E.J. Liddell

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Available to play Tuesday

  Rotowire Apr 1, 2025

  Liddell (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. After missing the past two games for Chicago, Liddell is no longer on the injury report. The Bulls could be shorthanded Tuesday, meaning Liddell could be called upon to fill a light role in the rotation.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Out for Monday

  Rotowire Mar 30, 2025

  Liddell (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder. Liddell will be unavailable for a second straight game with the big club Monday due to an illness. His absence doesn't have any fantasy implications.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Still out Saturday

  Rotowire Mar 29, 2025

  Liddell (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. Liddell didn't play Monday in the G League Windy City Bulls' 116-113 win over the Indiana Mad Ants due to an illness and hasn't played since. He's back with the NBA club, but it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Sits out Friday with sore knee

  Rotowire Dec 14, 2024

  Liddell wasn't available Friday in the Bulls' 109-95 win over the Hornets due to a sore left knee. Liddell is a two-way player who hasn't been a regular part of the rotation at the NBA level this season, but the Bulls likely would have wanted to have him on hand as frontcourt depth while center Nikola Vucevic (illness) missed Friday's contest. Assuming Vucevic's illness isn't a long-term concern and he's able to return to the lineup in the coming days, Liddell probably won't be needed to fill minutes once he moves past his knee issue.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Will suit up Friday

  Rotowire Nov 22, 2024

  Liddell (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks. Liddell is available for Friday's contest but isn't expected to make a big impact in fantasy. He's made just two appearances all season long, and it would be fair to say he's currently out of the Bulls' regular rotation.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Probable for Friday

  Rotowire Nov 21, 2024

  Liddell is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to a right elbow contusion. The fact that Liddell has a probable tag for Friday's contest suggests he should play in some capacity. That said, his availability shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, as he's going to be limited to just spare frontcourt minutes in a best-case scenario.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Joining Chicago on two-way pact

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2024

  The Bulls signed Liddell to a two-way deal Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. The Illinois native will latch on with Chicago for the 2024-25 season, though he will likely spend the majority of his time with the Windy City Bulls of the G League. The 23-year-old played for New Orleans last season, during which he averaged 0.5 points and 0.6 rebounds across only 2.9 minutes per game in just eight regular-season appearances.

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• Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Part of Bulls' training camp roster

  Rotowire Sep 27, 2024

  Liddell is part of the Bulls' roster for training camp ahead of the 2024-25 regular season, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. The Suns waived Liddell in August, but the former Ohio State standout will have a shot at competing for a roster spot with a Bulls organization that might be headed for a rebuild sooner than later. Liddell made eight appearances for the Pelicans in the 2023-24 regular season, but he was limited to just 2.9 minutes per game, as he spent most of his time with the Birmingham Squadron in the G League.

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• E.J. Liddell: Waived by Phoenix

  Rotowire Aug 21, 2024

  The Suns waived Liddell on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Liddell was traded twice this summer. First, the Hawks acquired him from the Pelicans in the return package for Dejounte Murray. Then, Liddell was traded to Phoenix in exchange for David Roddy. Now, Liddell finds himself as a free agent a month before training camp and will likely have to settle for a G League opportunity. The 2022 second-round pick has made just eight NBA appearances, which all came with New Orleans last season.

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• Suns' E.J. Liddell: Traded to Phoenix

  Rotowire Jul 26, 2024

  The Hawks are trading Liddell to the Suns in exchange for David Roddy on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. This is the second time Liddell has gotten traded in less than a month, as he was traded from New Orleans to Atlanta on June 26 as part of the deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans. Liddell will compete for a depth frontcourt option for the Suns, but his chances of earning a meaningful role are very slim.

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• Hawks' E.J. Liddell: Traded to Atlanta

  Rotowire Jun 28, 2024

  The Hawks acquired Liddell along with Larry Nance, Dyson Daniels and two futurue first-round picks on Friday in exchange for Dejounte Murray, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Liddell wasn't part of the New Orleans rotation this past season, as he averaged just 0.5 points and 0.6 rebounds across 2.9 minutes in eight appearances. He will now compete for a roster spot as a depth frontcourt option in Atlanta.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Rare appearance in loss

  Rotowire Apr 27, 2024

  Liddell amassed one rebound in three minutes during Saturday's 106-85 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Liddell saw rare playing time in the loss, as the Pelicans were blown out on their home court. The fact that he was in the rotation tells you everything you need to know about the Pelicans' status right now. They will look to salvage some pride when the two teams face off again in Game 4, also in New Orleans.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Recalled by New Orleans

  Rotowire Mar 31, 2024

  New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League Birmingham Squadron on Saturday. Liddell hasn't logged an NBA appearance since Jan. 27, and minutes will likely be hard to come by given the Pelicans' postseason ambitions. The 23-year-old has compiled just 23 total minutes of NBA action this season.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Returns to New Orleans

  Rotowire Feb 24, 2024

  The Pelicans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Saturday. Liddell will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. However, Liddell is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the Pelicans in Sunday's game against the Bulls.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Returns from G League

  Rotowire Feb 11, 2024

  New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Sunday. Liddell has played just 23 minutes over eight appearances with the Pelicans this season. If Liddell is active for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, he likely won't be part of head coach Willie Green's rotation.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Recalled to NBA

  Rotowire Jan 5, 2024

  New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Thursday. Liddell hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 8, totaling just four points, two rebounds and one block in eight minutes across three appearances for the Pelicans this season. Across 11 G League appearances, Liddell is averaging 14.1 points on 50.0 percent shooting.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Contract converted to standard deal

  Rotowire Jul 6, 2023

  Liddell had his two-way contract converted to a standard deal Thursday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports. Liddell inked a two-way contract with New Orleans in October of 2022 but missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL. However, he'll be full go for Summer League this year and has agreed to a three-year contract with the Pelicans that includes a team option for the final year.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Full go for Summer League

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2023

  Liddell (knee) is full go for Summer League, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Liddell, a 2022 second-round pick, missed his entire rookie season while rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered last summer, but he's back to participating in 5-on-5 drills and will play in as many games as possible over the next two weeks. In his final season at Ohio State, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.6 blocks en route to First Team All-Big Ten honors.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Undergoes surgery on ACL

  Rotowire Jul 26, 2022

  Liddell (knee) underwent surgery on his torn right ACL on Monday, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports. Liddell remains without a timetable to rejoin the action, but he's likely destined to miss most, if not all, of the 2022-23 campaign. He suffered the injury during Summer League action after being selected 41st overall by New Orleans in the 2022 NBA Draft.

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• Pelicans' E.J. Liddell: Goes to New Orleans at No. 41

  Rotowire Jun 23, 2022

  Liddell was drafted by the Pelicans with the 41st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Ohio State product was a collegiate standout for three years after arriving in Columbus as a top-50 player in the 2019 high school class. As a junior last season, Liddell posted 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.6 blocks en route to First Team All-Big Ten honors. As a second-rounder, Liddell won't be guaranteed a consistent role next season, but as an upperclassmen he projects to be more NBA-ready than the average prospect.

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