The Bulls and restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey are having “good dialogue” during the first week of free agency, says Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link). However, according to Cowley, Giddey’s camp is “dug in” on matching the contract extension Jalen Suggs signed with Orlando last fall. Reports since October have continually cited an asking price of $30MM … [Read more...] about Bulls RFA Giddey Reportedly Still Seeking $30MM Annually
Bulls Sign Noa Essengue To Rookie Contract
The Bulls have officially signed their first-round pick, announcing (via Twitter) that forward Noa Essengue has finalized his rookie scale contract. The No. 12 overall pick is expected to receive a four-year, $25.33MM deal that is fully guaranteed for the first two seasons, with team options on the third and fourth years. He’ll make $5.43MM as a rookie in 2025/26. A 6’10” … [Read more...] about Bulls Sign Noa Essengue To Rookie Contract
Wizards Among Teams Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga
The Wizards are the latest potential suitor to emerge in the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, who reports that Washington has entered the picture within the last 24 hours. The idea of the 22-year-old forward fitting into the Wizards’ rebuild has “gained real momentum,” sources tell Slater. In addition to Washington, the Kings, Heat, … [Read more...] about Wizards Among Teams Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga
Bulls Sign Lachlan Olbrich To Two-Way Contract
Australian big man Lachlan Olbrich has officially signed his first NBA contract, according to the Bulls, who announced (via Twitter) that the 55th pick in this year’s draft has finalized a two-way deal. Olbrich, 21, spent one year playing college ball at UC Riverside from 2022-23, but has primarily been competing in Australia’s and New Zealand’s National Basketball Leagues for … [Read more...] about Bulls Sign Lachlan Olbrich To Two-Way Contract
Summer League Notes: Bulls, Kawamura, Kings, Brink, Jent
The Bulls officially announced their 2025 summer league roster on Thursday afternoon (via Twitter). The group is headlined by recent lottery picks Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, plus two-way players Jahmir Young and Emanuel Miller and No. 55 overall pick Lachlan Olbrich, who is expected to sign a two-way deal with Chicago. The Bulls’ summer league squad also features a handful … [Read more...] about Summer League Notes: Bulls, Kawamura, Kings, Brink, Jent