There's always a possibility that Josh Giddey could leave the Chicago Bulls. It seems very unlikely, considering he's a restricted free agent, but crazier things have happened around the NBA. Ultimately, the Bulls hold the keys in this situation, and the front office seems to understand that.
However, according to a recent report from Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the Bulls and Giddey are expected to find common ground on a new deal sometime in the near future. It remains uncertain when that could happen, but it's promising to hear that the Bulls will keep the young potential star around.
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“All indications point to Giddey and the Bulls finding common ground on a new agreement before the 2025-26 NBA season, league sources told ClutchPoints. Last week, speculation from agents not involved in these negotiations suggested a three-year deal in the $65 million to $70 million range, slightly more than the Bulls' $20 million AAV stance.
“So far, the Bulls have not budged on their starting price for Giddey, especially since they aren't discussing any sign-and-trade scenarios and know there isn't a team that can sign him from under them,” he wrote.
Giddey is a tough player to evaluate in some sense. He's a guard who lacks a 3-point shot and is a bit slow, but he does other things very well. It isn't like he's a superstar by any means, but he could be an All-Star if everything goes as well as it can over the next few years.
For a Bulls team that has to take a different approach and try to get younger over the next few years, there's absolutely no reason to lose a player of his status.