Chicago Bulls waive Derrick Favors, likely to play for the Windy City Bulls

The Chicago Bulls made the formal statement, writing, "Roster Update: We have waived Derrick Favours and Kahlil Whitley."

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Derrick Favours last appeared on the NBA court as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2021-22 season. During that season, he appeared in 39 games, averaging 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while posting an excellent field goal percentage of 51.6%. 

3rd overal pick

Favours spent the most recent season on a ten-day deal with the Atlanta Hawks, although he did not appear in any games. Derrick had a 12-year NBA career that included stops with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, and New Jersey Nets. 

Roster Update: We have waived Derrick Favors and Kahlil Whitley. https://t.co/0T4lCMZqHH

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 18, 2023

Former 3rd overall pick player in 790 regular-season games, and averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game, with a remarkable field goal percentage of 53.4%. The 32-year-old has also gained extensive playoff experience, having played in 42 NBA playoffs games, rounding out his basketball resume.

G-League is the next move for Favours

He is expected to join the Chicago Bulls, will be a player to watch in the coming months. If he performs well in the G League, he might earn a ten-day deal not only with the Bulls, but also with other interested teams.

The Chicago Bulls are hoping to improve on their previous season, when they finished as the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference. As they attempt to recover their competitive edge, expectations are high. but we will see with the new season around the corner how the things will be. 

Ayo Dosunmu is proving himself worthy of a spot in the rotation despite the logjam at guard