Chicago Bulls Make Roster Move After Raptors Game

The Chicago Bulls have assigned Chris Duarte to the G League.

Nov 27, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Chris Duarte (27) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Chicago Bulls played the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

The Bulls won by a score of 122-121.

Chris Duarte did not appear in the game.

After the victory, the Bulls announced that they had assigned the former Oregon star to the Windy City Bulls (G League).

Via The Chicago Bulls: "Roster Update: Chris Duarte has been assigned to the @WindyCityBulls."

Roster Update: Chris Duarte has been assigned to the@WindyCityBulls. pic.twitter.com/TMckdkjUVs

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 17, 2024

Duarte is in his first season playing for the Bulls.

He is averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range in 12 games.

Via X user @GleagueFan: "Chicago Bulls guard, Chris Duarte, has been assigned to the Windy City Bulls. Unsure if he’s playing this week, but he’s not in rotation for Chicago while averaging 4.2 minutes. As a 4th year, he can veto being assigned so I wonder if he chose this. He’s not on any injury report"

Chicago Bulls guard, Chris Duarte, has been assigned to the Windy City Bulls. Unsure if he’s playing this week, but he’s not in rotation for Chicago while averaging 4.2 minutes. As a 4th year, he can veto being assigned so I wonder if he chose this. He’s not on any injury report pic.twitter.com/xiWpLQZ4vQ

— GleagueFan (@GleagueFan) December 17, 2024

Duarte was the 13th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

After a strong rookie year, his numbers have declined for three straight seasons.

His career averages are 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 40.6% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range in 172 games.

Via Drew Stevens: "Only E.J. Liddell (31) and Adama Sanogo (21) have played fewer minutes than Chris Duarte (50) this season."

Only E.J. Liddell (31) and Adama Sanogo (21) have played fewer minutes than Chris Duarte (50) this season. https://t.co/EPNXsTAemd

— Drew Stevens (@Drew_H_Stevens) December 17, 2024

As for the Bulls, they are ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 12-15 record in their first 27 games of the season.