Jan 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls Waive Two Players After Zach LaVine Trade

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Feb 3, 2025 3:50 PM ET

Since the season began, the Chicago Bulls have had a logjam at the guard and small forward positions. After the team traded Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, they acquired Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, and Zach Collins.

In the process of trading LaVine away, the Bulls needed to clear roster spots for their new players. Unfortunately, Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte became the casualties of that situation.

The Chicago Bulls have officially waived Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte to clear roster spots for Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and Zach Collins.

Bulls make Zach LaVine trade official. As expected, Bulls waive Torrey Craig & Chris Duarte to clear roster spots for Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Zach Collins

Bulls are still actively working to make trades, including potentially flipping Jones and/or Huerter.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 3, 2025

According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, the Bulls are still actively working to make more trades that could include trading Tre Jones and/or Kevin Huerter.

With all of the reports surrounding the Bulls, it seems like the team is starting to fully embrace the idea of tanking. The team is looking to shed any and all major salary contracts right now without taking any new ones on. Nikola Vucevic remains on the team's roster, but one would have to imagine that it would not be for long.

Is a Nikola Vučević trade in the works for the Bulls? @AschNBA is on NBA TV with the latest ️ pic.twitter.com/motMAtkPZe
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 3, 2025