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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
NBA Trade Rumors: Josh Giddey's $120M Payday - The Chicago Bulls' High-Stakes Bet on Their Aussie Superstar
Josh Giddey (Image via Getty) The Chicago Bulls' bold gamble on Josh Giddey has paid off in a major way—and now, the franchise faces a pivotal decision. After a breakout 2024-25 season, the 22-year-old Australian phenom is poised to secure a mammoth contract extension, with NBA insiders projecting a deal worth at least $120 million. Josh Giddey's arrival via trade initially flew under the radar, but his rapid ascent into stardom has made him indispensable in Chicago. What began as a season of adjustment transformed into a showcase of his elite playmaking, rebounding, and scoring prowess—especially after the Chicago Bulls moved on from Zach LaVine. With Giddey's restricted free agency looming, the front office must now weigh a franchise-altering investment in a player who has proven he can carry the team's future. From his near-triple-double surges to his vocal leadership, Josh Giddey has cemented himself as the Chicago Bulls' cornerstone. The question isn't whether they should pay him—it's whether they can afford not to. Josh Giddey's Breakout Season With the Chicago Bulls After arriving via trade, Josh Giddey quickly became a cornerstone for the Chicago Bulls . His stat line for the season—14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game—underscored his versatility. But his post-All-Star break performance was even more impressive: - 21.2 points per game - 10.7 rebounds per game - 9.3 assists per game Josh Giddey. Image via: Michael Reaves/ Getty Images The turning point? The Zach LaVine trade. Giddey acknowledged the shift, telling Fox Sports Australia : "The first half of the year it's a new situation, so naturally there's going to be an inclination to come in here and try to fit in. That was my initial mindset... But I think it took me a little while to find my feet, and obviously, trade deadline happened when Zach got moved... It kind of opened up avenues for other guys to step into. I saw that as an opportunity to take on a bigger responsibility." (H/t: ClutchPoints ) The $120 Million Question Giddey enters restricted free agency this summer, giving the Bulls the right to match any offer. Fischer reports the 22-year-old is seeking a five-year deal worth no less than $120 million—roughly $30 million annually. Here's how his current and projected earnings stack up: Earnings Period Salary 2024-25 Season $8.4 million Projected New Deal ~$30 million/year Fischer's analysis aligns with Giddey's rising value: "Sources say Philadelphia has ongoing confidence in its ability to re-sign Grimes, but let's see. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Ditto for the Chicago Bulls and Giddey coming to terms on the five-year pact that the Aussie playmaker is said to be seeking which is routinely projected to land at no less than $120 million." Why the Chicago Bulls Must Keep Josh Giddey With LaVine gone, Josh Giddey's role as a primary playmaker and scorer is undeniable. Key reasons Chicago should lock him up: 1. Post-Deadline Dominance: Nearly averaged a triple-double after LaVine's departure. 2. Youth and Upside: At 22, he's entering his prime. 3. Roster Stability: The Bulls lack young stars, making Giddey a core piece. The front office faces pressure to secure Giddey long-term while navigating other offseason moves, including the NBA Draft. But one thing is clear: letting him walk isn't an option. Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors might be in contention to bag $228,200,420 Milwaukee Bucks superstar to form Big 3 with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler As Fischer's reporting suggests, the Bulls are likely preparing a hefty offer to ensure their rising star stays put. For a team in need of direction, Giddey represents both the present and the future. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Sydney Morning Herald
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why we couldn't get enough of Josh Giddey's low-key homecoming
