WHY DID THE BULLS OVERPAY FOR THE AVERAGE JOSH GIDDY?
In the wake of that deal, Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron broke down how it will impact Chicago’s financial future.
By Tommy Matthews
Josh Giddey and the Bulls recently came to terms on a four-year, $100 million free agent contract, putting an end to one of the summer’s longest-running negotiations.
In the wake of that deal, Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron broke down how it will impact Chicago’s financial future.
In the short term, the Bulls still have their $14.1MM non-taxpayer mid-level exception available, but with no unrestricted free agents left on the board who would warrant such a deal, Gozlan speculates that the team will probably carry that exception into the season, when it could potentially be used for a rotational upgrade or to take on money to add other future-facing assets.
Coby White’s Rising Value
If White continues his recent trajectory — averaging 19.7 PPG, 4.8 APG, and 4.1 RPG on .450/.373/.873 shooting splits over the past two seasons
- Last two seasons: 19.7 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.1 RPG.
- Shooting splits: .450 FG / .373 3PT / .873 FT.
- Still just 26 years old mid-season.
- Could command ~$30M annually with another strong year.
- His long-term future looks more stable after Lonzo Ball & Zach LaVine trades.
Expiring Contracts as Trade Chips
If White continues his recent trajectory — averaging 19.7 PPG, 4.8 APG, and 4.1 RPG on. 450/.373/.873 shooting splits over the past two seasons.
Trading them could:
- Eat into 2026 flexibility.
- Act as “early free agency” to bring in long-term talent now.
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