The Chicago Bulls’ recent trades of DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings and Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder mark a clear move toward rebuilding. In this process, acquiring affordable, promising talent becomes crucial. The Bulls’ latest addition, reserve guard E.J. Liddell, might be a step in this direction, according to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com.
Details of Liddell’s contract aren’t fully disclosed yet, but it’s likely a training camp deal, meaning Liddell will need to prove himself during the preseason to secure a spot on the regular season roster.
Currently, the Bulls have 14 guaranteed contracts and two out of three two-way contract spots filled. With just one season of NBA experience, Liddell is eligible for a two-way contract.
The Bulls have added several experienced players who will compete for the remaining roster spot, assuming they choose to keep a full 15-man roster. Liddell will vie for this spot against Talen Horton-Tucker, Julian Phillips, and Kenneth Lofton.
For a team in rebuild mode, Liddell represents a potential low-risk, high-reward signing. Drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans as the 41st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Liddell could offer valuable depth for the Bulls.
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