Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Bulls' Josh Giddey will get paid this summer

By Adam Taylor | Last updated Mar 12, 2025 5:43 PM ET

Josh Giddey will become a restricted free agent at the end of the season. The 22-year-old is yet to agree terms on a contract extension with the Chicago Bulls. However, his recent production means the front office is expected to keep him around for years to come.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, who was speaking on a March 12 episode of "Nothing But Net," Giddey will likely sign a deal in the region of $30 million per year.

“The going rate for a starting point guard in the NBA is around $30 million,” Windhorst said. “He is their starter. If you look at a guy like Immanuel Quickley, he got five years and $162 million. That's about $32 million per year a year ago. I'm sure Josh Giddey is hoping for something like that. He's not quite the scorer or defender Quickley is, so maybe something a little less...I will bet on Josh Giddey, and I will bet on him getting a very good contract whether he gets it this year or he has to wait another year and become an unrestricted free agent.”

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Giddey recently etched his name into the Bulls history books. During his team's 114-109 win over the Miami Heat on March 8, Giddey recorded his third triple-double of the season. He joins Michael Jordan as only the second guard in franchise history to log three or more triple-doubles in a season.

When you're 22 years old and you're joining Jordan as one of two players to achieve a specific feat in franchise history, you know you're on the right track. Giddey has thrived in any role Billy Donovan has thrown at him. Furthermore, you can see he's working to improve his game on the defensive end.

The Bulls would be making a mistake if they chose not to pay Giddey market value. He's a well-rounded offensive threat with plenty of time to become a two-way player. He is the sort of talent you build around for the future. High-level pass-first guards are scarce in the modern NBA.

As such, Giddey should expect to get paid in the summer. His production since arriving in Chicago has earned it. He is a building block for the future, and right now, there's no fair reasoning as to why the front office wouldn't pay him what he's worth.

Adam Taylor

Adam Taylor is a sports journalist based out of the UK. Adam has been covering the NBA for nearly a decade with a core focus on the Boston Celtics. He currently holds bylines with Yardbarker, SB Nation and USA Today

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