NBA teams got 'the memo' on Josh Giddey, Bulls

The Warriors out-rebounded the Bulls, 51-38, unable to keep smaller players like Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield from grabbing boards. Chicago took 40 three-pointers and made only 11, as its offense continued to sputter.

The memo may be out on Josh Giddey as well

Giddey turned the ball over four times against the Warriors, thanks to the Golden State defense rotating well and daring him to shoot. While the fifth-year guard isn't shooting badly this year, teams can tell he's more comfortable as a passer.

When Giddey can't pass freely in the half court or show off his skills in transition, he can be a limited offensive player, despite gaudy stats (20.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 8.9 assists per game). He hasn't meshed well with Coby White since White returned from injury, though White's poor outside shooting isn't helping.

Giddey simply might not be great at generating offense in the half court. He takes most of his three-point shots from a specific spot left of the top of the arc, and teams pick up on it. Giddey drives to the hoop more than almost anyone in the league, but he's simply not efficient there, shooting 41.9% on attempts from three-to-10 feet of the hoop.

That's a problem for a Bulls team that's lacking in shot-makers. If the Bulls can't generate open looks, they're not going to be effective. It could be that the Bulls need to make a trade due to an awkward roster and an excess of guards, but Giddey also needs to develop a new wrinkle to his game because defenses are keying on his patterns.

The Bulls know the memo is out. The NBA has read the memo. It's time for Giddey and his team to write a new mission statement for their offense.