Bulls' Josh Giddey Has Ankle Surgery, Out for 3 Months

"Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey went under the knife for a right ankle scope, the team announced. Per the Bulls, the 23-year-old Aussie will resume basketball activities in three months. Chicago projects that Giddey will rejoin the Bulls in time for the beginning of training camp in September."

"Currently wrapping up the first year of a four-season, $100 million contract he inked with previous Bulls president Arturas Karnisovas, Giddey may not be the kind of versatile, two-way player new EVP of basketball operations Bryson Graham explicitly said he prefers. A recent report suggested that Giddey might not be long for the Windy City."

"In 54 healthy games last season - though Chicago may have been creatively resting him at the end of the year while jockeying for losses - Giddey averaged 17.0 points on .448/.364/.763 shooting splits, 9.1 assists, 8.3 rebounds. His 3-point shooting may actually be legit now. Opposing defenses sagged off him during his first Bulls season, making his 37.8 percent conversion rate from deep on 4.0 triple tries in 2024-25 a bit of a mirage."

"Chicago possesses the Nos. 4, 15, 38 and 56 picks in what's supposed to be a stacked 2026 NBA Draft. Generally, NBA pundits believe there are four top prospects available: BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, Duke power forward Cameron Boozer (son of former two-time All-Star Bulls alum Carlos), and North Carolina power forward Caleb Wilson."

Josh Giddey had a right ankle scope and will resume basketball activities in three months. The Bulls project his return in time for the start of training camp in September. Giddey is in the first year of a four-season, $100 million contract. His fit with the team’s preferred style is uncertain, and a report suggested he might not remain in Chicago long term. In 54 healthy games last season, he averaged 17.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.3 rebounds. His 3-point shooting improved from 37.8% on 4.0 attempts to 36.4% on 5.2 attempts. Chicago also holds multiple picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, including Nos. 4, 15, 38, and 56.

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