That bloke? Yes, that bloke! And we all know the rest. Despite Giddey playing like – well, like an NBA superstar – his own team react to his blinder by being a little blinded themselves, while their opponents rise to the occasion and the Vales go down. No matter. This was not about the result. This was about a bloke wanting to play with his mates for the joy of the game, and so he did. Yes, the same bloke who, as we speak, might be about to sign a new five-year contract worth a lazy $250 million between friends – all of which would be put at serious risk if he sustained a serious injury in this match. But does he care? He does not. Gimme the ball! They gim him the ball, allowing every man-jack on the court to boast of the time he played with or against the man, the legend, the Vales Basketball player, Josh Giddey! True, we might all be overblowing a simple game of basketball, but the idea of superstars playing their sport at a low level for the sheer love of it has become something close to a trope. We cherish it because it is proof positive that the superstars have not lost their sporting soul, and so when it happens it is to be celebrated. Consider: Since retiring, Sweden's decorated striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has occasionally turned up for training and games with amateur teams in both Sweden and Italy. More famously, David Beckham once turned out for his son's youth team. Closer to home, if you are looking for genuine superstars who played in low-level community sport, let's not forget that Romario even played in our own A-League. (INCOMMMMMING!) More seriously, it is heartening every year to see rugby league players of the quality of Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr and Cody Walker turn out for the Koori Knockout. Tennis? Back in 2017, Serena Williams was walking by a local court in San Francisco when she noted two good male players finishing up a match. Could she play the winner? Sure! And a good time was had by all. The second-best of the genre, even if it was for a soft-drink ad, was when another NBA superstar in Kyrie Irving got himself made up as a very old man – 'Uncle Drew' – and manoeuvred to get himself included in a pick-up game on his local court as the secret cameras rolled. For the first couple of minutes, he indeed played like an old man – before suddenly exploding into action and wiping the court of young punks, who never gave him no respect. For the sheer fun of it, it is seriously worth watching. The best of the lot though, in my experience, was recalled by your correspondent on the occasion of the tragic early death of the great All Black No.8 Jerry Collins, in a car accident in 2015. Back in 2007, I had written about how Collins had played a game of reserve grade for a village team in England, the Barnstaple Seconds, in their match against Newton Abbott – simply because he had been taking some R&R nearby, had been asked, and wanted to help out. Loading Of course Collins dropped back four gears so as not to destroy the game. Yet at one point, when the Newton Abbot wing Aidan Tolley was about to score, the ball tucked under his left arm and his right arm raised in celebration, Collins's killer instinct was too strong. 'He didn't see me coming,' Collins told the Sunday Times. 'I caught him in the air, faced him the other way and carried him back a few yards. He said, 'Damn, it, you could have let me score that.' 'I couldn't help myself,' I said.' Late in the game, it was one of Barnstaple's props who couldn't help himself. The prop was injured and waiting for a stretcher to remove him, when he noted a concerned Collins standing over him. 'Any chance of a photo, Jerry?' he said. Collins obliged, lying on the ground next to him for the photo to be taken. Once the game was over, Collins went back to the clubhouse and got to know his fellow reserve-graders. They bonded further. And Collins made a decision. 'I have asked the Barnstaple guys,' Collins told the Times, 'if it would be OK for me to wear their socks when I play for the Barbarians against South Africa at Twickenham. I have played for the club and it's something I would like to do.'
