FA/Extension Rumors: Giddey, Suns, Young, Doncic

Restricted free agent Josh Giddey has been in Las Vegas but has not attended Chicago Bulls Summer League games. Despite this, there are no indications that contract negotiations between Giddey and the Bulls have become contentious. Giddey had lunch with Bulls head coach Billy Donovan in Las Vegas, and his agent was scheduled to meet with team executives during the week.

Contract talks face a significant gap, with Giddey reportedly seeking around $30 million per year while the Bulls prefer a figure closer to $20 million per year. Although bridging this gap may take time, multiple sources anticipate that Giddey and the Bulls will eventually reach an agreement on a new contract.

Additional NBA free agent notes include the possibility of a reunion between Cameron Payne and the Phoenix Suns. Unverified speculation also mentions a potential sign-and-trade scenario sending Giddey to the Memphis Grizzlies.