Phillips logged zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in six minutes during Tuesday's 106-102 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Phillips was a second-round pick in this year's draft and played double-digit minutes in the Bulls' first three preseason games, but he had limited playing time during the team's penultimate preseason matchup Tuesday. He's unlikely to be a significant part of Chicago's rotation once the regular season begins.
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Bulls' Julian Phillips: Sated for debut
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Phillips (not injury related) will play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Phillips missed the Bulls' Summer League opener Friday due to ongoing contract negotiations. However, the two sides appear to have come to terms on a deal, so Phillips will be available for Saturday's tilt and presumably the rest of Summer League.
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Bulls' Julian Phillips: Won't play Friday
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Phillips hasn't signed a contract yet, so he won't be available for Friday's Summer League game against against the Raptors, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Phillips was the No. 35 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he's still negotiating his first pro contract. It's unclear when the two sides will get a deal done, but the Bulls' Summer League squad plays again Saturday versus the Grizzlies.
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Bulls' Julian Phillips: Selected 35th by Bulls
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Phillips was drafted 35th overall by the Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft and was subsequently traded to the Bulls.
A 6-foot-8 forward out of Tennessee, Phillips had a sizable role as a freshman and put up 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.5 blocks, 0.6 steals and 0.3 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per game. His athleticism will be his calling card, and he projects to be a solid defender at the NBA level. The Bulls could certainly use some depth at forward, so Phillips does have a path to playing time behind Patrick Williams, with Derrick Jones Jr. and Javonte Green hitting free agency.
