Former Ohio State forward EJ Liddell is on the move… again. You may remember that Liddell was traded to Atlanta Hawks New Orleans Pelicans on June 28. A month later, the Hawks sent the former Buckeye to the Phoenix Suns. However, his stint in Phoenix didn’t last long either, as Liddell was let go to make room for another transfer. It seems he now has a new home.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Chicago Bulls have signed Illinois native Liddell. The Bulls are in the midst of a rebuild, and signing Liddell brings the offseason roster to 21 players, which is the maximum number allowed. He’ll still need some work to crack the 15-man roster.
Liddell was selected by the Pelicans in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft but suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament That ended his rookie season before it even had a chance to start. He played sparingly in his return last season, appearing in just five games for the Pelicans, accumulating most of his playing time in the NBA’s G-League.
Chicago Bulls have reached agreement with EJ Liddell, league sources say @hoopshype. Liddell, an Illinois native, played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and was the 41st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/NmFyy6sTZA
-Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 7, 2024
Liddell was limited to just 23 NBA minutes over eight games, but averaged 17.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in the G League in 2023.
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