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Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Reese Lands With Lakers in Surprising Twist

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Angel Reese pictured at 2024 WNBA Draft.

Angel Reese has grown accustomed to the spotlight as one of the faces of the WNBA, and now her brother is heading to one of the most storied franchises in the NBA as the forward agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers. The news comes after Julian went undrafted following a solid four-year career with Maryland.

The Terrapins announced the news of Julian’s signing on social media via a June 27, 2025, message on X.

Julian is one of several undrafted players who the Lakers signed to the team’s Summer League roster. The former Maryland forward will now be competing to earn a spot on the Lakers roster. Julian averaged 13.3 points, nine rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game in 36 starts for the Terrapins in 2024-25.

Angel Reese on Brother Julian Signing With the Lakers: ‘OPPORTUNITY. COME ON JU.’

After news broke of the signing, Angel quickly took to social media to give her brother a shoutout. The Chicago Sky star is ready for her brother to make the most of the moment.

“OPPORTUNITY,” Angel said in the June 27, message on X. “COME ON JU.”

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