Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Tue 3/12/24 9:50 AM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim amassed 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Monday's 127-92 loss to the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim bested his previous career high of 10 points en route to his second double-digit scoring performance of the season. He led Chicago in scoring amid an abysmal offensive showing at home, with no starter exceeding 13 points. Chicago was down 44-16 at the end of the first quarter in a game that quickly slipped away.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Fri 3/8/24 2:48 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim recorded six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Thursday's 125-122 victory over Golden State.
EDGE Analysis
Since converting his two-way contract into a three-year deal with the Bulls on Feb. 26, Bitim has carved out a sizable bench role. He's played double-digit minutes in four of the last five games, averaging 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 16.0 minutes during that stretch. With Patrick Williams (foot) out for the season, there should be minutes available for Bitim as long as he continues to be serviceable in limited action.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Mon 2/26/24 6:53 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim signed a three-year, $4.6 million deal with Chicago that is guaranteed for the rest of this season and non-guaranteed for the following two seasons, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim's two-way contract was converted to a multi-year deal Friday, although details had been unannounced until Monday. The 24-year-old Turkish prospect has logged just two NBA appearances with Chicago this season, but he is a candidate to be incorporated down the stretch with Patrick Williams (foot) sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Fri 2/23/24 12:06 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
The Bulls converted Bitim's two-way contract to a standard multi-year deal Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Most of Bitim's production has come in the G League this season, but Chicago has seen enough to make a multi-year commitment. It's unlikely that the 24-year-old will see a significant uptick in production in the NBA down the stretch.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Wed 1/3/24 1:37 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim (nose) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim will miss an eighth straight game due to a nasal fracture. His continued absence hasn't impacted Chicago's rotation.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Mon 1/1/24 4:39 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim (nose) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim will miss a seventh straight game due to a nasal fracture. His continued absence hasn't impacted Chicago's rotation.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Fri 12/29/23 5:46 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim (nose) won't play in Saturday's game versus Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim's absence streak will extend to six games Saturday due to a nasal fracture. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's rematch with the 76ers.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Wed 12/27/23 4:39 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game due to a nasal fracture. His continued absence won't impact Chicago's rotation.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Mon 12/25/23 4:46 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim (nose) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim is dealing with a nasal fracture, and it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up. However, his absence shouldn't impact Chicago's rotation, as he's made just one NBA appearance this season.
Onuralp Bitim SG/SF FA Fri 12/22/23 5:39 PM
Onuralp Bitim
SG/SF FA
Bitim (nose) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Bitim has been dealing with a nasal fracture recently and will be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against Atlanta.