Restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey continues to be asking for at the least $30 million per 12 months from the Chicago Bulls, in response to Joe Crowley of the Chicago Solar-Occasions.
Giddey, who turns 23 in October, is looking for a five-year, $150 million contract much like that of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. Such a deal would give Giddey $30 million yearly.
Based on Ok.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports activities Community, there’s nice optimism the Bulls will get a deal executed 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 might obtain a elevate this summer season, as he ended the 2024-25 season with stunning 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 stated on the Ball Magnets podcast that he’s requested the NBA if he can play semi-pro basketball at dwelling in Australia within the offseason.
“I’ve tried to ask the NBA if I can come dwelling and play in NBL or different leagues through the offseason. It retains me in recreation form. There’s no higher technique to keep sharp than really taking part in basketball,” he stated.
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 recreation within the Franklin & District Basketball Affiliation on Might 5. He was reportedly in full uniform for the Vales, however his crew fell 110-84 to Bennys Boys.
His agent, Daniel Moldovan, was “livid” with him and “was not blissful” for taking part in within the recreation, Giddey revealed.
The NBA group can assume that Giddey in all probability gained’t be allowed to play within the league for concern 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.
