Josh Giddey is about to get a huge contract. The 22-year-old Australian guard had an impressive end to the season with the Chicago Bulls, and he expects to get a significant long-term deal from the team. Giddey has been consistent on the court, playing remarkably, with an average of 23.1 points and shooting a very high 52.5% on three-pointers. This incredible presence has made him the Bulls’ primary playmaker since Zach LaVine left the team.
This indicates an impressive turnover for a struggling player after the Oklahoma City Thunder traded him at the beginning of this season. Giddey is making a high-level game and a strong impact within his current team. Since the All-Star break, he has secured at least 20 points and 10 assists in four consecutive games. He has recently received his 14th career triple-double in a victory against the Miami Heat. As his initial contract is ending, Chicago is very confident in his abilities for the team’s glorious future.
Chicago Bulls’ Eye On Josh Giddey For Long-Term Goal
According to Brian Windhorst, a seasoned NBA reporter for ESPN, he expects the Bulls will offer Giddyup a contract around $30 million per season, referencing Immanuel Quickley’s five-year agreement of $162 million. “The going rate for a starting point guard in the NBA is around thirty million dollars. He is their starter.” Windhorst said. “He’s not quite the scorer or defender Quickley is, so maybe slightly less,” he added. (via Foxsports)
Josh Giddey has a contract of $13.3 million, but the Bulls are eager to reward his growth by making him a central figure of their team’s future. Windhorst pointed out that when the Bulls traded Alex Caruso and gave a new contract to Lonzo Ball, it indicates their focus on strengthening their guard lineup. He also highlighted, “If they see him (Giddey) as their future point guard, I would expect them to try and invest in him.”
Although Giddey’s ankle injury on Tuesday paused the momentum for the time being, everyone still anticipates that he will be one of the highest-paid athletes from Australia. Whether the Bulls sign him for a long contract or offer him a one-year deal to negotiate later, Josh Giddey will surely have a majestic and expensive career with the Chicago Bulls.
