The Denver Nuggets waive forward/center Julian Reese after acquiring him from the Washington Wizards in the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade. Multiple reports say the waiver occurs shortly after the trade and is reflected in the NBA’s transaction log.
The outlets differ mainly on emphasis and timing details. Yahoo Sports notes the move was widely expected because Reese was included in the original deal. Times of India reports the waiver date as Aug. 28, 2026, about ten days after Denver acquired Reese on Aug. 20, and adds biographical context about Reese’s age, college background, and previous NBA role.
Times of India also states Reese was 23, went undrafted out of Maryland in 2025, played 13 games for Washington last season on a two-way contract, and averaged 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds. It further notes the Nuggets have one open two-way roster spot following the waiver, while Yahoo focuses more on the transaction’s expectation and team planning.
