Jamir Watkins
Washington Wizards
Jamir Watkins
Washington Wizards
Watkins is a dawg, and he showed that very early in his pro career by grabbing a Summer League-record eight steals in a game in Vegas. He made an All-ACC team in his final year at Florida State, averaging 18.4 points.
Endorsements
Luke Baumgartner
Sports Court Salesman
"Jamir Watkins possesses a similar gritty playstyle as former top 5 pick De'Andre Hunter. As an older rookie on a losing franchise he should be given the opportunity to prove that he belongs in the NBA as a spark plug slashing hustle wing off the bench. "
Latest News
Watkins starting to heat up
February 25th, 2026Jamir Watkins scored an efficient 14 points in last night's loss to the Hawks. He shot 6/8 from the field and 2/3 from three, while also grabbing 2 steals. Over his last 6 games, Watkins is averaging 13.1 points.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | +9 |
Good games for Watkins and Cooper
February 23rd, 2026In last night's loss to the Hornets, Jamir Watkins had 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in just 16 minutes, while posting a team high +13 +/-. Sharife Cooper also played well, finishing with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | +13 |
| Sharife Cooper | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | -4 |
Watkins and Cooper contribute in win over Indiana
February 21st, 2026Jamir Watkins scored 11 points off the bench, adding 4 rebounds and 2 steals in last night's win over the Pacers. Sharife Cooper tied his career-high with 18 points and also dished out 5 assists.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | 11 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | +12 |
| Sharife Cooper | 18 | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | +2 |
Wizards two-way trio gets extended run against Brooklyn
February 8th, 2026Tristan Vukcevic, Sharife Cooper, and Jamir Watkins all played extended minutes in last night's loss to the Nets. All three scored in double digits and contributed to the Wizards fighting back after trailing by 39 at halftime.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | -2 |
| Sharife Cooper | 14 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | -20 |
| Jamir Watkins | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -12 |
Wizards two-way trio contributes to upset win over Detroit
February 6th, 2026Sharife Cooper, Tristan Vukcevic, and Jamir Watkins all played well in last night's victory over the Pistons. Cooper led the way with a career-high 18 points, Vukcevic added an efficient 14 points in 11 minutes, and Watkins contributed on all ends of the court.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharife Cooper | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | -3 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 |
| Jamir Watkins | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +8 |
Watkins makes case to stick in Wizards rotation
December 13th, 2025Jamir Watkins has seen some increased opportunity lately, and last night he capitalized with the best game of his young career. The rookie established new career highs in five categories, scoring 15 points as Washington almost upset the Cavaliers.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | 15 | 3 | 8 | 1 | - | 2 | -6 |
Endorsements
Luke Baumgartner
Sports Court Salesman
"Jamir Watkins possesses a similar gritty playstyle as former top 5 pick De'Andre Hunter. As an older rookie on a losing franchise he should be given the opportunity to prove that he belongs in the NBA as a spark plug slashing hustle wing off the bench. "