Julian Reese Signs Two-Way Contract with New Orleans Pelicans

Montgomery Selma, AL, September 24, 2026 —

Julian Reese, a player with familial ties to notable basketball figures, has officially signed a two-way contract with the National Basketball Association’s New Orleans Pelicans. Reese is the younger brother of Angel Reese, a former standout player for Louisiana State University (LSU) whose collegiate career garnered significant attention.

The signing marks a significant step for Julian Reese in his professional basketball journey. A two-way contract is a type of agreement in the NBA that allows a player to be under contract with both an NBA team and its affiliated G League team. This structure provides flexibility for the team, enabling them to move the player between the NBA roster and the G League roster as needed. Players on two-way contracts typically have limitations on the number of days they can spend with the NBA team and the number of games they can play in the NBA during the regular season.

The specific details regarding the terms of Julian Reese’s contract, including the duration and financial aspects, were not immediately available. Similarly, information regarding his previous collegiate or professional experience leading up to this signing was not provided in the announcement of the contract.

The New Orleans Pelicans organization has not released further details regarding Reese’s role or expected contributions for the upcoming season, beyond the standard implications of a two-way player. The team continues its preparations for the upcoming NBA season, with player acquisitions and roster adjustments being a key focus.

Story summarized from the original created by Gray Louisiana on www.wsfa.com, see more information here.

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