Bulls inexplicably sign 26-year-old forward the NBA just can't seem to quit

The Chicago Bulls have signed Kevin Knox for reasons that remain unclear, making them the latest NBA team to add him to their roster, as reported by HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

While specific contract details are not disclosed, if the Bulls signed Knox to an Exhibit 10 deal, it would enable them to retain his G League rights and assign him to the Windy City Bulls for the season.

Knox's career has been marked by frequent team changes, with the Bulls being his sixth organization in seven NBA seasons. He was originally selected ninth overall in the 2018 draft by the New York Knicks, where he spent his first three and a half years before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021-22 season. Subsequently, he moved to the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, returned to the Pistons, and most recently played for the Golden State Warriors.

In terms of performance, Knox averaged 25.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in 12 games with the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's G League affiliate, last year, while appearing in 14 NBA contests. His best season was his rookie year with the Knicks, where he averaged 12.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 75 games, though he shot only 37.0% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range. Over the next 245 games from 2020 to 2025, his averages dropped to 5.5 points, and his career totals stand at 7.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Knox possesses a theoretical skill set that continues to attract teams, including his 6-foot-7, 215-pound frame, a 6-foot-11 wingspan, and decent athleticism, which initially suggested potential as a three-level scorer that has not materialized. Currently, he is viewed as an emergency depth player who can maintain readiness in the G League.

The Bulls' decision is puzzling given their existing depth on the wing, but with Knox being the 19th player on their offseason roster, no corresponding roster move is necessary, as teams are allowed up to 21 players during this period.