# Bulls Roster Spot After NBA Cuts

> Chicago Bulls may add waived player before season starts.
- Title: Bulls Roster Spot After NBA Cuts · Chicago Bulls On SI
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Chicago Bulls On SI — https://si.com/nba/bulls/onsi/should-the-bulls-make-a-last-second-roster-addition-after-latest-nba-cuts-20
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:03:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chicago bulls, nba, walter clayton jr, dalton knecht, roster spot, nba draft, memphis grizzlies, los angeles lakers, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Bulls could sign recently waived players like Walter Clayton Jr. or Dalton Knecht to fill an open roster spot.