The panic meter is evidently rising regarding Josh Giddey's contract situation. After reports of Giddey anchoring for a $30 million pact, similar to the one Jalen Suggs signed last offseason, NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported the Bulls' and Giddey's discussions are "most strained" among the four restricted free agents.
Nonetheless, the Bulls aren't budging; instead, they're pushing an average annual total closer to $20 million. However, in today's NBA, $20 million per season for a starting point guard isn't reasonable, even amid the strict guidelines of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
For what it's worth, Jalen Green earns roughly $35 million per season, Immanuel Quickley $32.