Earlier this offseason, we wrote that Josh Giddey could be a surprise All-Star in 2026. That is, of course, if he re-signs with the Chicago Bulls. It's widely assumed he'll be back in the Windy City, but until then, there's an asterisk next to Giddey's name as he and the Bulls navigate his restricted free agency.
Should he return, which appears more than likely, he stands a good chance of being named an All-Star for the first time. Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game a season ago—numbers matched by only two players, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.