Sean Kilpatrick started last season with the Nets, but was waived by the team. Sean then signed a two-way contract with the Bucks, but in January the Bucks converted his contract to a standard NBA deal. He was waived by the Bucks in March. Kilpatrick then played on a pair of 10-day contracts with the Clippers before the Bulls decided to sign him to a deal.
Late last season the Bulls signed Sean Kilpatrick to a three deal worth $6.2 million. Kilpatrick played in nine games for the Bulls. He averaged 15.4 points and 2.8 rebound per game.