Larry Nance Jr. Reacts To Chicago Bulls Latest Signing

Larry Nance Jr. reacted to the Chicago Bulls signing EJ Liddell.

Mar 24, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) reacts to a three point shot against the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 126 - 109. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images / Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images

EJ Liddell is coming off his rookie year in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans.

He appeared in nine games with limited playing time.

On Saturday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Liddell will sign a deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Via Scotto: "The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal with EJ Liddell, league sources told @hoopshype. Liddell, an Illinois native, played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and was the No. 41 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft."

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal with EJ Liddell, league sources told @hoopshype. Liddell, an Illinois native, played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and was the No. 41 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/NmFyy6sTZA

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 7, 2024

One person who reacted to the news on social media was Larry Nance Jr.

Nance Jr. wrote: "Yeah E!! Go kill @EasyE2432"

Yeah E!! Go kill @EasyE2432 https://t.co/AGZ9CINXgP

— Larry Nance (@Larrydn22) September 7, 2024

Nance Jr. and Liddell were teammates on the Pelicans last season.

Both players were traded to the Atlanta Hawks (in the Dejounte Murray deal).

However, Liddell was traded to the Phoenix Suns (who then waived him).

BREAKING:

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal with EJ Liddell, per @MikeAScotto

Liddell, an Illinois native, was the No. 41 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to the New Orleans Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/vxN5OOwCPt

— ChicagoBullsCentral (@BullsCentraI) September 7, 2024

Liddell played three seasons of college basketball for Ohio State and is only 23.

On the other hand, Nance Jr. is a nine-year NBA veteran.

Last season, the former Wyoming star averaged 5.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 57.3% from the field and 41.5% from the three-point range in 61 games.

He will be a notable addition to the Hawks.

Apr 19, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) reacts to making a basket against Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) in the second half during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

As for Chicago, they are coming off a year where they missed the NBA playoffs for the second straight season.

They were the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-43 record.

The Bulls lost to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.