Restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey remains to be asking for no less than $30 million per yr from the Chicago Bulls, in keeping with Joe Crowley of the Chicago Solar-Occasions.
Giddey, who turns 23 in October, is looking for a five-year, $150 million contract just like that of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. Such a deal would give Giddey $30 million yearly.
In response to Okay.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports activities Community, there’s nice optimism the Bulls will get a deal achieved and re-sign him. Groups can formally start signing gamers to contracts July 6.
Chicago acquired Giddey within the commerce deal that despatched Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
Josh Giddey Reached New Peak With Bulls In 2024-25
The 6-foot-8 Giddey may obtain a elevate this summer season, as he ended the 2024-25 season with shocking numbers. In 70 video games (69 begins), he averaged 14.6 factors and profession highs of 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals.
The 2021 first-rounder additionally shot 46.5% from the ground and a career-best 37.8% from 3-point vary. He completed twentieth within the league in defensive rebounds (439) and tenth in assists (503).
Giddey additionally posted 30 double-doubles and 7 triple-doubles.
In Chicago’s 121-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on March 10, he recorded a season-high 29 factors, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block in 27 minutes of motion.
Giddey signed a four-year, $27.21 million rookie-scale contract in August 2021. He earned $6.58 million in 2023-24 and $8.35 million this season. Each salaries are membership choices, per Spotrac.
Giddey Has Requested The NBA If He Can Play In The NBL
Earlier this week, Giddey mentioned on the Ball Magnets podcast that he’s requested the NBA if he can play semi-pro basketball at residence in Australia within the offseason.
“I’ve tried to ask the NBA if I can come residence and play in NBL or different leagues in the course of the offseason. It retains me in sport form. There’s no higher solution to keep sharp than really enjoying basketball,” he mentioned.
NBL1 is the highest semipro league in Australia, and it’s operated by the NBL, which is the highest professional league in Australia and New Zealand.
Giddey was noticed training forward of a sport within the Franklin & District Basketball Affiliation on Could 5. He was reportedly in full uniform for the Vales, however his staff fell 110-84 to Bennys Boys.
His agent, Daniel Moldovan, was “livid” with him and “was not completely happy” for enjoying within the sport, Giddey revealed.
The NBA neighborhood can assume that Giddey most likely gained’t be allowed to play within the league for worry of harm, however as a restricted free agent, he wouldn’t be violating any guidelines.
Over 160 gamers have performed in each the NBL and the NBA.
