Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, the team announced Wednesday. The Bulls said he will be sidelined from basketball activities for three months.
Giddey averaged career highs in scoring (17 points), assists (9.1) and rebounds (8.3), the team noted, but hamstring and right ankle injuries limited him to 54 games — his lowest total since his 2021-22 rookie season with Oklahoma City. The availability issues curtailed his season and contributed to a shortened campaign for the former Thunder player, per the report.
The Bulls finished 12th in the Eastern Conference at 31-51 and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year, the report says. Chicago will enter the offseason with roster and front-office changes in motion as it prepares for next season’s training camp.
Per the report, Chicago hired Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations to replace the fired Arturas Karnisovas. The team is also seeking a new head coach after Billy Donovan opted to resign against ownership’s wishes, according to the report.
The report adds that the Bulls enter the offseason with nearly $60 million in salary cap space and two first-round draft picks, including the No. 4 overall selection. With Giddey expected back for camp, the team projects to have him available as it integrates changes in the front office and coaching staff.
