Josh Giddey is approaching a critical stage of his NBA career. With his current contract set to expire in 2026, the Chicago Bulls guard is on track to become an unrestricted free agent. He is reportedly seeking a deal in the range of $30 million per year. But the Bulls’ front office appears hesitant to meet that figure.

Tensions around the negotiations sparked speculation this Wednesday. Giddey’s teammate Matas Buzelis posted a cryptic Instagram story. The post featured nothing more than a pen and paper emoji, tagged with Giddey’s IG account.

While there were no words, many immediately interpreted the gesture as a hint that contract discussions between the Bulls and Giddey may be nearing a breakthrough.

According to multiple reports, Chicago has already made a formal offer. The Bulls’

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