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Josh Giddey And Bulls Playing ‘Poker’ In Contract Negotiations

CHICAGO – Negotiating a new deal can feel like a poker table showdown. Both sides bluff, wait, and watch for the other to flinch. Josh Giddey contract negotiations with the Bulls front office fit this perfectly, with both camps playing their cards close to the chest.

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'What a Great Friend': Michael Jordan Hilariously Replied to Charles Barkley Picking Blazers Over Bulls in 1992

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Josh Giddey Makes Feelings Known About OKC Thunder Departure

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Ex-Lakers, Bulls Guard Gets Honest About Return to NBA

Once players go overseas after their NBA career, it's typically a sign that their time in the league is over. However, for former defensive standout Patrick Beverley, it appears as though he's looking for a second chance to provide some physical defense and veteran leadership to an organization.

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Bulls rumors: Josh Giddey’s contract demands surface

Josh Giddey is a restricted free agent, and there might be a gap in extension figures between Giddey and the Chicago Bulls. Drafted sixth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey was acquired by the Bulls last June in exchange for Alex Caruso.

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The Chicago Bulls do surprisingly well in grading for their offseason

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 5

NBA Notes: Bulls, Josh Giddey, Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele, Heat, Kel’el Ware

The Bulls and restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey are engaged in what has been described as “good dialogue” early in free agency, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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How much Josh Giddey wants from new Chicago Bulls contract, it’s been influenced by Orlando Magic deal with Jalen Suggs

Josh Giddey remains one of the biggest free agents on the market. He is likely returning to the Chicago Bulls, but he wants a deal similar to Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs.

Ayo Dosunmu News / ChiCitySports / July 4

Chicago Bulls insiders discuss mock trade for star guard

There are two Chicago Bulls guards who have come up in trade talks this offseason. Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White have, with Dosunmu being viewed as the more likely player to be moved.

Josh Giddey News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Bulls RFA Josh Giddey's contract demands revealed

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Report: Chicago Bulls nowhere near huge Josh Giddey contract

The Chicago Bulls had one main goal this offseason, and that was to bring back Josh Giddey. One offseason after they flipped Alex Caruso for him, Giddey hit restricted free agency.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Bulls confirm news on first-round pick Noa Essengue

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Bulls Make Major Announcement On 2025 NBA Lottery Selection

The Chicago Bulls very well could've had a Top 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, had that not been for their second-half performance, where they kept themselves in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

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NBA Champion Lindsey Hunter hired as high school head coach

Two-time NBA champion and Jackson State legend Lindsey Hunter has been named the head coach of Sparta High School boy’s basketball team in Michigan, per a report by WAPT.

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Josh Giddey’s Reason For Why He’s Unsure Of Michael Jordan’s Impact In Chicago

The Chicago Bulls became one of the most important sports franchises in the world thanks to Michael Jordan. MJ’s success for the Windy City, specifically bringing them six NBA titles in the 90s, cemented the team as a dynasty, one that has big footsteps to fill.

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Chicago Bulls Sign Former NBA 12th Overall Pick For Summer League

Josh Primo last played in an NBA game during the 2023-24 season with the LA Clippers. He finished that season with averages of 1.0 points per contest in two games.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Bulls sign 2025 second-round pick on two-way contract

He spent one year playing college ball at UC Riverside from 2022-23, but has primarily been competing in Australia’s and New Zealand’s National Basketball Leagues for the last several seasons

Matas Buzelis News / NBA Analysis Network / July 3

Chicago Bulls sign the shortest player in the NBA at 5ft 8″ to Summer League roster to play alongside Matas Buzelis

The Chicago Bulls have set their roster for Summer League, with some familiar faces and new names too. Matas Buzelis is the headline name on the Chicago Bulls roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League.

Matas Buzelis News / NBA Draft on SI / July 3

Noa Essengue and Matas Buzelis Should Provide Hope for the Chicago Bulls

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'Chicago Would Actually Make Some Sense' – Chicago Bulls Named as Viable Free Agent Destination for Breakout Philadelphia 76ers Guard

ESPN’s Kevin Pelton recently floated the idea of the Chicago Bulls pursuing one of the top restricted free agents on the market in Quentin Grimes, who is coming off a breakout campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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