Dec 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) and Chicago Bulls center Adama Sanogo (21) chase a rebound during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls Reportedly Release Player Due to Unexpected Injury

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Feb 19, 2025 3:59 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls went into the All-Star break on a four-game losing streak, dropping to 22-33 on the season and sitting in tenth place in the Eastern Conference. Now, coming out of the All-Star break, the Bulls are already making some roster changes.

After discovering that he will be sidelined for four weeks due to a knee injury, the Bulls have reportedly decided to waive center Adama Sanogo, per Chris Haynes. Sanogo was on a two-way contract, freeing up space for the Bulls to bring in healthy, young talent.

Chicago Bulls are waiving Adama Sanogo who is on a two-way contract after discovering he’ll be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a knee injury, league sources inform me. pic.twitter.com/aHPasJRVuS
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 19, 2025

Sanogo, 23, went undrafted in 2023 after winning an NCAA Championship with UCONN. The 6-foot-9 big man is a force inside and has shown his dominance in the G League.

Through 11 regular season games with the Windy City Bulls, Sanogo is averaging 16.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks, shooting 52.8% from the field. Sanogo has appeared in 13 career games through two seasons with the Bulls, averaging just 3.4 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Remember when Adama Sanogo came off the bench and dropped a 20/20 performance in just his ninth NBA game⁉️He joined Victor Wembanyama as the only rookies with a 20/20 game last season. pic.twitter.com/8tBicOsHiB
— Zark (@ZarkTweets) July 4, 2024

Sanogo is a young talent with tons of potential as a dominant interior force. The Bulls cutting ties with the 23-year-old is a surprising move and seems like a poor decision after announcing that he would miss approximately four weeks due to injury. Cutting a player after announcing their injury does not look like a good move by the franchise, but the NBA can be a ruthless business.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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