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Josh Giddey has the Mavericks to thank for his new mega deal

Getting played out of Oklahoma City was a blessing in disguise for Josh Giddey, and he can thank the Mavericks' playoff dominance for that.

Chicago Bulls, Josh Giddey | Megan Briggs/GettyImages

When free agency began, Josh Giddey was one of the hottest names on the restricted free agent market. While Giddey would have garnered plenty of attention on the open market, teams were limited in exploring a deal with the Australian guard due to contract stipulations and the fact that the Chicago Bulls would have 24 hours to match any qualifying offer for the four-year veteran.