Houston Mallette, a 23-year-old rookie, is on the Chicago Bulls roster as of Tuesday, Sep. 22, per the team's official roster. He arrives from free agency, with no prior report logged ahead of the move.
The move
Houston Mallette, a 23-year-old rookie, is on the Chicago Bulls roster as of Tuesday, Sep. 22, per the team's official roster. He arrives from free agency, with no prior NBA roster spot on file. No report preceded the move; none is logged ahead of the roster update. His position has not been announced. The Bulls' roster now includes 18 players, within the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots, following the addition.
The money
Mallette's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap hit and contract length are not available. The Bulls carry $161.5 million in salary across 14 contracts for 2026-27, which is under the salary cap. The cap sits at $165.0 million, the luxury tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. Chicago has room below all four thresholds before Mallette's deal is reported.
The fit
Mallette played no NBA minutes last season. His position has not been announced, so where he lines up in Chicago's rotation is not yet clear. Last season's rotation was led by Josh Giddey at 32.1 minutes and 17.0 points, Nikola Vučević at 30.8 minutes and 16.9 points, Matas Buzelis at 29.2 minutes and 16.3 points, Coby White at 29.1 minutes and 18.6 points, Jaden Ivey at 28.9 minutes and 11.5 points, Anfernee Simons at 28.4 minutes and 15.2 points, Tre Jones at 27.0 minutes and 14.1 points, and Isaac Okoro at 26.9 minutes and 9.3 points. The roster now stands at 18 players.
What is Houston Mallette's contract with the Bulls?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
What position does Mallette play?
Not announced.
Did a report precede the move?
No report is logged ahead of the roster update.
How many players are on the Bulls' roster now?
18, within the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Chicago stand against the salary cap?
The Bulls carry $161.5 million across 14 contracts for 2026-27, under the $165.0 million cap, with the tax at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.