Chandler Hutchison most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Phoenix Suns.
The following season, he retired at the age of 26 while playing for the Miami Heat’s G League affiliate (Sioux Falls Skyforce).
The Heat’s G League announced that NBA veteran Chandler Hutchison, who played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, has retired.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 30, 2022
Earlier this week, HoopsHype’s Silo Aseo reported that Hutchison will enter the 2024 G League Draft.
Oct. 22 via Aseo: “Former Bulls first-round pick Chandler Hutchison and former five-star rookie Alonzo Trier will enter the 2024 G League Draft, selection set for Oct. 26. Hutchison will retire in 2022 after four seasons, and Trier is the last to retire.” Sources told @hoopshype that he played for the Knicks in 2020.
Former Bulls first-round pick Chandler Hutchison and former five-star rookie Alonzo Trier will enter the 2024 G League Draft, with selections to be determined on October 26th. Hutchison will retire in 2022 after four seasons, and Trier last played for the Knicks in 2020. sources say @hoopshype pic.twitter.com/sljPX2xHMi
— Cyro Asseo (@CyroAsseo) October 22, 2024
Hutchison was drafted 22nd overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls out of Boise State University.
He spent the first two and a half seasons of his career in Chicago.
November 9, 2019; Chicago, Illinois, USA. Chicago Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison (15) scores in the first half against the Houston Rockets at the United Center. Required credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
In addition to the Bulls and Suns, the 28-year-old also played one season with the Washington Wizards.
He has career averages of 5.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 30.9 percent from 3-point range in 103 regular season games.
He also played in two NBA playoff games against Washington.
Via GTV HOOPS: “Former Bulls first-round pick Chandler Hutchison suddenly retired in 2022 at the age of 26. Two years later, he will come out of retirement and enter the 2024 G League Draft. (Per Hoops Hype) The swingman played four years in the NBA, averaging a career-high 7.8 PPG in 2019-20.
When Chandler retired, he was playing for the Skyforce in the G League and was averaging good numbers at the time, 16.6 PPG and 7.2 RPG. The G League Draft will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., but there will be no telecast or live streaming. Yesterday, it was announced that former Knicks guard Alonzo Trier will also enter the draft. ”