The Age
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Why we couldn't get enough of Josh Giddey's low-key homecoming
That bloke? Yes, that bloke! And we all know the rest. Despite Giddey playing like – well, like an NBA superstar – his own team react to his blinder by being a little blinded themselves, while their opponents rise to the occasion and the Vales go down. No matter. This was not about the result. This was about a bloke wanting to play with his mates for the joy of the game, and so he did. Yes, the same bloke who, as we speak, might be about to sign a new five-year contract worth a lazy $250 million between friends – all of which would be put at serious risk if he sustained a serious injury in this match. But does he care? He does not. Gimme the ball! They gim him the ball, allowing every man-jack on the court to boast of the time he played with or against the man, the legend, the Vales Basketball player, Josh Giddey! True, we might all be overblowing a simple game of basketball, but the idea of superstars playing their sport at a low level for the sheer love of it has become something close to a trope. We cherish it because it is proof positive that the superstars have not lost their sporting soul, and so when it happens it is to be celebrated. Consider: Since retiring, Sweden's decorated striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has occasionally turned up for training and games with amateur teams in both Sweden and Italy. More famously, David Beckham once turned out for his son's youth team. Closer to home, if you are looking for genuine superstars who played in low-level community sport, let's not forget that Romario even played in our own A-League. (INCOMMMMMING!) More seriously, it is heartening every year to see rugby league players of the quality of Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr and Cody Walker turn out for the Koori Knockout. Tennis? Back in 2017, Serena Williams was walking by a local court in San Francisco when she noted two good male players finishing up a match. Could she play the winner? Sure! And a good time was had by all. The second-best of the genre, even if it was for a soft-drink ad, was when another NBA superstar in Kyrie Irving got himself made up as a very old man – 'Uncle Drew' – and manoeuvred to get himself included in a pick-up game on his local court as the secret cameras rolled. For the first couple of minutes, he indeed played like an old man – before suddenly exploding into action and wiping the court of young punks, who never gave him no respect. For the sheer fun of it, it is seriously worth watching. The best of the lot though, in my experience, was recalled by your correspondent on the occasion of the tragic early death of the great All Black No.8 Jerry Collins, in a car accident in 2015. Back in 2007, I had written about how Collins had played a game of reserve grade for a village team in England, the Barnstaple Seconds, in their match against Newton Abbott – simply because he had been taking some R&R nearby, had been asked, and wanted to help out. Loading Of course Collins dropped back four gears so as not to destroy the game. Yet at one point, when the Newton Abbot wing Aidan Tolley was about to score, the ball tucked under his left arm and his right arm raised in celebration, Collins's killer instinct was too strong. 'He didn't see me coming,' Collins told the Sunday Times. 'I caught him in the air, faced him the other way and carried him back a few yards. He said, 'Damn, it, you could have let me score that.' 'I couldn't help myself,' I said.' Late in the game, it was one of Barnstaple's props who couldn't help himself. The prop was injured and waiting for a stretcher to remove him, when he noted a concerned Collins standing over him. 'Any chance of a photo, Jerry?' he said. Collins obliged, lying on the ground next to him for the photo to be taken. Once the game was over, Collins went back to the clubhouse and got to know his fellow reserve-graders. They bonded further. And Collins made a decision. 'I have asked the Barnstaple guys,' Collins told the Times, 'if it would be OK for me to wear their socks when I play for the Barbarians against South Africa at Twickenham. I have played for the club and it's something I would like to do.'
The Age
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
‘Listen, we've got six': How an NBA star came to play on a Monday night in Frankston – and why it almost didn't happen
'I thought about benching him when he missed a lay-up,' Monaghan joked. 'But no, no … he got a couple of great blocks and as always his assists – very, very generous with his time.' Giddey has enjoyed a career season with the Bulls, averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game, and is line for a bumper new five-year contract where he could earn more than $250 million. The 22-year-old, now a restricted free agent, is currently on a four-year contract worth about $42 million. His presence, however, wasn't enough for Vales to get the win. 'It was an unreal experience. We just started warming up and one of our guys was like 'look who's in the stands'. And we were like 'oh no, this game's not going to go our way',' opposition player Jesse Lans told Sharnelle and Bob on ABC Melbourne. 