Josh Giddey is fitting in nicely in his new role with the Chicago Bulls.
The offseason trade that swapped Josh Giddey and Alex Caruso to the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder respectively has been a win-win for both franchises. The Bulls got a point guard who can be part of their future, while the Thunder added another elite defender to pair with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Giddey is flourishing in Chicago and is showing flashes of his OKC self. Giddey and Coby White have filled the Bulls backcourt, shifting Zach LaVine to the small forward position.
Giddey is doing an excellent job to re-establish his reputation as a do-it-all player.
Entering Friday’s action, Giddey is averaging 13.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists in nine starts. His stats are all up compared to his 2023-24 numbers, with the assists-per-game mark being a career-best. Giddey is also shooting the ball with efficiency at 40.6% while limiting his turnovers to just 2.6 per game.
Giddey is getting his opportunity to showcase his playmaking ability, and as a restricted free agent next season, he’s showing teams that he can be a real contributor.
