Overview
- Agents Drew Morrison and Sam Rose of CAA told ESPN’s Shams Charania that Watkins agreed to a two-year deal on Thursday.
- Since Jan. 16, Watkins has averaged 8.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.8 minutes across 16 games with six straight double-digit scoring outings.
- Over his last six games he is averaging 13.2 points with one steal, reflecting his recent scoring uptick.
- Washington did not need a corresponding cut due to an open 15-man spot after Alondes Williams’ 10-day contract expired, and the move opens a two-way slot alongside Sharife Cooper and Leaky Black.
- Details on guarantees or possible use of the mid-level exception were not immediately known, and Watkins becomes the second recent two-way promotion after Tristan Vukcevic.