Julian Reese News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Julian Reese could be a DMV home run for Troy Weaver and the Pelicans While I was away celebrating my college graduation, the New Orleans Pelicans obviously had to make a roster move, signing Julian Reese to a...

OCTOBER 2 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After Signing The New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Trying to Make Sense of Knicks Missing Out on Julian Reese Watching Julian Reese sign with the Pelicans raises questions about why the Knicks didn't pursue him strongly enough to fill a two-way contr...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM

Signs with Pelicans Reese agreed to a two-way contract with the Pelicans on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old forward spent the latter portion of the 2025-26 campaign with Washington, averaging 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.9 minutes across 13 regular-season appearances, including 10 starts. Look for him to spend a lot of time with New Orleans' G League affiliate.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Denver Reese was waived by the Nuggets on Friday.

Impact The 23-year-old big man was sent to Denver on Aug. 19 as part of the multi-team trade involving Peyton Watson (hamstring). However, Reese will now have to explore other opportunities if he clears waivers. Over 13 regular-season appearances (10 starts) with the Wizards last season, he averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 30.9 minutes per showing.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards castaway just became an enticing target for Knicks camp The Knicks still need a third center, and the Wizards and Nuggets' disregard for Julian Reese may have put a solid option for camp squarely...

AUGUST 20 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Headed to Denver The Wizards traded Reese to the Nuggets on Wednesday, and he's expected to be waived in Denver, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact It appears Reese will head to free agency once this trade is finalized. Through 13 games with the Wizards last season, Reese averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient 14 points in finale Reese finished Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers with 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three steals across 18 minutes.

Impact Reese inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Wizards in February, and he certainly impressed during his brief time with Washington. He averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.9 minutes per tilt over 13 games this season. Even so, Reese could have a harder time finding steady playing time on a healthier Washington team in 2026-27.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Reese will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Cleveland.

Impact While Reese will be running with the second unit Sunday, he should still see quality minutes as the only other big man available for Washington's regular-season finale. Reese has double-doubled in three of his past four outings.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Friday Reese had 10 points (5-11 FG), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 140-117 loss to the Heat.

Impact Reese has been one of the players who has taken the most advantage of his chance to play regularly for the Wizards in recent weeks. The big man fell four boards short of reaching what would've been a fourth consecutive double-double, but still, he should be a player to target ahead of the regular-season finale Sunday against the Cavaliers since he should continue to see a decent workload in a depleted Washington frontcourt.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Juju Reese | 4.9.26

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards

Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards to sweep a tw...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in blowout loss Reese amassed 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 129-98 loss to Chicago.

Impact This was Reese's second straight double-double and the fourth of his career. Over the past two games, Reese has delivered a total of 34 points, 27 rebounds, five assists, six steals and two swats to the stat sheet.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points and the Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game skid, pounding the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 129-98

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in loss Reese racked up 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-5 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and three steals in 44 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Reese moved into the starting lineup Sunday with several starters sidelined for the Wizards. Across seven starts this season, Reese holds averages of 13.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals on 58.2 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Reese will start Sunday in Brooklyn.

Impact Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is receiving a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Reese will step into his seventh start of the season. As a starter, Reese has posted averages of 12.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Reese (two-way) won't play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Reese will be held out of a second straight game as the Wizards look to preserve his eligibility for the remainder of the season while he's signed to a two-way deal. He'll be eligible to suit up in all of Washington's final six games after Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Reese (two-way) won't play in Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Reese got the starting nod in Sunday's loss to Portland but will be held out of Monday's contest in an effort to preserve his eligibility while signed to a two-way pact. The big man's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Reese will start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Reese was held out of Friday's game against the Warriors because Alex Sarr (toe) was available. With Sarr out Sunday, Reese will return to action in the starting lineup. He has scored in double figures in each of his last three starts and posted double-doubles in two of those games.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Reese (two-way) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact After Reese delivered an impressive line (26 points, 17 rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes) during a spot start in a 133-110 win over the Jazz on Wednesday, the Wizards will opt to keep the rookie big man inactive Friday with Alex Sarr (toe) and Tristan Vukcevic (back) returning from two- and one-game absences, respectively. Due to the timing of his signing a two-way deal with the Wizards, Reese is eligible to suit up in just 13 games at the NBA level. Since he's already been active for six games, Reese will be able to play in seven of the Wizards' remaining nine contests after Friday.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Former Terps Standout Julian Reese: Opportunity With Wizards 'Just A Blessing' - PressBox After four seasons with the Terps, Julian Reese is making his mark with the Washington Wizards. "I feel like my growth … has a lot to do wit...

MARCH 26 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Juju Reese | 3.25.26

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Another massive game Reese generated 26 points (12-16 FG, 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds, one steal and one block across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 133-110 win over Utah.

Impact Reese set a career high in points, pacing the Wizards in the category while shooting an efficient 75 percent from the field. It was his second 15-point, 15-rebound game in just five NBA appearances this season. While Reese doesn't hold a stable spot in the rotation, he's an excellent streaming candidate when Alex Sarr (toe) and Tristan Vikcevic (back) are unavailable, like they were Wednesday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz | 03.25.26

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

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Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115