Overview

• Giddey’s representation maintains a firm stance on a $30 million per year extension after his near-triple-double rookie season.
• Chicago’s front office has capped its offer at about $20 million annually, creating a persistent $10 million disparity.
• As a restricted free agent, Giddey has limited leverage without an outside offer sheet, since the Bulls hold matching rights.
• League-wide salary cap constraints have deterred other teams from extending offer sheets, reinforcing Chicago’s negotiating strength.
• With talks stalled, Giddey must choose whether to lower his demand, opt into his player option for next summer’s unrestricted market or prolong the impasse.