Overview

• As of August 12, both Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey remain unsigned ahead of the October 1 qualifying-offer deadline.
• The Bulls’ four-year, $80 million proposal for Giddey sits roughly $10 million per season below his reported $30 million annual target, creating a gap that neither side has bridged.
• League sources say multiple teams have registered sign-and-trade interest in Giddey, but the Bulls have not entered formal trade talks and emphasize his role as a foundational player.
• Golden State’s two-year, $45 million offer to Kuminga includes a team option for the second year that conflicts with the forward’s preference for longer guarantees or the $7.9 million qualifying offer.
• Both contract disputes have prompted the Warriors and Bulls to pause additional signings, leaving each franchise’s roster construction in limbo.