Drew Peterson is no longer on the Chicago Bulls roster, according to the official roster checked Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday report that the Bulls were cutting four camp invitees.
The move
Drew Peterson, a 26-year-old forward in his third season, is off the Chicago Bulls roster, according to the official roster checked Sunday, Oct. 18. He had been with the team through training camp. A Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors, titled "Bulls Cut Four Camp Invitees," had signaled the move; its confidence level was not listed.
The money
Peterson's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. The Bulls carry $164.3 million across 14 contracts for 2026-27, leaving them under the $165.0 million salary cap. The luxury tax line sits at $200.4 million, with the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Last season, Peterson played six games for Chicago, averaging 10.7 minutes, 0.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists. That fell well short of the Bulls' rotation, led by Josh Giddey at 32.1 minutes and 17.0 points, Nikola Vucevic at 30.8 minutes and 16.9 points, and Matas Buzelis at 29.2 minutes and 16.3 points, followed by Coby White, Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro. Chicago's roster now lists 17 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Drew Peterson leave the Bulls roster?
The Bulls' official roster no longer listed him as of Sunday, Oct. 18. A Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors said the Bulls were cutting four camp invitees, though his contract status is not on file.
What did Peterson do for the Bulls last season?
He appeared in six games, averaging 10.7 minutes, 0.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists.
Where do the Bulls stand against the salary cap?
Chicago carries $164.3 million across 14 contracts for 2026-27, under the $165.0 million cap, with the tax line at $200.4 million and the aprons at $209.0 million and $221.7 million.