Former Chicago Bulls guard Ryan Arcidiacono has signed a one-year contract with German Basketball Bundesliga club Skyliners Frankfurt for the 2026-27 season. The move comes after the 32-year-old spent last year playing professionally in Italy and Puerto Rico following his NBA exit. This news arrives as the Bulls look ahead after a tough end to their 2025-26 campaign, which concluded with a 149-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 13, 2026.
What is the deal for Ryan Arcidiacono?
The Skyliners Frankfurt announced the signing in an official press release. Arcidiacono has agreed to a one-year contract with the club for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The team highlighted his seven NBA seasons and 257 total games as key experience he will bring to their backcourt. They specifically cited his basketball IQ, leadership, and veteran presence as assets that will add stability to their roster.
He will be joining fellow former NBA player Marcus Garrett on the Skyliners squad. The team is scheduled to compete in the EuroCup competition during the upcoming season. This marks Arcidiacono's second stint playing professionally in Europe after his time in Italy.
Why did Arcidiacono leave the NBA?
Arcidiacono last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and spent the majority of his career with the Chicago Bulls. Known as a hard-nosed defender and a smart, team-first player, his role was often as a backup point guard. After his time with the Bulls, he played briefly for the New York Knicks before pursuing opportunities overseas.
His departure from the NBA was part of a natural career progression for a veteran seeking consistent playing time. The move to the Basketball Bundesliga offers him a prominent role on a team with European ambitions.
What does this mean for the Chicago Bulls?
Arcidiacono's signing is a footnote in the larger story of the Bulls' ongoing roster construction. His time with the team is firmly in the past, but his career path illustrates the global opportunities available to NBA veterans. The Bulls' immediate focus is on improving from their recent form. Their last five games of the previous season resulted in two wins and three losses (LLLWW), including a three-game losing streak to finish.
Chicago's front office is undoubtedly analyzing their [squad](/squad) and [stats](/stats) to identify areas for upgrade this offseason. The heavy defeat to Dallas in April underscored defensive issues that need addressing. Building a more consistent perimeter defense will be a priority as they plan for the new season.
What comes next for Arcidiacono and the Bulls?
Ryan Arcidiacono will immediately join Skyliners Frankfurt for their preseason preparations ahead of the Bundesliga and EuroCup schedule. His experience will be counted on to guide a younger backcourt and help the team compete on two fronts.
For the Chicago Bulls, the offseason continues. The team must use the summer to regroup after a disappointing finish. Fans tracking the team's progress can look for updates on our [injuries](/injuries) page and monitor the official [fixtures](/fixtures) when the new NBA schedule is released. The primary goal will be to convert late-season losses into a stronger start for the next campaign.
