Impact The Wizards will roll with Bub Carrington next to CJ McCollum for this contest. Watkins made his first career start Thursday and scored two points in 18 minutes with three assists and two rebounds.
2 DAYS AGO ā¢ ROTOWIRE
JAMIR WATKINS #5 - SHOOTING GUARD - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
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Moves to bench Watkins will come off the bench Saturday against the Hawks.
Starting Thursday Watkins is starting Thursday against Boston, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
Impact 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.
4 DAYS AGO ā¢ ROTOWIRE
Expectations for Wizards Rookie Jamir Watkins What fans should expect to see from Wizards rookie Jamir Watkins
OCTOBER 18 ā¢ SI.COM
Looking at Jamir Watkins in Summer League performance for the Washington Wizards Jamir Watkins wearing a red Washington Wizards uniform was an indication that his time at Florida State is officially over. Watkins became a...
JULY 31 ā¢ CHOPCHAT.COM
Five swipes in SL finale 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.
Impact 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.
JULY 19 ā¢ ROTOWIRE
Jamir Watkins just revealed exactly what the Wizards can expect Washington Wizards rookie Jamir Watkins is showing the NBA exactly the type of player he's ready to be at Summer League.
JULY 17 ā¢ WIZOFAWES.COM
Eight swipes in SL loss Watkins contributed 10 points (4-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight steals, five rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 74-58 Summer League loss to the 7...
Impact 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.
JULY 16 ā¢ ROTOWIRE
Wizards sign 43rd overall pick Jamir Watkins to two-way contract No. 43 overall pick Jamir Watkins signed a two-way contract on Sunday with the Wizards.
JULY 7 ā¢ USATODAY.COM
Inks two-way deal The Wiards and Watkins have agreed to a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Watkins was the 43rd overall selection in the 2025 draft after a productive season at Florida State, during which he averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals across 32 appearances. He joins the Wizards on a two-way deal, a team building a young core of players, including Watkins and fellow 2025 draft picks Tre Johnson (6th overall pick) and Will Riley (21st overall pick). It wouldn't be surprising to see Watkins spend much of his rookie year with the team's G League affiliate, especially early on.
JULY 6 ā¢ ROTOWIRE
The Wizards' draft picks aren't afraid of a little hard work Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins will bring āserious competitivenessā to the Wizards, GM Will Dawkins said.
JUNE 28 ā¢ WASHINGTONPOST.COM
