RJ Hunter to Bulls: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

October 27th, 2016 by Tyler Conway Leave a reply »

Everyone knew RJ Hunter would not be out of work for long, though his destination might raise some eyebrows.

The Chicago Bulls announced a contract agreement with Hunter on Thursday, three days after the Boston Celtics released the shooting guard.

The No. 28 overall pick in the 2015 draft was stuck in a roster crunch in Boston, with the team having to choose between him and James Young for its 15th spot.

Hunter averaged 2.7 points and 1.0 rebounds per game in 36 contests for the Celtics last season. The former Georgia State standout also spent time playing for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.

"I've known RJ for a long time. I think he's really improved,; I think he's gotten better," Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters Monday. "I had a pretty decent long talk with him this morning, and I told him this is part of the path to a great career, right? And I truly believe he'll have a great career."

If Hunter was trying to find a situation where he'd have less competition, Chicago isn't it. The Bulls signed Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade in the offseason and traded for Michae ...

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