Chicago Bulls Expected to Sign New Player Before Knicks Game

The Chicago Bulls are expected to sign a new player to their roster before New York Knicks contest

Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) shoots the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls are set to begin their post All-Star break season with a Thursday night matchup against the New York Knicks. As the Knicks are 36-18 in comparison to the Bulls at 22-33, the odds will be in New York's favor, especially with Chicago entering on a four-game losing streak.

Earlier on Wednesday, NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported that the Bulls will be waiving former UConn big Adama Sanogo from his two-way contract after finding out he'll miss around four weeks due to a knee injury. In response to that move and ahead of Thursday's contest, the Bulls have decided to fill that vacant two-way spot on their roster.

Bulls are expected to fill this slot with former Maryland guard Jahmir Young https://t.co/dtoZh5q074
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 19, 2025

According to Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson, the team is expected to fill the vacant two-way spot with former Maryland Terrapins guard Jahmir Young.

Young went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft after playing five collegiate seasons between the Charlotte 49ers and Maryland Terrapins. In the 2023-24 season with Maryland, Young averaged 20.4 points per game as the team's leading scorer.

Former Maryland guard Jahmir Young is reportedly headed to Chicago on a two-way deal after averaging 22.4 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and two steals for the Grand Rapids Gold pic.twitter.com/WWIK44F2kf
— Inside the Black & Gold (@Insideblackgold) February 19, 2025

Since going undrafted, Young has been playing with the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold. In 30 games between the tip-off tournament and regular season Young has averaged 22.4 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.5 rebounds.

Young will join E.J. Liddell and Emanuel Miller as other two-way players on Chicago's roster, as he'll now move over to the Windy City Bulls.

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