Shipowner Josh Giddey signed a four -year contract extension with Chicago Bulls, worth $ 100 million ($ 542.7 million in the current price). The renewal was announced by the franchise on Tuesday (9).
The 22 -year -old Australian had an average of 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 ball thefts in 70 games with the Bulls last season.
In all, Giddey got seven triple-doubles and 30 double-duples after being purchased, in an exchange that sent shipowner Alex Caruso to the opponent.
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With the status of restricted free agent and with an uncertain future before the beginning of the training camp Next month, Josh Giddey had the option of accepting the offer of $ 11.14 million ($ 60, 4 million) from Bulls for a year and becoming an unrestricted free agent in July 2026.
Oklahoma City decided to get rid of the Australian player because of their instability in the perimeter throws and concerns outside the courts, due to allegations that he had a minor relationship. So far, investigations by and the police of Newport Beachin California, did not result in accusations.
Playing for Chicago, Josh had his best career use in three -point throws with 37.8%, and made the largest number of baskets of three of his career with 105.
