{"id":352,"date":"2025-07-05T16:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T16:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secureserverdot.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2025-07-08T07:30:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:30:01","slug":"details-emerge-about-josh-giddeys-contract-demands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secureserverdot.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/05\/details-emerge-about-josh-giddeys-contract-demands\/","title":{"rendered":"Details Emerge About Josh Giddey\u2019s Contract Demands"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_457924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-457924\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-457924\" src=\"https:\/\/secureserverdot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2207873606-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Lakers v Chicago Bulls\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-457924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Josh Giddey made an impression on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoldwire.com\/sports\/nba\/chicago-bulls\/\">Chicago Bulls<\/a> during his first season with them, but was it enough?<\/p>\n<p>Will the team now offer him a big extension, or will they present him with a deal he can say no to?<\/p>\n<p>According to Joe Cowley, per Evan Sidery, Giddey is seeking a $30+ million annual extension with the Bulls.<\/p>\n<p>He apparently wants to match or exceed the figure that Jalen Suggs received from the Orlando Magic, which came in at $30.1 million.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-twitter-script=\"true\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Josh Giddey is seeking $30+ million annually on his extension with the Bulls, per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JCowleyHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JCowleyHoops<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Giddey wants to match or exceed the figure Jalen Suggs received from the Magic at $30.1 million.<\/p>\n<p>Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season with Chicago. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/szJku4TG30\">pic.twitter.com\/szJku4TG30<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Sidery (@esidery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esidery\/status\/1941298031057568008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>2024-25 was Giddey&#8217;s first year with Chicago, and he posted 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists on 46.5 percent from the field.<\/p>\n<p>He instantly looked at home, comfortable and ready to lead.<\/p>\n<p>He had some huge moments in his season with the Bulls and would like to remain with the team.<\/p>\n<p>But he feels he is worth a lot and isn&#8217;t willing to take a smaller deal.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulls have been trying to figure out who they are for a few seasons, and they have lacked a strong identity.<\/p>\n<p>Could Giddey be part of the culture and chemistry they build in the years ahead?<\/p>\n<p>If they envision Giddey as a crucial part of the team, they will be willing to put up the cash to keep him.<\/p>\n<p>But if they are strapped for cash and can&#8217;t afford it, they will have to let him walk.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulls have multiple things and players to consider right now, but this Giddey situation may be most important.<\/p>\n<p>He looks like someone who could do a lot for the Bulls for years, so will Chicago offer him a big-time deal?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoldwire.com\/details-emerge-about-josh-giddeys-contract-demands-2\/\">Details Emerge About Josh Giddey&#8217;s Contract Demands<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoldwire.com\">The Cold Wire<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images) &nbsp; 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