Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls remain far apart in contract negotiations, with the guard seeking $30M annually while the team offered $80M over four years. Analysts predict a compromise near $96M, keeping him in Chicago with added flexibility.
Chicago Bulls guard JoshGiddey is among the most notable restricted free agents still seeking a new deal ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. But so far, the two sides remain at a standstill.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Bulls recently tabled a four-year, $80 million offer, valuing the 22-year-old playmaker at $20 million annually. Giddey, however, is pushing for something closer to $30 million per year. That gulf has slowed negotiations, with the Bulls currently holding the upper hand.
Other teams, including the Golden State Warriors, have explored the possibility of pursuing Giddey earlier in the offseason. But with interest cooling across the league, Chicago remains his most likely destination.
Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale projects both sides will eventually settle in the middle, predicting a four-year, $96 million contract that includes a player option in the final year.
“The 22-year-old does not have another suitor dangling the money he wants,” Favale wrote. “While that gives the Bulls a ton of leverage, they’re not about to squeeze their young floor general to the point he signs his qualifying offer and heads into unrestricted free agency next summer.”
A deal along those lines would keep Giddey in Chicago for the foreseeable future, as the Bulls look to improve on their 39-43 finish last season and yet another Play-In Tournament exit.
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