Jamir Watkins has been signed by the Washington Wizards to a two-way contract after being selected No. 43 in the 2025 NBA Draft. At age 24, the 6-foot-5 wing averaged 18.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in his last NCAA season at Florida State, with a shooting percentage of 42.7% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. His defensive skills are notable, averaging nearly two steals per game as a junior. The Wizards may finalize three two-way players if Kadary Richmond joins the team, affecting forward Tristan Vukcevic's status as a restricted free agent.
The Washington Wizards signed No. 43 pick Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract. Watkins averaged 18.4 points and 5.7 rebounds last season at Florida State.
Watkins, at 6-foot-5, is recognized for his defensive skills, often disrupting opposing guards and averaging nearly two steals per game as a junior at FSU.
If St. John's guard Kadary Richmond officially joins the Wizards on a two-way deal, the team will have filled all three of its two-way spots.
Washington has tendered a two-way qualifying offer to Tristan Vukcevic, making him a restricted free agent and possibly leading to his return on a standard contract.
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