TyTy Washington Jr. is heading back to the NBA - and he's earned every bit of it.
After lighting up the 2025 G League Winter Showcase with a jaw-dropping 34 points per game on 65% shooting from the field and 56% from deep, the Los Angeles Clippers are bringing Washington up on a two-way contract. It’s the kind of performance that doesn’t just turn heads - it forces front offices to pick up the phone. And that’s exactly what the Clippers did.
Washington, playing for the San Diego Clippers, didn’t just have a hot week - he’s been consistently productive all season. Through 16 G League games, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 19.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals. He’s been a steady force, showcasing the kind of all-around game that made him a standout at Kentucky and a first-round draft pick back in 2022.
And in the final game of the Winter Showcase? Washington dropped a season-high 36 points and pulled down 10 rebounds - a performance that was as dominant as it was timely. It was the exclamation point on a stretch of games that made it clear: he’s ready for another shot at the league.
The Clippers clearly agreed. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, they’ve signed Washington to a two-way deal, giving him another opportunity to carve out a role in the NBA.
This won’t be his first rodeo - he’s already logged minutes with the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns. But this feels different.
This time, he’s not just being called up on potential - he’s being rewarded for production.
Washington’s journey to this point has been anything but smooth. After being selected 29th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, he was technically picked by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Timberwolves, and shortly after, to the Rockets.
The following year, he bounced from Atlanta to Oklahoma City before being waived. Since then, it’s been a grind: two-way deals with Milwaukee and Phoenix, and a training camp stint with the Clippers that ended in a waiver before the regular season.
But instead of fading into the background, Washington went to work in the G League. He refined his game, improved his efficiency, and reminded everyone of the player who once earned Second Team All-SEC and All-Freshman honors at Kentucky, where he averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in his lone college season.
Now, Washington gets a fresh opportunity with a Clippers team that’s seen what he can do up close. He’s already appeared in 58 NBA games across three seasons, averaging 3.3 points in limited minutes. But with the way he’s been playing, it’s hard not to think he’s ready for more than just spot duty.
For Kentucky fans, it’s another proud moment. Washington may not be suiting up in Lexington again - and yes, the Wildcats could’ve used some depth at the point - but there’s no doubt he’s still carrying that Wildcat mentality with him. Grit, skill, and a chip on his shoulder.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. And now, once again, an NBA player.