Analyzing the Wizards Battle Between Seth Trimble, Reece Beekman

Every summer, it feels like a flurry of underrated, under looked and undrafted players find a way to the NBA or G-League via a two-way contract. 

Outside of each teams' first round draft selection's, it really is a toss up on which players will garner the attention of NBA coaches and scouts. 

However, I believe the most polished and intriguing Summer League players are the ones that have played multiple years in college. 

For the Washington Wizards, they had two proven starting college guards on their team in Seth Trimble and Reece Beekman who scrapped and clawed their ways throughout Summer League, thus putting them in position to potentially get a two-way contract from the Washington Wizards.

However, Washington can only hand out one two-way, so who will it go to: Seth Trimble or Reece Beekman? 

In my opinion, two-way contracts shouldn't go out to project players, but rather experienced hoopers who excel in at least two NBA skills. By that, I mean on-ball defense, or offensive playmaking, rebounding, three-point shooting, etc. 

I believe that both Trimble and Beekman excel in a couple of these valued skills. 

For Trimble, he possesses the on-ball defense, ball handling and playmaking skills to where I could see him take Washington's third point guard spot on the depth chart being Trae Young and Bub Carrington. 

I was extremely impressed with Trimble's motor and defensive intensity, which is something that coaches can't teach their players. Additionally, Trimble was somewhat successful with putting pressure on the rim, which is something that Washington's guards struggled mightily with last season. 

While Trimble isn't a great or even good scorer, he does all the little things right that impacts winning which is why I believe he's made a great case for Washington's two-way contract. 

Beekman on the other hand is the prototype for 3&D guards, which has become an increasingly more important role in the modern day NBA. 

While undersized, Beekman does a tremendous job at disrupting opposing offenses by getting his hands on balls, playing passing lanes playing through physicality. 

On the offensive end, he thrives getting downhill and facilitating as his 14 assists in the final Summer League game displayed his playmaking ability. 

Although his offensive skillset is limited, Beekman shot the ball decently well in Summer League as he went 5-for-12 (41.6%) from beyond the arc. 

Beekman differs from Trimble as he already has a year of NBA experience under his belt with the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets during the 2024-25 NBA season. 

I believe Beekman has the proper skills needed to be a contributor for Washington as a rotational 3&D guard, but his future remains unknown. 

If Washington wants to sign either Trimble or Beekman to a two-way contract, they will need to either waive or convert one of their active two-way guys (Jamir Watkins, Felix Okpara and Julian Reese) to a full NBA contract. 

My guess is that Reese will be waived by Washington, opening up a two-way spot for Trimble or Beekman.

It will be interesting to see how GM Will Dawkins handles the two-way contracts, but he has only instilled faith in the fans that he will make the right decision. 

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