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Bulls Roster Spot After NBA Cuts
Chicago Bulls may add waived player before season starts.
In brief
Chicago Bulls may add waived player before season starts. Chicago Bulls could sign recently waived players like Walter Clayton Jr. or Dalton Knecht to fill an open roster spot. Originally reported by Chicago Bulls On SI.
NBA Roster Rules
The NBA allows 21 players in training camp but 15 guaranteed contracts start the regular season.
Bulls Roster Spot
Bryson Graham carries 14 players for Chicago Bulls' first full season as lead executive.
Recent Waivers
Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy were both waived by Memphis Grizzlies this week.
Clayton Jr. Profile
Clayton Jr. shot 90.0 percent at free throws and averaged 4.0 assists per game.
Peavy Profile
Peavy is a defensive versatile swingman with a work-in-progress offensive game.
Clayton Jr. Interest
Clayton Jr. is drawing strong interest from Dallas Mavericks for potential trade.
Dalton Knecht
Dalton Knecht was waived by Los Angeles Lakers after two seasons with poor stats.
Knecht Stats
Knecht shot 36.8 percent from downtown with 37.6 percent on 4.4 attempts per game.
Bulls' Roster Strategy
Bulls aim to build around Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson with floor spacing.
Potential Additions
Bulls could sign waived players like Clayton Jr. or Knecht for development.
Roster Spot Value
Graham values open roster spot for potential salary dump or draft capital.
Bulls' Development Focus
Bulls prioritize player development with cheap roster additions.
Likely Outcome
Bulls probably won't sign waived players due to Graham's roster spot preference.
Final Roster Spot
Chicago Bulls keep open roster spot for potential future draft capital.
At a glance
Chicago Bulls could sign recently waived players like Walter Clayton Jr. or Dalton Knecht to fill an open roster spot.
