One of the biggest opportunities during the NBA preseason is for players to join a team's preseason roster and prove themselves for a roster spot. The Denver Nuggets have been one of those teams constantly searching for the right player during preseason, and have made another roster move in the process.
This week, the Denver Nuggets released three players after their preseason games against the Boston Celtics. After letting go of three training camp players, the Denver Nuggets have now signed three new ones as the preseason continues.
The Nuggets have signed NBA free agents Will Richardson, Andrew Funk, and Charles Bediako to Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp, the team announced.
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In an official announcement on Thursday, the Chicago Bulls revealed their decision to release guard Andrew Funk. Previously occupying one of the team’s three two-way spots, Funk is now and NBA free agent, giving Chicago roster flexibility to sign a different two-way contract player.
Andrew Funk is coming off his rookie season in the NBA where he appeared in five games for the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have waived the 24-year-old shooting guard.
The Chicago Bulls’ injury woes could not have come at the worst time. With the team not making any moves to bring in new players at the trade deadline, it was up to their coaching staff and front office to find ways to strengthen the roster.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Chicago Bulls are signing G League guard Andrew Funk to a two-way contract. Funk will fill the Bulls’ final two-way spot that became available after the team converted Onuralp Bitim‘s contract to a standard one.