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The Washington Wizards are signing two-way guard Jamir Watkins to a new two-year contract, agents Drew Morrison and Sam Rose of CAA Sports tell ESPN. Watkins has averaged 13.2 points and one steal in his last six games.
The Washington Wizards converted rookie forward Jamir Watkins' two-way contract to an NBA contract on Thursday. The team didn't disclose terms of the deal, but ESPN reported it's a two-year deal for the Florida State product.
The Washington Wizards are converting one of their young players' two-way deal into a standard NBA contract.
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Wizards rookie Jamir Watkins converted to two-year standard contract
Wizards rookie Jamir Watkins was converted to a standard contract on Thursday after a productive run on the court, the team announced.
Watkins, a rookie wing who has been playing rotation minutes for the Wizards since mid-January, will get a spot on the 15-man roster.
The Heat are still expected to waive Terry Rozier before season’s end, but there’s no urgency to make that move now, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Wizards star Trae Young reacts to the warm reception the Hawks and their fans gave him before Tuesday's contest