem appears clear ahead of training camp. Rather than rush to sign a veteran who's still available, Rose seems to be waiting out other teams' roster crunches and hoping someone more promising shakes loose.

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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / August 29

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Just Got Some Very Bad News About His NBA Future

Julian Reese lasted eight days as a Nugget. Denver took him from Washington in the Peyton Watson deal. Then it waived him off the two-way. The move was baked in from the start.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel

Julian Reese‘s stay with the Nuggets was even shorter than Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers. Denver has waived Reese, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, after acquiring the 23-year-old big man from Washington as part of last week’s five-team Peyton Watson trade.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Four-Star ATH Julian Reese II Makes Shocking College Commitment

Delaware is heading into its second season at the FBS level, but Ryan Carty’s program is already making a noticeable push on the recruiting trail. The Blue Hens went 7-6 in their first FBS campaign in 2025 and capped the year with a win over Louisiana in the 68 Ventures Bowl.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / August 28

Nuggets Release Julian Reese

The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Might End Up With a New Center After Cavaliers' Blockbuster Trade

Wednesday night, the Cavaliers made headlines by adding promising youngster Peyton Watson to their core. As part of the multi-team trade, the Nuggets received two-way player Julian Reese (the younger brother of WNBA star Angel Reese), but plan to waive him, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Bad news emerges for Angel Reese’s brother Julian

Julian Reese is finding himself as collateral damage this week. The Washington Wizards power forward Reese was traded away by the team on Wednesday. Reese was sent to the Denver Nuggets as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal headlined by Peyton Watson going to the Cleveland Cavaliers (read the full details here).

Angel Reese Celebrates Brother JuJu’s Rebounding Milestone With Wizards

Angel Reese might be busy dominating the WNBA for the Atlanta Dream. But when it came to her brother Julian Reese, her recent move yet again proved that she’s her brother’s biggest supporter.

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Atlanta’s Angel Reese Reacts to Brother Juju’s Historic Career Achievement

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in all of sports, but she isn't the only member of her family turning heads. Reese is two games into her third WNBA season, and her first with the Dream after they acquired her via a trade with the Chicago Sky this offseason.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 7

Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Julian Reese

Julian Reese wasn't just a gimmick hire, having completed a successful four-year stint at the University of Maryland before joining the Washington Wizards' developing coalition of local, Baltimore-bred products.

Angel Reese Gets Emotional Over Brother Julian’s Incredible NBA Debut

Angel Reese is not the only one in her family making waves in the basketball world. Her brother Julian Reese made his mark on the court in his first NBA regular season with the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 10

Julian Reese Continues To Impress With Wizards

The Washington Wizards have had an interesting 2025-26 season, marked by a lot of roster overhaul and laying the groundwork for the franchise's future.

Washington Wizards News / HITC / April 10

How Angel Reese reacted to her brother’s dominant stretch with the Washington Wizards

Angel Reese could not hide her pride as her brother Julian Reese continues to make waves with an impressive stretch for the Washington Wizards. While Angel has been making headlines in the WNBA, her brother is quietly carving out his own story in the NBA.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets a flagrant foul for elbowing opponent in face

Julian Reese got himself into some trouble during Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Washington Wizards forward Reese was called for a flagrant foul after an unsightly sequence involving Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 7

Wizards' Julian Reese Off to Historic Start to NBA Career

As the 2025–26 season dwindles down, the Washington Wizards continue to dive into their bench, scraping the ground floor in hopes of finding any young player who can impact the team moving forward.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets good news from the NBA

Julian Reese has successfully avoided what would have been a costly disciplinary measure. The NBA announced on Monday that they have rescinded a double technical foul assessed to the Washington Wizards forward Reese and Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen during their game the night before.

Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / March 27

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Achieves Feat Unseen Since Shaquille O’Neal in 1992

There are hard-earned skills, and then there are those running in the bloodline. And with his recent feat, Julian Reese proved how he blends both. It hasn’t been long since the younger Reese signed a 2-way contract with the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 26

Wizards' Julian Reese Has Future as Rebounding Specialist

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Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / March 25

Julian Reese, Wizards best Jazz, end 16-game skid

Julian Reese scored 26 points and collected 17 rebounds to help the Washington Wizards snap a 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 victory over the host Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Washington Wizards News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Angel Reese cheers on brother Juju’s career breakout with Wizards

Angel Reese has had plenty of experience being in the spotlight, but it’s been her younger brother Julian Reese’s turn this past week, and she’s been supporting him from the sidelines every step of the way.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 3

Toronto Raptors prospect power rankings: Murray-Boyles hurt again, Reese called-up

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Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 22, 2025

Maryland basketball: Julian Reese makes unexpected collegiate decision

Maryland men's basketball has lost every player from last year's team. Forward Julian Reese is lost due to graduation, but even with him not having any eligibility remaining, Reese has opted to put himself into the transfer portal in case he is granted another year.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 23, 2025

Angel Reese Sends One-Word Message After Maryland's Julian Reese Announcement

Angel Reese has been active on social media, cheering on the Maryland Terrapins, who recently punched their ticket to the Sweet 16. Maryland defeated Colorado State 72-71 after a game-winning bucket by freshman Derik Queen.