Besides an unbeknownst forthcoming trade, the Chicago Bulls have only one remaining box to check on their offseason to-do list. Next to the proverbial box reads, "Re-sign Josh Giddey to a long-term contract, but don't overpay."
Chicago would of course love to retain Giddey. He's still only 22 years old, somehow younger than 14 rookies. Moreover, the Bulls shipped out two-time All-NBA Defensive selection Alex Caruso to land the former sixth overall pick. Lastly, Giddey exceeded expectations upon arriving in Chicago, including a terrific post-All-Star break stretch.
Nevertheless, the Bulls are playing hardball with Giddey, something they didn't do a season ago with Patrick Williams.