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Chicago Bulls Release 8-Year NBA Player After Trade

The Chicago Bulls have waived Torrey Criag.

Ben Stinar

Jan 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) hugs former teammates Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5), left, and forward Torrey Craig (13), after the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Jan 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) hugs former teammates Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5), left, and forward Torrey Craig (13), after the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Torrey Craig is currently in the middle of his eighth NBA season.

The Chicago Bulls forward had been averaging 6.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 42.9% from the three-point range in nine games.

However, the Bulls have now waived the 34-year-old.

Via K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network: "Bulls make Zach LaVine trade official. As expected, Bulls waive Torrey Craig & Chris Duarte to clear roster spots for Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Zach Collins

Bulls are still actively working to make trades, including potentially flipping Jones and/or Huerter."

Craig has spent time with the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks (in addition to the Bulls).

His career averages are 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in 441 games.

He could be a veteran who a contending team decides to add to their bench before the 2025 NBA playoffs.

As for the Bulls, they are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 21-29 record in 50 games.

They have gone 3-7 over their last ten.

On Tuesday night, the Bulls will host the Miami Heat at the United Center.

At home, they are 9-16 in 25 games.

Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: "The Bulls officially waived Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte to make room for the Zach LaVine trade haul.

Craig will draw interest from contending teams in need of veteran wing depth."

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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar covers basketball for ''Ball Around on SI'' and ''Fastbreak on SI'' and other Hilltop30 Media Group sites on the Sports Illustrated network.