The Washington Wizards are signing center John Butler Jr. to a two-way contract. Butler spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way contract.

Butler saw action in 19 NBA games with the Blazers. He averaged 2.4 points in 11.6 minutes per game. In his one year at Florida State, the 7-foot center averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.