The OKC Thunder faithful who watched Josh Giddey develop over three seasons now have reason to follow Chicago's offseason with keen interest.
With other former Oklahoma City players like Ty Jerome and Tre Mann recently securing new, high-priced deals, it raises a compelling question: Is this team's renowned player development system becoming so effective that it's creating financial challenges for other teams?
Giddey’s situation, in particular, underscores this trend.
After showing significant growth during his time with the Thunder, he now finds himself in free agency with elevated value and prompting a major financial decision for the Bulls.