A rocky road
Reece Beekman, a third‑year professional guard, is currently on the roster of the Washington Wizards for the NBA Summer League, though his role is largely symbolic.
The former University of Virginia standout entered the 2024 NBA Draft after a promising college career, only to go undrafted, a fate that often relegates second‑rounders and undrafted free agents to the margins of the league.
He could have returned to Charlottesville for the 2024‑25 season thanks to a COVID‑related redshirt, but instead opted to test the professional market, a decision that has left him navigating a patchwork of two‑way contracts and G‑League stints.
During his rookie year he earned $578,000 on a two‑way deal, a figure that reflects the limited financial upside for players outside the first round, who typically receive guaranteed multi‑million contracts.
After a modest 2024‑25 campaign in which he appeared in 36 games for the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, averaging just 2.7 points and 1.8 assists, Beekman logged three standout moments late in the Nets’ schedule before signing a standard G‑League contract that pays a base salary of $45,000.
His G‑League résumé includes two seasons in which he posted 10.0 points and 6.2 assists per game, numbers that hint at untapped talent but have not been enough to secure a permanent NBA spot.
Looking ahead
Now back in the Summer League, Beekman is once again coming off the bench, hoping to showcase the playmaking instincts that once made him a key piece for the Cavaliers.
The path forward remains uncertain, but the former UVA star remains determined to carve out a lasting professional career.