Former Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell is on the move again. For the second time in about a month, the former All-Big Ten performer was traded. He was first shipped to the Atlanta Hawks from the New Orleans Pelicans on June 28. And just four weeks later, the Hawks have sent the U-Haul to Phoenix and the Suns.
Liddell was selected by the Pelicans in the second round of the 2022 but suffered a torn ACL that wiped out his rookie season. He received only spot duty in his return this past season, appearing in just five games for the Pelicans, picking up most of his playing time and development instead in the NBA’s G-League.
The Hawks inserted the former Buckeye start in five summer league games once he arrived there, but now it appears Liddell will have to start over again. Even more challenging are reports that the Suns may release the 6-foot, 6-inch ‘tweener soon to open up a roster spot.
The Suns are likely to release E.J. Liddell in order to free up a roster spot to pursue a point guard in free agency, per @Gambo987 (https://t.co/FwhBnLr9I4).
Phoenix plans to add another free agent on the veteran’s minimum after trading David Roddy for Liddell. pic.twitter.com/vqxv54okOD
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 27, 2024
Here’s to hoping Liddell can find somwhere stable to continue his professional basketball career soon.
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