Josh Giddey's contract 'stalemate' explained | Basketball.com.au
Australian Josh Giddey and Chicago Bulls are locked in a contract stalemate as training camp looms
www.basketball.com.auHere’s the latest on Josh Giddey’s salary as of 2026.
- In 2024-25, Josh Giddey earned about $8.35 million on his contract with the Chicago Bulls. This figure was reported by multiple outlets as part of his four-year deal intake after being traded from Oklahoma City.[1][3]
- There were reports of ongoing contract discussions in 2025, with sources noting a stalled or standoff-like negotiation as the Bulls evaluated market value and his restricted free-agent status. Some outlets suggested offers around the $20 million per year range, well below the $30 million per year figure he was rumored to seek.[4][8]
- By late summer 2025, notable outlets reported that Bulls negotiations continued, with public speculation about the final terms of a potential extension or new deal in the vicinity of a four-year, roughly $100 million package being discussed or finalized in some updates.[6][9][10]
Important notes
- Salary figures in journalism vary by source and whether the numbers reflect base salary only or total potential earnings including incentives; base-year salaries are the most consistently reported element.[3][1]
- Giddey remains a restricted free agent in 2025-26 in several reports, meaning contract terms could be finalized or adjusted based on the Bulls' offer and other teams’ potential matching rights.[9][3]
Examples of sources
- “What Is Josh Giddey’s NBA Salary? Breaking Down Chicago Bulls Star’s Contract & Earnings in the League” (EssentiallySports, 2025).[1]
- “Josh Giddey locks in $100M deal with Chicago” (Basketball.com.au, 2025).[2]
- “CBS Sports: Josh Giddey, Bulls agree to four-year, $100 million contract extension” (CBS Sports, 2025).[10]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent confirmation (and exact year-by-year salaries) from a specific source or compile a short timeline of contract events.