Wizards' two-way prospect makes next season's outlook a lot more interesting

The Washington Wizards signed undrafted free agent Seth Trimble at the end of June to an Exhibit 10 deal. In his first three summer league contests, the six-foot-three guard scored a combined 23 points. In Wednesday's game against the Clippers, he took advantage of the team resting its top talent, pouring in 24 points, shooting 8-of-12 from the floor and 2-of-5 from three, boosting his chances of being a player the team could decide to invest in.

Washington can carry as many as three players on two-way contracts at a time, and earlier this month, they re-signed Jamir Watkins to a two-way deal and signed Felix Okpara, the No. 46 pick in last month's draft. Julian Reese signed a two-way contract in February, finishing the season playing 13 games with the Wizards, but he hasn't inspired any confidence with how he's looked this summer.

Entering the start of the 2026-27 season, that trio could hold the team's two-way deals, or the Wizards can shuffle things around a little bit. If summer league has been any indication, Trimble has the tools to carve out a role in the NBA, and Washington may not want to let him slip through the cracks.

Seth Trimble could have a real future with the Wizards

Trimble's value lies in his athleticism and defense. He's a great point-of-attack defender, a trait Washington has already seen on display, as he helped hold Darryn Peterson to 6-of-18 shooting from the field in the Wizards' 92-88 win over the Jazz in the summer league.

The biggest question with the guard is whether he can provide enough on the offensive end to hang around in the NBA. He wasn't a strong, consistent shooter from deep at North Carolina (though he will always have that corner game-winning three over Duke), as Trimble shot 28.6% from three on 2.6 attempts per game last season.

So far, the early returns in that part of his game have been encouraging, at least. The potential is certainly there.

Will it be enough for him to beat out Reece Beekman, who already has NBA experience, or Kadary Richmond, who spent last season with the Go-Go? Trimble has one more game at summer league to strengthen his case, and it'd be nice to see him with the Wizards at training camp.

It's too early to say what Trimble will be at the professional level, but it's hard not to draw parallels between him and Josh Hart.

Both are high-energy guys who aren't afraid to do the dirty work. Hart is the best rebounding guard in the league, an area that Trimble also does well in. If he's on track to develop into that kind of player in the league, it'd, of course, be great to see that journey unfold with Washington. And even better if he builds the confidence to become a better shooter.

Let me not get too far ahead of myself way too soon. Instead, let me sit back and see how Trimble's journey (which will hopefully be in Washington, one way or another) unfolds.

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