Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Josh Giddey unhappy with his Bulls contract

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Dan Benton | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 11:30 AM ET

Josh Giddey has not appeared alongside his Chicago Bulls teammates as the Summer League rolls on in Las Vegas, and that’s unlikely to change unless he and the team can agree on a new contract.

Giddey is reportedly seeking a deal worth $30M annually, while the Bulls are offering a much more modest $20M per season.

Josh Giddey has not been in attendance in Las Vegas to support his Bulls teammates in Summer League, as he is seeking a contract worth $30 million annually, per @JakeLFischer

The Bulls are only willing to offer him closer to $20 million.

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 17, 2025

The $10M gap is a significant bridge to cross for the two sides, especially given that Giddey seems to be overvaluing himself. He has yet to reach his ceiling or display consistent high-upside play.

The 22-year-old averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists while shooting 46.5 percent in 70 games last season. All numbers were a tick above his career average, but not enough to warrant his current ask.

Chicago ultimately holds the leverage in these negotiations, and that could lead to a prolonged standoff.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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