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The Chicago Bulls are reportedly signing the former NBA first-round pick

Josh Primo is coming off a year in which he appeared in two games for the Los Angeles Clippers.

In limited playing time, he averaged 1.0 points per contest.

On Thursday, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reported that Primo will sign a contract with the Chicago Bulls.

Via Mayberry: “The Chicago Bulls are taking Josh Primo, the 12th pick in 2021, on an Exhibit 10 contract, source says.” @TheAthletic.

Primo is expected to join the Windy City Bulls as he recovers from an injury and works toward a return to the NBA.

Primo was the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Alabama.

He spent parts of three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs (and Clippers).

His career averages are 5.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 37.1% from the field and 30.0% from three-point range in 56 games.

At just 21 years old, Primo is an interesting player for the Bulls.

About KC Johnson of Chicago Sports Network: “Bulls PR confirms the team is signing former Spurs lottery pick Josh Primo for a training camp @DarnellMayberry had the 1st

Coincidentally, Primo was selected one pick ahead of Chris Duarte. Swingman likely to end up at Windy City, continues trend of youth with experience”

The Bulls will play their first regular season game on October 23rd when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans.

They are coming off a year in which they were the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-43.

By Vanessa

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