Josh Giddey's Contract Talks with Bulls Stall Over $88 Million Offer

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is reportedly at an impasse with the team over a contract extension, with an offer of four years and $88 million ($22 million annually) on the table as of September 5, 2025. Giddey is seeking a deal closer to $30 million per season, aligning with players like Derrick White and Tyler Herro. An October 1 deadline looms for Giddey to accept his one-year, $11.1 million qualifying offer, which would make him a free agent next summer. Giddey's camp points to his strong post-All-Star break performance last season, where he averaged 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists, contributing to the Bulls' 17-10 record. However, the Bulls reportedly have concerns about his defense and the consistency of his 3-point shooting, which jumped to 45.7% post-ASB from a career 33%. While a compromise is anticipated, the Bulls currently hold more leverage in negotiations.