Even with the trade that sent Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers and the major question marks surrounding Nikola Vucevic's future with the organization, easily the most notable Chicago Bulls storyline this offseason has been the tumultuous Josh Giddey contract negotiations.
For months, the two sides have been at odds with one another. Chicago is looking to lock down the point guard to a new deal that pays somewhere in the range of $20 million per year, while he and his team have stayed strong on coveting $30 million annually.
Based on the way he closed out last season, coupled with his age, position, and draft pedigree, there's actually a strong case to be made that Giddey warrants somewhere much closer to his desired payday than the one Marc Eversley and company are floating out there.