Chicago Bulls Reportedly Sign Former Duke Star
![Feb 1, 2021; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard DJ Steward (2) attempts a three point shot against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Feb 1, 2021; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard DJ Steward (2) attempts a three point shot against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3402,h_1913,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/bulls_news/01j3b6ma2716efgw59fb.jpg)
There are not many big NBA free agents remaining, but teams can still find value at this stage of the summer. This can often come via two-way contracts, which allows players to spend time at both the NBA and G League level without occupying a standard roster spot.
In a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday, it was announced that the Chicago Bulls had agreed to a two-way contract with former Duke star DJ Steward. Un-drafted in 2021, Steward played just one season at Duke before spending three seasons in the G League.
As Wojnarowski mentioned, Steward has been a standout in this year's Summer League.
Free agent guard DJ Steward has agreed on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Steward, 22, has averaged 19.3 points for the Bulls in Las Vegas Summer League — including 37 points on Friday night. pic.twitter.com/AHfUk3UO25
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 21, 2024
In 90 career regular season G League games, Steward has averaged 15.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 4.0 APG on 46.7% from the field. Chicago is amid a transitional period with their roster, which is the best time to take a look at someone like Steward who could have untapped potential.
Spending one season at Duke, Steward averaged 13.0 PPG in 2021, earning ACC All-Freshman honors. Steward will join a Bulls group that looks much different than they have the last several seasons, and could undergo even bigger roster changes if a Zach LaVine trade can be found.
As previously mentioned, two-way contracts do not count as a standard roster spots, so Chicago gets a very low-risk look at Steward.
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