The Chicago Bulls are picking up former Phoenix Suns forward EJ Liddell.
PHOENIX -- E.J. Liddell wasn't with the Phoenix Suns for long - though after being waived by the organization earlier this year, he's already found a new home."The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal with EJ Liddell, league sources told HoopsHype. Liddell, an Illinois native, played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and was the No. 41 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.". Liddell, an Illinois native, played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and was the No.
Liddell played just eight games with the Pelicans last season. He was initially brought into the league as a second-round pick in 2022 by New Orleans and averaged 7.8 points and four rebounds per game for the Hawks' Summer League squad. He was waived by Phoenix last month. Liddell was set to make $2.1 million in salary for the 2024-25 season and had a team-option for $2.3 million the following campaign.
The Athletic's Shams Charania says part of the reason Liddell was waived was due to confidence in rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. Phoenix officials are high on rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro and the releases open increased opportunities for both to contribute next season – along with roster movement potential moving forward. Little now will enter free agency.The Bulls have been fairly active in free agency as of late, scooping up Suns potential target Talen Horton-Tucker just a few days ago.Donnie Druin is the Publisher for All Cardinals and Inside The Suns.
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