Cam Reddish is back on the radar.
The former lottery pick has officially entered the NBA G League’s player pool, signaling a push to reignite his professional career. After a brief stint overseas in Lithuania and a rollercoaster run through several NBA teams, Reddish is now eligible to be picked up by any of the G League’s 30 franchises.
It’s the latest chapter in what’s been a winding journey for the 24-year-old wing. Drafted 10th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2019, Reddish came into the league with plenty of hype-versatile, athletic, and billed as a two-way threat with real upside. But consistency has always been the missing piece.
His time in Atlanta showed flashes of what made him such a coveted prospect. There were nights when Reddish looked like a future star, using his length and quickness to disrupt on defense and knock down shots in rhythm. But there were just as many stretches where he struggled to find his footing, and by his third season, the Hawks decided to move on-shipping him to the New York Knicks in exchange for Kevin Knox II and a first-round pick.
In New York, Reddish never quite clicked. Under head coach Tom Thibodeau, he fell out of the rotation, unable to carve out a consistent role on a team that was trying to balance development with competing in the East. The Knicks eventually moved him to Portland as part of a four-team deal in January 2024.
Portland gave him a fresh start, but it was short-lived. After one season with the Trail Blazers, Reddish signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Over two seasons in L.A., he averaged 8.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, shooting 32.2% from beyond the arc. Not eye-popping numbers, but respectable enough for a player still trying to find his place.
Then came the trade deadline twist. The Lakers attempted to send Reddish, rookie Dalton Knecht, and an unprotected first-round pick to Charlotte in exchange for big man Mark Williams.
But when Williams failed his physical, the deal was voided by the league. The Lakers ultimately waived Reddish, and just like that, his NBA future was up in the air.
That led to a brief stint in Lithuania-an overseas detour that many players take when the league doors start to close. Now, with his return to the G League pool, Reddish is betting on himself once again.
There’s still intrigue around his game. At 6-foot-8 with a smooth handle and defensive tools, Reddish remains the kind of player teams are willing to take a flyer on-especially in a league where wings who can switch and stretch the floor are always in demand. The question is whether he can finally put it all together: the motor, the consistency, the shot-making.
He’s no longer the wide-eyed rookie with limitless upside, but he’s also not done. The G League has become a legitimate proving ground for players looking to break back into the NBA, and Reddish now has a chance to show he still belongs.
Whether a team takes that chance remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: Cam Reddish isn’t ready to close the book on his NBA journey just yet.