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Bulls Not Anticipated to Pay Free Agent Josh Giddey Rumored Salary

The Chicago Bulls have been fairly inactive in free agency this summer. Chicago began its offseason by selecting two players in last month's 2025 NBA draft, former Ratiopharm Ulm forward Noa Essengue (the No.

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Chicago Bulls get good news in Josh Giddey negotiations

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are embroiled in a contract negotiation. The star guard is a restricted free agent, which means the Bulls can match any offer he gets.

Josh Giddey News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 9

New Report on Potential Josh Giddey Trade

The topic of how the new CBA has affected free agency has been a popular conversation as of late, especially after Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green publicly criticized the structure of the aprons.

Matas Buzelis News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Bulls 2025 rookie drawing comparison to Matas Buzelis

The Chicago Bulls selected Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Fast forward a year, and it looks like they landed one of the steals of the class.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

Chicago Bulls’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Chicago Bulls have been a Play-In team for the past few years. They have yet to break that barrier, and their offseason moves have not pushed them in the direction towards winning.

Chicago Bulls News / Fadeaway World / July 9

3 Best Destinations For Josh Giddey; Sign-And-Trade Scenario With Western Powerhouse Seems Logical

Josh Giddey's situation with the Chicago Bulls appears to be quite complicated at this stage in the offseason. As a restricted free agent, Giddey already finds himself in a difficult spot negotiating a contract extension with the team.

Chicago Bulls News / The SportsRush / July 9

'Obsessed With the Game': Bulls Legend Derrick Rose Reveals Sacrifices He Made to Win Historic MVP

It took more than just talent for Derrick Rose to become the youngest MVP in league history. At just 22 years old, Rose won the MVP title during the 2010–11 season, becoming the face of the Chicago Bulls and an example of what total commitment to the game can produce.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bulls insider explains why ‘panic meter is pretty high’ surrounding Josh Giddey

Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey believes he’s worth $30 million per year following a surge in the second half of last season that helped the team make the Play-In Tournament in April.

Coby White News / Yardbarker / July 9

Lacking star power, the Bulls must rethink their future

During a superteam era where franchises roster as many as three NBA stars, the Bulls are confusingly void of superstar talent.

Three trade packages for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga

Warriors need to land Al Horford after losing championship center

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bulls have had ‘conversations’ with Lakers over trade: Report

The Chicago Bulls traded away Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the team still has a few more players to think about offloading before the upcoming season.

Bill Simmons News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bill Simmons would hate to be the Chicago Bulls right now

The Chicago Bulls are not in the best place in terms of competing in the NBA. Typically, you need to be one of two things. Teams either need to be a contender like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, or Boston Celtics, or they need to be bad enough to get picks and players who can one day make them a contender.

Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / July 8

What to Watch For During Bulls Summer League

The Chicago Bulls begin NBA Summer League action on July 10 in Las Vegas. While some teams have already started play in California and Salt Lake City, the main tournament takes place in Las Vegas.

NBA News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Cleveland Cavaliers lauded for snagging Chicago Bulls guard

The Chicago Bulls swapped Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro earlier in the offseason. While they’re both solid players, this wasn’t a blockbuster trade. It didn’t even include draft picks.

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Bill Simmons News / The SportsRush / July 8

Michael Jordan Shouldn’t Be Allowed In '$7-8 Billion' Bulls Draft Room, Says Bill Simmons

One NBA franchise that cannot seem to get out of second gear is the Chicago Bulls. Since the Jordan dynasty, the team has fallen out of the limelight, and despite some good Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler years, not been remotely close to the powerhouse they once were.

Matas Buzelis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Bulls exclusive: Matas Buzelis looking to take leap after slow start to rookie season

The Chicago Bulls are in a transitional phase for the franchise, having traded away stars like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine in recent years while trading for Josh Giddey, drafting Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue in recent drafts.

Horace Grant News / Hoops Wire / July 7

Michael Jordan Wouldn’t Let Stewardesses Give Horace Grant Food On Bulls Plane If Grant Had A Bad Game: ‘Don’t Feed Him, He Doesn’t Deserve To Eat’

NBA legend Michael Jordan wouldn’t let stewardesses give Horace Grant food on the Chicago Bulls plane if Grant had a bad game. Jordan was very tough on Grant. “Players would come to me over the years and said, ‘You know what he did?

Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / July 7

Bulls Should Swap Jonathan Kuminga for Coby White

The Chicago Bulls are stuck in NBA mediocrity as a perennial play-in loser with no clear path toward contention. Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley can change that by closing a deal that sends Coby White, Julian Phillips and cash to the Golden State Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 7

Three trade packages for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga

Despite Jonathan Kuminga's rookie contract coming to an end with the Warriors and his desire to have a more substantial role, something he felt he hadn't had during his four years in Golden State, he's still entangled with the team due to his restricted free agent status.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / July 6

Chicago Bulls Shoot For The Stars With Noa Essengue

With the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue, one of the youngest and highest-upside players available. Essengue fits the mold of what Chicago has been building: a team that thrives in transition, values defensive length, and plays with pace and space under Coach Billy Donovan.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / July 4