The Pelicans waived Hill on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac reports.
Hill is among several players that New Orleans waived before Saturday's deadline, and if he goes through waivers unclaimed, then he'd have to report to the franchise's G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. The Pelicans signed Hill to a training camp deal on Oct. 1, but ultimately, he didn't show enough in the preseason to earn a roster ahead of Opening Night next week.
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Pelicans' Malcolm Hill: Inks deal with New Orleans
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The Pelicans signed Hill to a training camp contract Saturday.
Hill made five NBA appearances for the Bulls in 2022-23, averaging 1.0 points and 0.6 rebounds in 1.8 minutes. He will likely join the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, if he doesn't make the team's regular-season roster.
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Malcolm Hill: Puts up 23 points Saturday
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Hill notched 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and a block across 28 minutes in Saturday's win over the Skyhawks.
Hill spent time with the Windy City Bulls and the Squadron during the 2022-23 season, and he posted nearly identical numbers for both franchises. He averaged 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest in nine games with the Squadron.
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Malcolm Hill: Records double-double
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Hill notched 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes in Sunday's loss to Mexico City.
Hill was one of the standout performers for the Squadron despite the loss, and he recorded his second double-double of the season -- first since joining Birmingham. He's averaging 14.6 points per game across seven contests with the Squadron.
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Malcolm Hill: Scores 12 with six rebounds
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Hill had 12 points (3-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 35 minutes in Thursday's win over Austin.
Hill struggled from the field and needed 11 shots to score 12 points, but he still ended with a decent stat line. This was his first game with the Charge, and he averaged 15.1 points per contest in eight outings playing for Windy City Bulls.
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Malcolm Hill: Waived by Chicago
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The Bulls waived Hill on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Hill joined the Bulls on a 10-day contract last year and ultimately stuck with Chicago the rest of the season on a two-way deal. He inked another two-way contract ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, but he's appeared in just five NBA contests, averaging 1.0 points and 0.6 rebounds in 1.8 minutes. In a corresponding move, the Bulls signed Terry Taylor to a two-way deal.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Effective from deep Thursday
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Hill supplied 17 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes in Windy City's 116-112 win over Santa Cruz on Thursday.
Hill produced a double-digit point tally for the fourth time in five games while draining a season-high four threes. The 27-year-old has been effective as a scorer, rebounder and defender, as he's also recorded double-digit boards on two occasions and multiple steals in three contests.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Efficient in Friday's win
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Hill managed 18 points (6-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 35 minutes in Windy City's 144-133 win over the Herd on Friday.
Hill checked in third in scoring on the night for the Bulls while posting his third double-digit point tally in four games this season. The 27-year-old forward's 54.5 percent shooting was a season high as well, but his pair of boards did represent his lowest figure in that category thus far on the campaign.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Trouble shooting Wednesday
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Hill produced 18 points (5-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 38 minutes in Wednesday's 124-109 win in Capital City.
Hill struggled from the field throughout Wednesday's contest but had particular difficulties in the second half, missing six of seven shot attempts and all three of his tries from beyond the arc. He is just 10-for-31 shooting since returning to Windy City last week.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Back with Windy City
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Hill amassed 19 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes during Saturday's 105-96 loss to the Charge.
Hill made his first regular-season appearance for Windy City on Saturday, and it was his first game at any level since Dec. 20. He spent the last three weeks with Chicago but failed to make an appearance during that 13-game span. He's tallied 68 seconds of playing time in three appearances for Chicago on the year, and the return to Windy City should provide some extended playing time for the 27-year-old.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Misses games for reconditioning
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Hill was inactive for Saturday's game as he works to get back into shape.
Hill has missed both of Windy City's first two regular season games but a reason for his absence in the opener Thursday was not provided. He averaged 18.1 points in eight games in the Showcase Cup portion of the season and has also appeared in three games with Chicago this season.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Scores team-high 17 points
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Hill compiled 17 points (6-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes in Monday's 102-96 win over Rio Grande Valley.
Hill did not shoot well Monday but still led the team with 17 points. Through 15 games for Windy City, he's averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Drops 20 points Monday
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Hill tallied 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 29 minutes in Monday's 109-107 loss to the Charge.
Hill's seven fourth-quarter points led the team but it wasn't enough for Windy City to pull out a win on the road. The 27-year-old is averaging 16.0 points while making 44.0 percent of his shots through seven games this year.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Team-high 20 points Saturday
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Hill produced 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes in Saturday's 119-99 win over the Charge.
Hill was perfect from the field in the second half, going 5-for-5 and scoring 12 of his 20 points. He continues to be a presence on the defensive end of the floor and is averaging 2.2 steals per contest through his first five games.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Poor shooting Saturday
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Hill amassed six points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a steal in 30 minutes in Saturday's 99-94 loss in Sioux Falls.
Hill scored all six of his points in the first quarter before missing his final eight shot attempts of the game. He had made 46.5 percent of his shots with Windy City before the contest and has typically been a fairly efficient scorer in the G League. Saturday's poor performance is likely not a cause for concern for the 27-year-old.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Minimal role against the Pacers
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Hill ended with no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 124-109 win over Indiana.
Although the Bulls won by 15 points Wednesday, Hill's role in the contest remained minimal. He's with the team on a two-way deal, so it seems likely that he'll wind up with the G League's Windy City Bulls at some point.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Signs with Bulls
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Hill signed a two-way contract with the Bulls on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Hill played 16 games last season for the Bulls last season, averaging 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.4 minutes. At 26 years old, it is unlikely the Bulls see Hill as having major potential, but his familiarity with the team will allow them to trust him if he's needed.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Drops 29 points in G League loss
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Hill tallied 29 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 38 minutes Tuesday in Windy City's loss to Long Island.
Hill posted his second-highest scoring performance of the G League campaign, trailing only his 32-point performance as a member of the Squadron on Nov. 26. The 26-year-old spent almost all of January and February in the NBA after latching on with the Bulls on Jan. 13. He is averaging 17.7 points, 7.1 boards, 3.1 assists and 2.4 three-pointers over seven G League games with Windy City.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Registers G League double-double
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Hill tallied 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 30 minutes Wednesday in a 117-108 win over Greensboro.
This was Hill's second game of the G League regular season, as he has spent much of his time in 2022 at the NBA level. The 26-year-old was one of two Windy City players to post a double-double in Wednesday's win, and he tied for the team lead with 13 boards. Hill has averaged only 11.6 minutes per contest in his 17 NBA games during the campaign, so his time in the G League is giving him a more extended opportunity to showcase his skills.
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Bulls' Malcolm Hill: Clip and dip
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Hill posted eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over two minutes during Monday's 127-124 loss to Phoenix.
After combining for 10 points across 41 minutes over his two previous games, Hill maximized his two minutes Monday, recording eight points in a game during which every bucket mattered. Hill has spent most of this season as a three-and-D wing in the G League, averaging 16.8 points on 40.0 percent shooting from beyond the arc. He is nonetheless unlikely to build a larger role in Chicago.
