What happened: Julian Reese, the brother of Angel Reese, has signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The move brings the forward to New Orleans a month after he was waived following an August trade to Denver.
Why it matters: The two-way structure allows New Orleans to evaluate Reese while retaining flexibility on the active roster. He provides emergency frontcourt depth for the Pelicans during the upcoming 2026-27 season.
By the numbers: Reese averaged 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds over 13 appearances with Washington last season.
What to watch: Reese will join the Pelicans for training camp to compete for rotation minutes.