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NBA free agency has begun, and for the Chicago Bulls, that means figuring out Josh Giddey's future as a restricted free agent.
CBS Sports' Brad Botkin reports the Bulls are a good bet to match any offer Giddey might get on the open market.
Giddey absolutely exploded over the final two months of the season as a nightly triple-double threat, high-end scorer with a suddenly competent 3-point shot, and the same passing skills he has always had, Botkin noted.
Giddey came to the Bulls a year ago in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Alex Caruso.
Meanwhile, things did become clearer for Tre Jones on day one of free agency. He is expected to re-sign a three-year, $24 million deal.
Jones was an unrestricted free agent, having joined the Bulls midway through last season as a piece in the Zach LaVine trade.
The point guard was a bit of a sparkplug in the 18 games he played in, averaging 11.5 points and 4.9 assists.
The 25-year-old's basketball IQ is also something head coach Billy Donovan has praised.
This move comes on the heels of trading Lonzo Ball to the Cavs.
Jori Parys
Jori Parys joined the CBS 2 News Chicago sports team in October of 2022. Born and raised in Crystal Lake, she calls it a "dream come true" to be covering her hometown teams.