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LIFT Sports Management has officially added Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese to its roster, with agent Yann Balikouzou handling on-field representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reese, 22, went undrafted out of the University of Maryland in 2025, where he finished second all-time in program rebounding history. He initially suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers in Summer League through ADS Sports Management before joining the Toronto Raptors organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a standout stint with the Raptors 905 in the G League, the Baltimore native earned a two-way deal with Washington in February 2026 and quickly made headlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just his third NBA game, Reese recorded 18 points and 20 rebounds, the most by any rookie that season and the most by a Wizards rookie since 1993. He also made history by tying Shaquille O’Neal as the fastest player to reach 60 career rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the season, Reese averaged a double-double of 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds across 13 appearances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIFT has been building momentum in basketball representation, recently signing WNBA prospects Mearah O’Neal<\/a> and Aneesah Morrow<\/a> to the agency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balikouzou, LIFT’s Director of International Basketball, is an NBPA and FIBA-certified agent who previously served as Director of International Basketball at Independent Sports & Entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reese’s signing with LIFT isn’t just a business move, it’s a signal. An undrafted player who tied Shaq’s rebounding record in his rookie year and averaged a double-double on a two-way deal now has a certified, well-connected agent behind him heading into a pivotal offseason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIFT’s Balikouzou brings serious international experience, which could open doors for Reese beyond the NBA if he doesn’t land a standard contract in 2026-27. LIFT is also clearly building a sports-wide roster of rising talent, giving Reese a high-profile peer network from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Reese’s historic rookie performances be enough to earn him a standard NBA contract in 2026-27? Could Balikouzou’s international connections land Reese a FIBA opportunity if Washington moves on?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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