E.J. Liddell Injury News & Updates
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Makes third appearance in loss
Liddell ended Friday's 125-107 loss to Detroit with two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound in five minutes.
ANALYSIS
Liddell moved into the rotation for just the third time this season, with all appearances yielding no more than six minutes of playing time. Although on paper, Brooklyn is a good landing spot for someone like Liddell, it doesn't appear as though he is going to feature on a nightly basis at this point.
Sep 3, 2025
Signs two-way contract with Nets
The Nets signed Liddell to a two-way contract Wednesday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Liddell made 12 brief regular-season appearances for the Bulls in 2024-25, averaging 4.4 minutes per game, and he'll get his next chance with Brooklyn in 2025-26. Given the two-way deal, the 2023 second-rounder is likely to spend most of his time with the G League's Long Island Nets while the parent club is healthy.
Apr 1, 2025
Available to play
Liddell (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
ANALYSIS
After missing the past two games for Chicago, Liddell is no longer on the injury report. The Bulls could potentially be very shorthanded Tuesday, meaning Liddell could get an opportunity to crack the rotation.
Mar 30, 2025
Out for Monday
Liddell (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 29, 2025
Still out Saturday
Liddell (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 16, 2024
Remains out Monday
Liddell (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
ANALYSIS
Liddell will miss a second straight game due to a sore left knee. However, the two-way player hasn't been a regular part of the Bulls' NBA rotation, so his ongoing absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.
Dec 14, 2024
Sits out Friday with sore knee
Liddell wasn't available Friday in the Bulls' 109-95 win over the Hornets due to a sore left knee.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Will suit up Friday
Liddell (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 21, 2024
Probable for Friday
Liddell is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to a right elbow contusion.
ANALYSIS
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 decision, as he's going to be limited to just spare frontcourt minutes in a best-case scenario.
Oct 18, 2024
Joining Chicago on two-way pact
The Bulls signed Liddell to a two-way deal Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 27, 2024
Part of Bulls' training camp roster
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.
ANALYSIS
The Suns waived Liddell in August, but the former Ohio State standout will have a shot at competing for a spot in the roster with a Bulls organization that might be headed to a rebuild sooner rather 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.
Aug 21, 2024
Waived by Phoenix
The Suns waived Liddell on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 26, 2024
Traded to Phoenix
The Hawks are trading Liddell to the Suns in exchange for David Roddy on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
This is the second time Liddell gets 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.
Jun 28, 2024
Traded to Atlanta
Liddell has been dealt to the Hawks along with Larry Nance, Dyson Daniels and two first-round picks in exchange for Dejounte Murray, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Liddell was not part of the Pelicans' rotation during his rookie 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 front court option in Atlanta.
Apr 27, 2024
Rare appearance in loss
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.
ANALYSIS
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 where the Pelicans are at right now. They will look to salvage some pride when the two teams face off again in Game 4, also in New Orleans.
Apr 1, 2024
Recalled to NBA
New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Though Liddell will rejoin the Pelicans after the Squadron completed its G League season Saturday, he's not guaranteed to see any playing time at the NBA level in the short term. Liddell's last action with the Pelicans came back on Jan. 27.
Mar 31, 2024
Recalled by New Orleans
New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League Birmingham Squadron on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 24, 2024
Returns to New Orleans
The Pelicans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 11, 2024
Recalled to New Orleans
New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Liddell has compiled just 23 minutes of action across eight appearances with the Pelicans this season. His last appearance came Jan. 27, and the second-year forward will likely continue profiling as end-of-bench depth.
Jan 25, 2024
Recalled by New Orleans
The Pelicans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Liddell was sent to the G League in mid-January but will rejoin the Pelicans ahead of the team's weekend back-to-back set. He's unlikely to be a significant part of the Pelicans' rotation.
Jan 5, 2024
Recalled to NBA
New Orleans recalled Liddell from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Recalled to NBA
The Pelicans recalled Liddell (undisclosed) to the NBA from the Birmingham Squadron of the G League and are listing him as available for Wednesday's contest versus the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Liddell missed Birmingham's last contest with an undisclosed injury but is available Wednesday. The 22-year-old forward is averaging just 1.3 points in 3.0 minutes across his previous three NBA appearances this season.
Jul 16, 2023
Team-high 23 points
Liddell registered 23 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 117-114 Summer League loss to the 76ers.
ANALYSIS
Liddell was efficient from the field and capitalized on numerous trips to the free-throw line en route to a team-high 23 points. Across his first three matchups in Vegas, the second-year big out of Ohio State averaged 9.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game.
Jul 6, 2023
Contract converted to standard deal
Liddell had his two-way contract converted to a standard deal Thursday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 5, 2023
Full go for Summer League
Liddell (knee) is full go for Summer League, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 16, 2022
Signs two-way contract
Liddell (knee) signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Liddell was the 41st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft but sustained a torn ACL during the Summer League in mid-July. He'll be forced to miss significant time but has agreed to terms on his rookie deal with New Orleans.
Jul 26, 2022
Undergoes surgery on ACL
Liddell (knee) underwent surgery on his torn right ACL on Monday, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 12, 2022
Diagnosed with torn ACL
Liddell (knee) was diagnosed with a torn ACL on Monday night and will be out indefinitely.
ANALYSIS
The rookie suffered the injury during the third quarter of Monday's Summer League game against the Hawks. Liddell was selected with the 41st overall pick in last month's draft. It's possible, if not likely, that he'll miss all of the upcoming season.
Jul 11, 2022
Exits without return
Liddell exited Monday's Summer League contest against the Hawks with a knee injury and did not return, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie forward was helped off the court after an apparent knee injury in the third quarter and did not return to the game. The extent of the injury is still unknown.
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