There was a new face for the Washington Wizards as they hosted the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on Monday. However, WNBA star Angel Reese may be quite familiar with them.
His brother, Julian Reese, made his debut for the Wizards after spending the season with the Capital City Go-Go's in the G League.
He started the game but could not score. first bucket Till the third quarter. It was certainly memorable as he did it against two-time All-Star Alpern Sengun.
Julian Reese made his presence felt inside as he got a chance to drop in for his first NBA bucket. pic.twitter.com/aP0Us17ajI https://t.co/jywZiRlzFf
- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 3 March 2026
The Wizards lost to the Rockets, 123–118. The 22-year-old Reese finished with two points, four rebounds, three steals and four turnovers in 28 minutes.
Although there were obvious nerves, he showed some potential to be a contributor, especially on defense, given his size and length. Perhaps he could take advice from his older sister on how to improve his rebounding.
The elder Reese, who is dating Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr., expressed how thrilled she was for her younger brother when he signed a contract. two-way contract With magicians. He went undrafted out of Maryland in 2025.
"My baby brother. Ouch, I'm so proud of you! Your journey has never been easy, and you've always stuck to your path! Let's go, JuJu!" Reese, 23, wrote on X.
My dear brother🥺oops, I'm so proud of you! Your journey was never easy and you always stayed the course! Come on JuJu! 🥳🙏🏽 @reese10julian https://t.co/6b6OloTHeo
- Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) 28 February 2026
They were born only a year apart, so it's no surprise that they have a close relationship. Basketball is in his blood, as both his parents played professionally overseas.
With the Wizards in tanking mode, many players have been given opportunities on the floor. In addition to Reese, guys like Will Riley, Sharife Cooper, Jameer Watkins and Jaden Hardy have enjoyed playing.
