According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Chicago Bulls are signing G League guard Andrew Funk to a two-way contract. Funk will fill the Bulls’ final two-way spot after the team converted Onuralp Bitim’s contract to a standard contract.

The Chicago Bulls plan to sign guard Andrew Funk to a two-way contract with Denver’s Grand Rapids Gold G League team, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Funk is one of the best shooters in the G League this season, averaging 13.7 points and shooting 39.6 percent on more than nine three-point attempts. pic.twitter.com/ZAeaTKce5e

Coming out of Penn State, Funk went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. As an undrafted free agent, Funk joined the Denver Nuggets, but he was placed on waivers on October 13. Later in month 10, Funk signed with Grand Rapids Gold of the G League.

What does Andrew Funk add to the Bulls?

It’s unclear how much playing time Funk will get with the Bulls’ starting lineup. That said, the Bulls have had to deal with plenty of injuries this season, including season-ending injuries to Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams. Funk is certainly in a position where he can earn playing time and potentially receive a standard contract if he rises to the occasion.

Funk’s strength lies in his three-point shooting ability. The 24-year-old has unlimited range and can score in any style in the box. In fact, during the March Madness 2023 tournament, Funk set social media on fire. Due to his 27-point outing in the win over Texas A&M, Funks’ performance became known as the “Funk Frenzy”.

After Funk’s impressive performance, his high school coach, John Mosco, said of the goalie’s skills:

“He’s just a straight shooter, he’s a scorer, he plays with a lot of confidence and understands the game well,” Mosco said. “He moves without the ball and is ready every time he goes in.” He had the right mindset.

Currently, the Bulls are the 20th-best 3-point shooting team in the league. If Funk gets consistent playing time, he could significantly increase the team’s perimeter scoring.

 

Last word on Funk

With impressive play in the G League this season, Funk appears to deserve a chance to compete for a starting spot. That said, the Bulls are 26-30 and own the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today, the Bulls would be the team making the Playoffs. Few, if any, people outside of Chicago expected the Bulls to make a serious run at the playoffs. However, they are strong enough to compete for the rest of the season. So it wouldn’t be surprising if Funk still spends most of his time in the G League or sitting on the Bulls bench. That said, however, the Bulls are keeping tabs on Funk and seem interested in one day bringing his talents to the main roster.