Nov 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) lines up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Bulls’ Josh Giddey sends strong message about Chicago’s future

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Evan Massey | Last updated Dec 5, 2025 8:27 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls have not gotten off to a great start to begin the 2025-26 NBA season, holding a 9-12 record through the first 21 games of the year.

While the start has not been exactly what the Bulls had hoped, there have been some obvious bright spots. One of those has been the development and improvement of rising star guard Josh Giddey, who signed a lucrative contract with the team during the offseason.

Giddey has played in 19 of the team’s first 21 games, averaging an impressive 21 points per game to go along with 10 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and a steal. He has also been shooting 48.6 percent from the floor and 39.1 percent from the three-point line.

Despite the team not playing up to its standard, Giddey spoke out recently with a strong message about Chicago’s future.

As shared by Gavin Dorsey of Bulls Roundtable, Giddey doesn’t believe that the Bulls are very far off from where they want to be.

“I think we’re right there,” Giddey said. “It’s not like we’re getting blown out, apart from one or two games. We’re right there. Every game has come down to crunch time. We’ve got to find ways to get better down the stretch, and a lot of that falls on me handling the ball. I’ll continue to get better, watch film and learn how I can improve in that area.”

He continued forward, providing more reason for Chicago fans to be optimistic about the current state of the team.

“I feel like one win is all we need, just to get back on the right track,” Giddey said. “Having bodies, guys healthy would be a big bonus, but it’s the NBA. Everyone deals with injuries. We’ve got to find ways to win games… We’ve got to find ways to execute down the stretch, and I think if we clean up a few things and we give ourselves a chance to win those games, we’re in a much better position. I’m confident with where we’re at.”

Hopefully, Giddey is correct with his assessment of the Bulls.

In the meantime, plenty of trade rumors have popped up surrounding Chicago. Anthony Davis has been talked about as a potential target for the Bulls leading up to the trade deadline. It’s clear that the front office wants to win now.

All of that being said, it will be interesting to see what the near future has in store for Chicago. Giddey is clearly expecting the team to turn things around.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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