Chicago Bulls Make Roster Move Before Bucks Game

The Chicago Bulls have recalled Chris Duarte from the G League.

Nov 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Chris Duarte (27) warms up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls hosted the Boston Celtics at the United Center.

Following the game, the Bulls announced that they had recalled Chris Duarte from Windy City (G League).

Via The Chicago Bulls: "The Chicago Bulls have recalled guard Chris Duarte from the Windy City Bulls."

The Chicago Bulls have recalled guard Chris Duarte from the Windy City Bulls. pic.twitter.com/WEbYDctnfj

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 22, 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 42.7% from the three-point range in 12 games.

The 27-year-old did well during his stint with Windy City.

Via Drew Stevens of #TheBIGS: "Chris Duarte has been recalled, per Bulls PR.

Duarte amassed 51 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds, and seven steals for Windy City in two G League Winter Showcase games in Orlando."

Chris Duarte has been recalled, per Bulls PR.

Duarte amassed 51 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds, and seven steals for Windy City in two G League Winter Showcase games in Orlando. https://t.co/sff1YQhCsX

— Drew Stevens (@Drew_H_Stevens) December 22, 2024

Since Duarte has been out of Billy Donovan's rotation with the Bulls, playing in the G League was a good idea for him to get minutes on the court.

Via NBA G League on December 19: "36 PTS 💥 5 REB 💥 5 AST

Chris Duarte scored a new CAREER-HIGH to lead the @windycitybulls to victory at the 2024 G League Winter Showcase presented by @thegeneralauto!"

36 PTS 💥 5 REB 💥 5 AST

Chris Duarte scored a new CAREER-HIGH to lead the @windycitybulls to victory at the 2024 G League Winter Showcase presented by @thegeneralauto! pic.twitter.com/2DtBdXYY8c

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 20, 2024

Duarte was the 13th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Oregon.

He has also spent time with the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings over four seasons.

Chris Duarte is a family man ❤️@C_Duarte5 shares the importance of family and his preparations for the season in Ep. 3 of All-Access ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/wEFZdI5wW4

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 11, 2024

The Bulls are 13-16 in 29 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.