Julian Phillips: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rockets make multiple roster moves

The Rockets are keeping Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips, converting both players’ training camp contracts to two-way deals, the team announced. Houston also waived guard Sean Pedulla to create room for both conversions.

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Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips To Two-Ways, Waive Pedulla

The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 28

Contract Details: KCP, Tonje, Phillips, Ingram, Bufkin

Veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave up $3,876,529 in his buyout agreement with the Grizzlies, Hoops Rumors has confirmed (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).

NBA News / The Dream Shake / July 25

Rockets sign forward Julian Phillips

The Houston Rockets continue to fill out their roster in anticipation of training camp, as it was announced yesterday that they signed free agent forward Julian Phillips to a non-guranteed deal.

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Rockets Sign Julian Phillips

The Rockets have officially signed free agent forward Julian Phillips, according to a team press release. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but it appears likely to be a non-guaranteed contract, given Houston’s cap and roster situations.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Timberwolves Decline Team Option On Julian Phillips

The Timberwolves have declined their 2026/27 option on forward Julian Phillips, a source tells Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link). Phillips’ team option was worth $2,406,205.

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NBA News / The Predictors / April 12, 2025

Bulls defeat Wizards 119-89

The Chicago Bulls (40-41) cruised past the Washington Wizards (15-66) 119-89 on Friday, April 11, behind a career night from rookie Julian Phillips and a balanced effort that solidified their place in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

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Julian Phillips' career night carries Bulls past Wizards

Julian Phillips posted career-highs in scoring and rebounding, and Chicago cruised past the Washington Wizards 119-89 in the Bulls' regular-season home finale on Friday.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / February 3, 2025

Bulls notes: Vucevic, Craig, Duarte, LaVine trade, Phillips

The three-team deal that will send Zach LaVine to Sacramento could be the start of an active stretch for the Bulls before Thursday’s deadline, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.

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Bulls Send Matas Buzelis, Julian Phillips to G League (But I Wouldn’t Freak Out)

The Chicago Bulls announced on Friday afternoon that Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips have been assigned to the G League. The decision comes after both players have seen a slight dip in minutes over the last four games.

NBA News / Bleacher Nation / November 11, 2024

Watch: Julian Phillips Has Beautiful Block on Evan Mobley

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Chicago Bulls News / Fastbreak on SI / October 15, 2024

Chicago Bulls Player Exits Grizzlies Game Due To Injury

On Monday evening, the Chicago Bulls played the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin for their third preseason game. The Bulls lost by a score of 111-107 to fall to 1-2 in the preseason.

Chicago Bulls News / Bleacher Nation / July 15, 2024

Matas Buzelis’ Epic Stare Down, Julian Phillips Struggles, Game 2 Highlights, and Other Bulls Bullets

I’ve seen enough – Matas Buzelis (aka Matas Bull-zelis) is here to save the Chicago Bulls. The next dynasty begins now. Reserve Grant Park for June ASAP.

Chicago Bulls News / Bleacher Nation / May 19, 2024

Derrick Jones Jr. Bet on Himself, Julian Phillips’ Upside, Sky Get a Win, and Other Bulls Bullets

The Chicago Bulls weren't able to hold onto Derrick Jones Jr. this offseason, and he's now showing out for the Mavs in the playoffs.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16, 2024

Bulls’ latest injury adds to depth concern amid playoff push

The Chicago Bulls have had awful luck this season with injuries. The Bulls haven’t been playing poorly on the court, but it has been difficult for them to find any consistency with all of the injuries that they have been dealt.

Chicago Bulls News / Fastbreak on SI / March 16, 2024

Chicago Bulls Player In A Walking Boot After Suffering Foot Sprain

On Saturday evening, the Chicago Bulls will host the Washington Wizards at the United Center in Illinois. Before the game (on Friday), the Bulls announced

Chicago Bulls News / On Tap Sports Net / March 15, 2024

Bulls Injury Update: Julian Phillips Sidelined with Right Foot Sprain

The Chicago Bulls will be without forward Julian Phillips for the foreseeable future. Phillips is in a walking boot with an indefinite return timeline, the team announced Friday.

NBA News / Bleacher Nation / March 13, 2024

Running With the Pacers, Julian Phillips’ Status, Annoying Magic Rebuild, and Other Bulls Bullets

The Chicago Bulls will head to Indianapolis to face the high-powered Indiana Pacers offense on Wednesday night.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28, 2024

Bulls: Why Julian Phillips didn’t play in ugly loss to Pistons, per Billy Donovan

The Chicago Bulls have a lot to figure right now in terms of their depth and lineups. The Bulls have recently lost Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams to season-ending injuries, and things didn’t get better on Tuesday night as Alex Caruso went down in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22, 2024

Bulls’ Billy Donovan gets brutally honest on readiness of Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry

The Chicago Bulls have had an interesting season this year that has been plagued with injury trouble. For how many players have gotten hurt, the season is going pretty well.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 31, 2024

Julian Phillips credits military upbringing for his ability to pick things up quickly

Despite not getting plenty of court time in his rookie season for the Chicago Bulls, Julian Phillips has still impressed head coach Billy Donovan with his ability to quickly soak up knowledge and instructions—things he showcased in a career-high 11-point outing in the win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.