Bulls: Waived G Houston Mallette.

The Chicago Bulls, currently sitting at 31–51 and ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference, continue to reshape a roster that has struggled this season. With a net rating of –5.1, a two‑game losing streak and a 2–8 record in their last ten games, the team is looking for any move that could improve depth and flexibility as they approach the end of the regular season.

Waiving guard Houston Mallette follows a recent series of transactions that saw the Bulls acquire Buddy Hield from Charlotte in exchange for guard Rob Dillingham, a deal that was reported on September 27. The front office appears to be fine‑tuning the guard rotation, and releasing Mallette is consistent with that approach, giving the team additional roster spots to explore other options or develop younger talent.