Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky forward, is in her second WNBA season after being selected seventh overall in the 2024 draft. She led the league last year by averaging 13.6 rebounds per game and is maintaining a strong presence this season with 11.9 rebounds per game heading into Friday night. Standing 6-foot-3, Reese also contributes 11.3 points and 3.7 assists per game.
Julian Reese’s journey from Maryland to the Lakers
Basketball runs in the Reese family, as Angel’s older brother Julian concluded his college career at Maryland this year. Despite not being selected in the 2025 NBA draft, Julian secured a Summer League deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. His agency, ADS Sports Management, announced the signing publicly on Friday.
Big congrats to Julian Reese, who will head to LA with the Lakers!
—ADS Sports Management
Shortly after, their mother Angel Webb expressed her pride by sharing the agency’s announcement along with a supportive hashtag on social media.
Julian Reese’s collegiate impact and Lakers Summer League role
During his senior season, Julian played an important role in Maryland’s run to the Sweet 16, averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. The 6-foot-9 forward is set to join a Lakers Summer League roster that includes second-round pick Adou Thiero and several undrafted signees such as RJ Davis, Eric Dixon, and Augustas Marčiulionis.
Julian will make his Lakers Summer League debut on July 10 against the Dallas Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET, with the game airing on ESPN.
Significance of the new chapter for the Reese family
Angel Reese’s continued success as a WNBA rebound leader combined with Julian’s move to the Lakers highlights the family’s basketball talent. Julian’s opportunity in the NBA Summer League could be a pivotal step toward establishing his professional career, while Angel remains a standout player in the WNBA. The Reese siblings’ parallel paths offer promising futures in professional basketball, with observers watching closely as Julian begins his Lakers journey and Angel builds on her rookie achievements.