Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) brings the ball upcourt against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

NBA Players React to Josh Giddey's New Post on Monday

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Will Despart | Last updated Aug 18, 2025 4:17 PM ET

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are still at an impasse in contract negotiations, but the comments from both fans and fellow players on Giddey's most recent Instagram post on Monday suggest that Giddey has quite a bit of support in his corner.

Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists during his first season with the Chicago Bulls in 2024-25 after the Bulls acquired him in exchange for Alex Caruso in June 2024. Giddey recorded seven triple-doubles last season, good for seventh in the league. For context, Luka Doncic (5) and Jayson Tatum (2) recorded a combined seven triple-doubles in 2024-25.

A recent poll of NBA executives by The Athletic indicated that the belief around the league is that Giddey will land somewhere between $20 and $25 million a year, which certainly wouldn't be the best-case scenario for a player in Giddey who was reportedly seeking upwards of $30 million per year.

Players And Fans React To Giddey's Post

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Chicago is looking to improve upon a 2024-25 campaign that saw the team earn the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-43 record. The Bulls earned a play-in tournament berth for their efforts but were immediately eliminated with a 109-90 loss to the Miami Heat, in which GIddey led the team with 25 points.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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