$45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey seeks a major payday after averaging near triple-double stats post-All-Star break while the Bulls negotiate amid salary cap and luxury tax constraints.
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$45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey
Australian star Josh Giddey is seeking a monster pay day but the Chicago Bulls are offering a much lower figure. Who has the upper hand?
Former Chicago Bulls star has strong take on Josh Giddey's future, 'you don't want to be...'
Josh Giddey was traded to the Chicago Bulls last season as the Oklahoma City Thunder parted ways with the talented guard. Josh Giddey’s 2024-25 NBA season with the Chicago Bulls was also the final year of his previous deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey was among the top free agents this summer. Despite that, the 22-year-old is yet to finalize a contract extension with the Bulls. A key reason behind it is the Bulls’ reluctance to offer G…
Warriors showing interest in dynamic Bulls guard
The Golden State Warriors have indicated that they are interested in Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists last season, and is currently a restricted free agent, which could make it tougher for the Warriors to actually be able to get anything done regarding him. “I’m told that the Warriors continue to value Josh Giddey’s skillset and have communicated their…
Bulls Offered Josh Giddey $80M Deal At Start Of Free Agency
Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey has been seeking a five-year, $150 million deal similar to that of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. That contract would give the four-year veteran $30 million annually. Josh Giddey Still Seeking An Annual Salary In The $30 Million Range Giddey “wants to get a deal done to stay […] The post Bulls Offered Josh Giddey $80M Deal At Start Of Free Agency appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors…
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