The Los Angeles Lakers signed Maryland product Julian Reese to an undrafted free agent contract Friday, bringing the big man in for the NBA Summer League. Reese is the brother of Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese and is now set to join her as a professional basketball player.

Julian Reese, brother of Angel Reese, is now with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers signed the former Maryland Terrapins player. Angel Reese expressed her joy and support on social media. She reminded Julian that the real work is just beginning.

Following the end of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers went ahead and brought in a cadre of undrafted free agents. They signed Eric Dixon, a forward from Villanova University who led the NCAA in scoring this past season, to a two-way contract, and they picked up several other players.