Giddey (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Giddey was a late addition to the injury report, but it doesn't sound like the illness will keep him out of the lineup. The guard is averaging 14.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.2 assists through six games.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Double-double against Orlando
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Giddey supplied 20 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 102-99 victory over the Magic.
The former Thunder guard posted a season high in points while delivering his second straight double-double as he continues to get acclimated to his new teammates and system. Giddey has had a strong start to his Chicago tenure, averaging 15.4 points, 8.4 boards, 5.8 assists and 2.0 threes through five games while shooting a blistering 58.8 percent (10-for-17) from beyond the arc.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Comes close to triple-double
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Giddey racked up 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 126-123 win over Memphis.
Giddey has yet to record his first triple-double with the Bulls, but he's been doing a good job filling the stat sheet every time he steps on the court. The former Thunder guard is making the most of the expanded role with Chicago, and the numbers back that up. Giddey has averaged 14.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game through his first four outings.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Solid effort against former team
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Giddey had 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes in Saturday's 114-95 loss to the Thunder.
Giddey couldn't repeat the 17-point, nine-assist effort he delivered Friday in the win over the Bucks, but Giddey still posted a decent stat line in his first game against the Thunder since being traded in the summer. Giddey has been solid to open the season and should remain a valuable fantasy option across most formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet. Through three outings, he's averaging 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game despite not playing more than 30 minutes in any contest.
Giddey produced 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and nine assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 133-122 victory over the Bucks.
Giddey had a modest output in the season-opening loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday, but he played a prominent role in this win, ending just one assist away from a double-double and leading the Bulls in that category. At his best, Giddey is a player capable of racking up stats and filling out the stat sheet on a regular basis, and his numbers should trend in the right direction -- compared to the season opener -- as he gets more comfortable running the offense alongside Coby White, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Modest numbers in Chicago debut
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Giddey chipped in 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to New Orleans.
In his Bulls debut, Giddey struggled to make an impact at both ends of the court, posting a team-worst minus-22 plus-minus rating and committing as many turnovers as he had assists. The 22-year-old guard's numbers declined last season with OKC, but Giddey should see a higher usage rate in Chicago, especially if the team trades away veterans like Zach LaVine.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Starting season opener
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Giddey is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Giddey will start in his regular-season Bulls debut, filing in next to Coby White, Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams and Nikola Vucevic in the first unit. Giddey averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 25.2 minutes per game during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Not listed on injury report
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Giddey (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pelicans.
As expected, Giddey is good to go for the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. After falling out of favor in Oklahoma City, Giddey is looking for a fresh start as a full-time starter with the new-look Bulls, who moved on from DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso this offseason.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Sitting out preseason finale
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Giddey won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Cavaliers for rest purposes, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Giddey hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out Friday's preseason finale. The 22-year-old guard should be able to suit up for Chicago's regular-season opener against New Orleans on Wednesday.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Hands out five dimes Monday
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Giddey finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a block across 22 minutes in Monday's 111-107 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Giddey is slated to open the 2024-25 season as the Bulls' starting point guard, so it's certainly a good omen to see him lead the team in assists in a game where none of the other projected starters saw action. Giddey is coming off a down 2023-24 season with the Thunder, but he has a good chance of bouncing back in Chicago, where he'll have a bigger role and more freedom on offense.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Chips in 11 points Tuesday
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Giddey scored 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
The 21-year-old guard has been on the mend in training camp from an ankle injury he picked up in the Olympics, but Giddey seemed fully recovered Tuesday, and only Coby White played more minutes among Chicago's starting five in the team's preseason opener. Giddey saw his court time and production decline with the Thunder last season, but a fresh start with the Bulls could re-ignite the talent that allowed him to average 16.6 points, 7.9 boards and 6.2 assists over 76 regular-season games in 2022-23.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Good to go Tuesday
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Giddey (ankle) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Cavaliers, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Giddey has been battling a sprained ankle during training camp but is set to suit up for Tuesday's preseason opener. The 21-year-old guard will make his Chicago debut in the starting lineup after spending the first three seasons of his career in Oklahoma City.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Expected to play
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Giddey (ankle) is expected to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
Giddey hasn't had any setbacks with his ankle and has been able to take contact in recent practices. Barring a change, coach Billy Donovan anticipates Giddey taking the floor against the Cavaliers. Lonzo Ball (knee), however, is considered questionable.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Practices Friday
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Giddey scrimmaged 5-on-5 during Friday's practice, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Giddey has been batting an ankle injury throughout the offseason but appears fully recovered ahead of the 2024-25 season. His first chance to take the floor with Chicago comes Tuesday against Cleveland.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Close to 100 percent
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After battling an ankle sprain during the Paris Olympics, Giddey said Monday that he's close to being fully cleared, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Giddey participated in the non-contact parts of Tuesday's practice, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Giddey injured his ankle on the last play and has been sidelined since, as it was more serious than originally realized. Giddey said he will be conservative when training camp opens, and it sounds like the Bulls may hold him out of some stuff. Based on his comments, Giddey sounded on the verge of a full return soon.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Misses out on double-double
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Giddey tallied nine points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes for Australia during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Giddey led Australia in rebounds during Friday's loss, but his struggles from the field prevented him from recording a double-double. While the 21-year-old guard also dished out six dimes, his five turnovers contributed to his minus-10 point differential.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Game-high eight assists in win
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Giddey posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Giddey stuffed the stat sheet while putting up a near triple-double in Saturday's win. The 21-year-old has become a focal point for Australia's offense, and his ability to distribute the ball has been encouraging as the Boomers face a plethora of challenges in a stacked Group A with remaining games against Canada and Greece. Giddey will likely continue to serve as one of the squad's main facilitators alongside veteran guard Patty Mills, and his ability to stuff the stat sheet will be crucial in the squad's remaining group-phase matchups.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Suiting up for Australia
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Giddey is on the Australian national team's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Giddey was dealt to the Bulls in June but will focus his offseason efforts on playing in the Olympics for Australia. The 21-year-old guard is set to be one of the team's focal points on offense, even while playing alongside veterans like Patty Mills, Joe Ingles and Dante Exum.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Dealt to Chicago
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The Thunder traded Giddey to the Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After receiving a significantly reduced role in the playoffs, averaging just 12.5 minutes across six games against Dallas, Giddey's long-term future in Oklahoma City seemed uncertain. As such, it is not surprising to see the 21-year-old guard dealt for Caruso, who can offer better perimeter defense for the Thunder. Giddey could receive an opportunity to have the ball in his hands more often now that he is no longer playing alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 25.2 minutes across 80 games in 2023-24. However, he will be competing for playing time in a crowded backcourt with Coby White, Zach LaVine, Ayo Dosunmu and Lonzo Ball (knee).
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Limited role Saturday
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Giddey closed Saturday's 117-116 loss to Dallas in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes.
Giddey played just 10 minutes in the loss, ending what has been a disappointing season for the young Australian. Having started the majority of the season, he was moved to the bench in recent games. In fact, he played fewer than 15 minutes in five straight contests to end the campaign, placing some doubt over what his role could look like in 2024-25.
