Josh Giddey Wants To "Unlock" His Potential In Chicago
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is eager to get started with his new team and believes he can take his game to another level in the Windy City. "It was going to be hard to tap into my full potential, in my opinion, on a team like [Oklahoma City] with so many talented guys who needed the ball in their hands, who were great with the ball in their hands," Giddey said. "A change of scenery was going to maybe unlock more of that for me." Giddey's fantasy stock plummeted in 2023-24, but the 21-year-old should get plenty of opportunities to turn things around in Chicago.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls acquired guard Josh Giddey from OKC. In exchange, the Thunder received guard Alex Caruso. Chicago was expected to be active this offseason to bolster the roster. With Lonzo Ball (knee) still without a return timetable, the move was made to acquire a playmaker. Giddey just completed his third year of service in the National Basketball Association. However, he averaged career-lows in points (12.3), rebounds (6.4), and assists (4.8) while logging only 25.2 minutes per contest. Without question, the door is open for the 21-year-old to see more scoring opportunities with the Bulls, so it's logical to assume he'll turn things around during the 2024-25 campaign. His statistical contributions could be greater if Chicago can't bring back DeMar DeRozan, who is set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Josh Giddey ended up playing a very limited role in the second-round series against Dallas, but he's not seeking a change of scenery. "I love it here. This is a home away from home. I love everything about this place, the city, the fans," Giddey said. "The organization top to bottom is just unbelievable people throughout the building, and getting to come here to work every day is a lot of fun. It doesn't feel like work." Giddey also had a down year during the regular season, recording career-low numbers across the board with 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. The 21-year-old is eligible for an extension this offseason, but the team is reportedly looking to move him on.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Josh Giddey led the second unit with 11 points in Wednesday's 104-92 loss to the Mavericks. Giddey has struggled in the series, and Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault dropped him on the bench for Game 5 in favor of Isaiah Joe. The move worked out well for Giddey, as he enjoyed his best outing of the series, adding three rebounds and two assists to his tally with 5-for-8 shooting across 12 minutes. However, with the team losing and now 3-2 behind in the series, Daigneault might be forced to make further adjustments. Joe had a quiet outing with six points. The lineup change also resulted in Cason Wallace logging a playoff career-high 27 minutes off the bench. He couldn't get going either, shooting 1-for-7 to finish with three points.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (hip) won't play on Friday versus the Bucks. The 21-year-old nearly had a triple-double in Wednesday's blowout over the San Antonio Spurs. But he'll sit this one out because of a bruised hip, meaning his next chance to suit up will be in Sunday's regular-season finale. With that said, Giddey's absence will open up minutes for Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace. However, both men are still hard to trust from a DFS standpoint.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Giddey is a late addition to the injury report due to a right hip contusion. Luguentz Dort figures to move into the starting five and have increased playing time if Giddey sits out. Cason Wallace is also a candidate for increased playing time, but Dort is the better streaming option between the two of them.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey put his talents on full display on Sunday versus Charlotte, leading his squad to a 121-118 victory by recording his eighth career triple-double. Giddey scored 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting and picked up 13 rebounds and 13 assists, both of which were game-high marks. Two of Giddey's eight triple-doubles have come across the last five games. The versatile Australian has had his strongest stretch of the season lately, benefiting from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's (quadriceps) absence. The Thunder leader has missed six of the past seven games. Giddey has posted 19.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in seven games without Gilgeous-Alexander this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) is available to make his return from a one-game absence for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Giddey left last Thursday's contest with a sprained left ankle and proceeded to miss Saturday's tilt versus the Los Angeles Lakers with the injury, but he is good to go on Tuesday. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick broke out in 2022-23 but has taken a step back on a talented Thunder team in Year 3, watching each of his points (11.8), rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3) per game plus his field-goal percentage (43.6%) drop significantly from a season ago. Giddey hasn't reached 30 minutes in a single game since Nov. 12, either. Defense-first rookie Cason Wallace will likely revert back to OKC's bench on Tuesday following his 24-minute spot start against the Lakers, and season-long fantasy managers can deploy Giddey despite facing the squad with the NBA's best defensive efficiency rating (104.4).
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (ankle) saw 14 minutes on the floor against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday before he sprained his ankle in the second quarter. After going back to the locker room, Cason Wallace took his place in the lineup and Giddey was unable to return. He finished the game with 11 points, four assists, three rebounds, and five turnovers before exiting. If Giddey has to miss extended time, Wallace would be the number-one streaming option while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams will see bumps in production and usage as well.
Josh Giddey Nearly Posts Triple-Double In Win Over New Orleans
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey looked like a man amongst boys even though he was one of the youngest players on the floor on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Aussie finished the game with 31 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, and one block on 11-for-22 shooting from the floor and 3-for-7 from deep. He was ready to get into Josh Richardson's face after a questionable play and he showed an edge to his game that we've yet to see. Giddey could be a big-time DFS play in their next play-in game against the Timberwolves.
