Chicago Bulls to sign former St. John’s guard Justin Simon

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Former St. John’s guard Justin Simon will sign an Exhibit-10 contract Thursday with the Chicago Bulls, per league sources.

Simon will be in training camp with the Bulls and play during the preseason, and then is expected to land with the Bulls G League team.

Former @StJohnsBBall G Justin Simon @simon_Says_so will sign an Exhibit 10 contract today with the Chicago Bulls, per league sources. https://t.co/40hkIRhOfY

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) September 12, 2019

The 6-foot-5 Simon worked out in June for the Bulls, along with Charlotte, Phoenix and the Clippers, among others.

The Big East Defensive Player of the Year, Simon averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals this past season.

Shamorie Ponds, Simon’s former teammate, is with the Houston Rockets and will be in training camp.

UPDATE 9/13: Justin Simon has officially signed with the Bulls

Former @StJohnsBBall G @simon_Says_so signed with the Bulls as I reported yesterday https://t.co/7lT5Eeh3Sk

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) September 13, 2019

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