'But we pulled through, and we had a few really big scoring performances. I had 41 [points] and Blake Jackson had 50.' Asked if he'd gotten the better of the NBA star, Lans said: 'It felt like it. Honestly, if there was a time not to miss a shot, that was it.' Monaghan explained: 'We were stuck in second gear. Everybody was caught watching. And the others were fantastic. Youth league players, playing on the other team, absolutely lit it up, and when we realised that we probably should have been playing a bit more [defence], it was a bit late.' She said Giddey had been called for a carry – 'a big call by the ref' – but Giddey had agreed with the decision. 'He said, 'nup, good call',' Monaghan said. She said it had been a long time since she'd seen such a crowd at the venue. 'There were refs and players from other teams that forgot to go to their games,' she said. 'He was fantastic. He got mobbed afterwards. 'He just wanted a run with his mates, you know what it's like. 'He's such a humble guy and he insisted that I tell the boys before the game. 'I was just going to let him rock up and tell them then. They would have been fine with it. But he said, 'no, no, no, I don't want to intrude'. Like, seriously. 'I said, 'OK', I gave them the heads-up. I said, 'Are you OK if we get an extra sub tonight?' 'They were fine. 'I said, 'do you want to know who it is?'' She said it was a great night for community basketball. 'We've had a few cameos over the last couple of seasons. Over the last three seasons, I've had a couple of Duursmas playing for me. So this is a pretty big move. 'Front office came and said to me, 'we were impressed with the Duursmas, but, geez'.' Lans also spoke about the crowd that gathered to watch Giddey in action. 'I even heard that one of the games kind of got cancelled and they all made their way over,' he said. 'I was a little bit wary about [injuring an NBA star in a local game] ... [but] kind of forgot about it once we all got going.' Loading Lans wasn't aware of Giddey's connection to the opposition, or how it came to be that he was facing off against an international star. But he said he didn't care. 'To be honest, [I] stood absolutely no chance. He was much taller than you expect of someone at the point guard position. It was just another level to it. Unreal experience.' Said Monaghan: 'I woke up this morning, I had this dream. Josh Giddey came and played with us last night on court five at Frankston, and we lost.' Traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he had been the sixth overall pick in 2021, Giddey was embraced by the Bulls this season, and he became a key player in their run to the play-in rounds before falling short of the play-offs. The son of former Melbourne Tigers forward Warwick Giddey, the highlight of the season for the Boomers guard was his buzzer beater at Chicago Stadium to sink the Lakers, capping a classy triple double of 25 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Giddey lifted his output after the All-Star break, averaging 22.6 points, 10 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. He represented Australia at the Paris Olympics, and will be the man the team is built around come the 2028 Los Angeles games. Fellow young NBA star Dyson Daniels, voted the NBA's most improved player, is also back in Melbourne after his Atlanta Hawks also missed the play-offs.
ABC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Chicago Bulls NBA star Josh Giddey plays in Frankston social basketball game
It's a regular weeknight in Frankston. You rock up to the local basketball courts for a division-three social game a bit after 9pm, hoping to have a bit of fun. During the warm-up before tip-off, you look over at the opposition and what do you see? Rising Australian NBA star Josh Giddey wearing the singlet of your opposition. Loading Instagram content That was the scenario Jesse Lans and his Benny's Boys teammates found themselves in at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Monday evening. Melbourne-born The footage of the game has gone viral, and Lans is still in shock. "We just started warming up and one of our guys was like, 'Look who's in the stands'," Lans told ABC Melbourne on Tuesday. "We were like, 'Oh no, this game's not going to go our way'." Giddey joined the Chicago Bulls last year. ( Getty Images: Justin Casterline ) Giddey is accustomed to playing at venues such as Chicago's United Center, which seats more than 20,000 spectators. It's a far cry from Frankston, a suburb more than 40 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD. "There was definitely a crowd there growing," said Lans, who described the evening as an "unreal experience". "I even heard that one of the games kind of got cancelled and they all made their way over." Lans admitted he was nervous about potentially injuring Giddey, who is in his off-season with the Bulls. "I was a little bit wary about that … you kind of forgot about it once we all got going," he said. Giddey (right) made his NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. ( Getty Images: Michael Reaves ) Lans did not back his chances against Giddey, who averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game in the 2024/25 NBA season. But the social basketballer finished the game with a 41-point haul. "To be honest, [I] stood absolutely no chance," Lans said. "He was much taller than you expect of someone at the point guard position. It was just another level to it." After the game, Giddey — who joined the Bulls after being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder last year — posed for photographs with rival Benny's Boys players, as well referees and fans. And for the record, Benny's Boys came away with a 110-84 victory over Giddey and the Vales. The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
