Josh Giddey Thread 2.0

WindyCityBorn · Post #401 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 10:46 pm

Hangtime84 wrote:Bye Josh and you are welcome okc

Tough negotiations don’t mean he’s gone even though you want him gone.

WindyCityBorn · Post #402 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 10:49 pm

I need to know what he wants and what they are offering to form an opinion.

Hangtime84 · Post #403 » by **Hangtime84** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 10:49 pm

WindyCityBorn wrote:
Hangtime84 wrote:Bye Josh and you are welcome okc

Tough negotiations don’t mean he’s gone even though you want him gone.

What made you think I want him gone. I’m more upset about no pick for insurance in case he would walk.

_txchilibowl_ · Post #404 » by **_txchilibowl_** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:05 pm

What does "They're about a Gulf of Mexico apart....figure that one out (smirk)" even mean?

Chi town · Post #405 » by **Chi town** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:16 pm

WindyCityBorn wrote:I need to know what he wants and what they are offering to form an opinion.

I’m think Giddey is at 30 and Bulls at 20.

Ctownbulls · Post #406 » by **Ctownbulls** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:22 pm

brentmoney wrote:giddey can easily be a #2, i just have no idea how we obtain #1.

Don't resign him or sign/trade him. Trade Coby and/or Ayo. Overplay the young guys. Win 14 games.

Jcool0 · Post #407 » by **Jcool0** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:31 pm

2weekswithpay wrote:
Spoiler:

Giddey's on/off splits were mediocre. The Bulls were a bit better without Giddey on the court this season, which isn't good for someone who wants 30M AAV. In OKC, this could be excused due to the poor fit and talent on that team, but the Bulls aren't talented enough for this to be overlooked.

He wants 30M based on the last 25 games not the previous 57.

TheJordanRule · Post #408 » by **TheJordanRule** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:46 pm

Jcool0 wrote:
2weekswithpay wrote:
Spoiler:

Giddey's on/off splits were mediocre. The Bulls were a bit better without Giddey on the court this season, which isn't good for someone who wants 30M AAV. In OKC, this could be excused due to the poor fit and talent on that team, but the Bulls aren't talented enough for this to be overlooked.

He wants 30M based on the last 25 games not the previous 57.

We need money for a legit #1. You are not that, Josh. At least not yet. Don't screw yourself over while overestimating your worth. You need good teammates for the money to matter! Or else you're gonna be the first guy trying to skip town because the team as constructed cannot support you for a title run by any stretch of the imagination.

GoBlue72391 · Post #409 » by **GoBlue72391** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:52 pm

Chi town wrote:
WindyCityBorn wrote:I need to know what he wants and what they are offering to form an opinion.

I’m think Giddey is at 30 and Bulls at 20.

I could see Giddey at 35 and Bulls at 25, or even Giddey at 40 and Bulls at 30/25.

GoBlue72391 · Post #410 » by **GoBlue72391** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:54 pm

_txchilibowl_ wrote:What does "They're about a Gulf of Mexico apart....figure that one out (smirk)" even mean?

Maybe it's some Gulf of America joke/reference.

Dez · Post #411 » by **Dez** » Thu Jul 3, 2025 11:58 pm

People really not understanding how contract negotiations work?

WindyCityBorn · Post #412 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 12:03 am

GoBlue72391 wrote:
Chi town wrote:
WindyCityBorn wrote:I need to know what he wants and what they are offering to form an opinion.

I’m think Giddey is at 30 and Bulls at 20.

I could see Giddey at 35 and Bulls at 25, or even Giddey at 40 and Bulls at 30/25.

I could see him asking for $30 million in hopes of getting $27 million. I think they will settle around $25 million. Or he could take the qualifying offer, but I don’t see negotiations that badly though.

We also need to not let this ruin the relationship. Don’t let it get personal.

Red Larrivee · Post #413 » by **Red Larrivee** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 12:09 am

TheJordanRule wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:
2weekswithpay wrote:
Spoiler:

Giddey's on/off splits were mediocre. The Bulls were a bit better without Giddey on the court this season, which isn't good for someone who wants 30M AAV. In OKC, this could be excused due to the poor fit and talent on that team, but the Bulls aren't talented enough for this to be overlooked.

He wants 30M based on the last 25 games not the previous 57.

We need money for a legit #1. You are not that, Josh. At least not yet. Don't screw yourself over while overestimating your worth. You need good teammates for the money to matter! Or else you're gonna be the first guy trying to skip town because the team as constructed cannot support you for a title run by any stretch of the imagination.

30M is not #1 option, franchise player money.

boozapalooza · Post #414 » by **boozapalooza** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 12:16 am

jnrjr79 wrote:Hollinger is apparently reporting that the Bulls and Giddey are “about the Gulf of Mexico apart” in negotiations.

EDIT: I see I was beaten to this above.

Gulf of Mexico? Never heard of it. Especially not on 4th of July weekend

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #415 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 1:33 am

Red Larrivee wrote:
TheJordanRule wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:
He wants 30M based on the last 25 games not the previous 57.

We need money for a legit #1. You are not that, Josh. At least not yet. Don't screw yourself over while overestimating your worth. You need good teammates for the money to matter! Or else you're gonna be the first guy trying to skip town because the team as constructed cannot support you for a title run by any stretch of the imagination.

30M is not #1 option, franchise player money.

To back up what Red is saying - there are currently 59 players making 30 million AAV or more.

Muzbar · Post #416 » by **Muzbar** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 1:50 am

Sure this is sort of dragging out (even though it's only like day 3 or 4 of FA) I haven't really seen any reports that there is any sort of animosity brewing for either side.

That being said, I think if this drags out too long, Giddey will just sign a short term deal, IMO.

The thing is I don't think Giddey has too much leverage in all this. I haven't seen any reports of teams being interested in possibly acquiring him via S&T, unlike Kuminga where there has been multiple reports.

I'm not overly worried about the situation currently.

MisterRoy · Post #417 » by **MisterRoy** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 2:06 am

I suspect the talks intensify after the 4th.

WesPeace · Post #418 » by **WesPeace** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 3:50 am

This draggout is longer than expected.. If Giddey over values himself with ober 30M demands, trade him or let him walk. He aint on that level just yet.. 25 good games doesnt change whole script

DrModesty · Post #419 » by **DrModesty** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 9:40 am

The "Gulf of Mexico" comment makes me think Giddey is chasing a very large number, because it was already in the aether during the season that he would likely be looking at $30m or so. I wonder if Giddey is asking for above $35m and the Bulls are in the mid to low 20s.

I am higher on Giddey than most, and I think there is a solid chance he could play up to a $35m deal. But that is a number where given the market conditions it would be bad business by the Bulls to give it to him. I'd be confident in Giddey remaining a positive trade asset on anything $30m or less.

Ctownbulls · Post #420 » by **Ctownbulls** » Fri Jul 4, 2025 10:18 am

They need another team to step up and pay him $30m in a sign and trade.

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