Bulls' young star hints at potential Josh Giddey extension

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Bulls' young star hints at potential Josh Giddey extension originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Chicago Bulls' offseason drama might soon come to an end.
This summer hasn't seen much action from the Bulls. While many other teams have made some big splashes or improved around the edges, the Bulls simply haven't done much at all.
Although Chicago has been involved in trade rumors and extended coach Billy Donovan, there hasn't been much action otherwise. Most of that could be attributed to the restricted free agency of Josh Giddey.
With the Australian point guard still seeking his ideal contract, there hasn't been much reported movement on negotiations since the start of free agency. With Giddey being one of a few restricted free agents holding up their team's plans around the league, it might make sense for Chicago to get this deal done sooner rather than later.
One of Giddey's top teammates also appears to think a deal could come in the near future. Rookie sensation Matas Buzelis recently took to Instagram and posted an interesting message on his story.
Simply tagging Giddey and adding pen and paper emojis, that could be a sign that the former Thunder guard will soon be locked down for the foreseeable future. While Giddey's $30 million per year asking price is certainly steep, it wouldn't be shocking to see him take a bit of a discount from that number that keeps him and the Bulls happy.
There are still plenty of concerns about Giddey's game, but his breakout March and his typical eye-catching numbers are worth taking a chance on. If Buzelis' story means anything, the Bulls could soon be looking at a Giddey-led backcourt for the next few years.