After battling an ankle sprain during the Paris Olympics, Giddey said Monday that he's close to being fully cleared, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Giddey participated in the non-contact parts of Tuesday's practice, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Giddey injured his ankle on the last play and has been sidelined since, as it was more serious than originally realized. Giddey said he will be conservative when training camp opens, and it sounds like the Bulls may hold him out of some stuff. Based on his comments, Giddey sounded on the verge of a full return soon.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Misses out on double-double
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Giddey tallied nine points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes for Australia during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Giddey led Australia in rebounds during Friday's loss, but his struggles from the field prevented him from recording a double-double. While the 21-year-old guard also dished out six dimes, his five turnovers contributed to his minus-10 point differential.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Game-high eight assists in win
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Giddey posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Giddey stuffed the stat sheet while putting up a near triple-double in Saturday's win. The 21-year-old has become a focal point for Australia's offense, and his ability to distribute the ball has been encouraging as the Boomers face a plethora of challenges in a stacked Group A with remaining games against Canada and Greece. Giddey will likely continue to serve as one of the squad's main facilitators alongside veteran guard Patty Mills, and his ability to stuff the stat sheet will be crucial in the squad's remaining group-phase matchups.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Suiting up for Australia
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Giddey is on the Australian national team's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Giddey was dealt to the Bulls in June but will focus his offseason efforts on playing in the Olympics for Australia. The 21-year-old guard is set to be one of the team's focal points on offense, even while playing alongside veterans like Patty Mills, Joe Ingles and Dante Exum.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Dealt to Chicago
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The Thunder traded Giddey to the Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After receiving a significantly reduced role in the playoffs, averaging just 12.5 minutes across six games against Dallas, Giddey's long-term future in Oklahoma City seemed uncertain. As such, it is not surprising to see the 21-year-old guard dealt for Caruso, who can offer better perimeter defense for the Thunder. Giddey could receive an opportunity to have the ball in his hands more often now that he is no longer playing alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 25.2 minutes across 80 games in 2023-24. However, he will be competing for playing time in a crowded backcourt with Coby White, Zach LaVine, Ayo Dosunmu and Lonzo Ball (knee).
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Limited role Saturday
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Giddey closed Saturday's 117-116 loss to Dallas in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes.
Giddey played just 10 minutes in the loss, ending what has been a disappointing season for the young Australian. Having started the majority of the season, he was moved to the bench in recent games. In fact, he played fewer than 15 minutes in five straight contests to end the campaign, placing some doubt over what his role could look like in 2024-25.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Out of starting lineup
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Giddey will come of the bench for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Mavericks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Giddey has seen his playing time drop off drastically during the series, seeing fewer than 15 minutes in three straight contests. He's been a non-factor against Dallas, averaging 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.3 minutes per contest. Isaiah Joe will replace him in the starting lineup next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the backcourt.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Struggles badly once again
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Giddey closed Thursday's 119-110 loss to the Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals with eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 11 minutes.
Giddey's minutes continue to decrease with each passing game, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves to a bench role ahead of Game 3 given how much he's struggled on both ends of the court. He delivered good numbers against the Pelicans, but in the two outings against Dallas, he's averaging 5.0 points while shooting 40 percent from the floor across 14 minutes.
Giddey notched 21 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 106-85 victory over New Orleans in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Giddey put together his best performance of the postseason, helping guide the Thunder to a comfortable victory. He was one of three Oklahoma City players to score at least 20 points, a feat achieved by no one for the Pelicans. Now leading the series 3-0, the Thunder will look to end things in Game 4 on Monday.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Not listed on injury report
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Giddey (hip) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
The Thunder will aim to capture the top seed in the Western Conference on the final day of the regular season, and Giddey is expected to handle his regular workload on the final day of the campaign against another playoff-bound team such as Dallas. Giddey is averaging 14.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game across six appearances this month.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Unavailable for Friday
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Giddey (hip) won't play Friday against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Giddey was hit with a questionable tag earlier in the day, and the team has since decided to sit him down for Friday's contest. Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace should be the next two up to see chances at shooting guard.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Late addition to injury report
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Giddey is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to a right hip contusion.
Giddey is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 23 due to a right hip contusion. If the 21-year-old guard is ruled out, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Double-double against Spurs
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Giddey logged 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-89 win over San Antonio.
The third-year guard teased his fourth triple-double of the season as he bounced back from a poor four-point showing against the Kings on Tuesday. Giddey is having a strong finish to the regular season as the Thunder guns for the top seed in the Western Conference, and over the last 15 games he's averaged 16.3 points, 7.7 boards, 6.5 assists and 1.3 threes while shooting 54.1 percent from the floor.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Held in check
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Giddey provided four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Kings.
Giddey was eerily quiet Tuesday, and his usage rate took a massive hit with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams back in the lineup. This was disappointing for his fantasy managers, as Giddey just put up 20 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists Sunday against the Hornets.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Another triple-double Sunday
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Giddey provided 20 points (7-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, 13 assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 victory over the Hornets.
From a fantasy and statistical perspective, Giddey is ending the season on a sizzling streak. He's taking advantage of absences to both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) and Jalen Williams (ankle) to fill the stat sheet regularly. This was Giddey's second triple-double over his last five appearances, a span in which he's averaging 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 8.4 assists per contest.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Nears triple-double vs. Pacers
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Giddey racked up 14 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday's 126-112 loss to the Pacers.
Giddey registered his eighth double-double of the season Friday, and he was one rebound shy of recording his third triple-double of the year. He's taken a larger role over the last three games due to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) being sidelined. Over that span, Giddey has averaged 13.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists over 30.3 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Solid output in loss to Boston
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Giddey ended with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 135-100 loss to the Celtics.
Giddey saw an uptick in his usage rate due to the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps), and he posted a solid stat line across the board. He was efficient with his shot, but there was nothing he could've done to change the course of the game en route to a 35-point loss. Giddey has averaged 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game over his last five appearances, though it's worth noting that Gilgeous-Alexander has been absent in four of those.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Records triple-double Sunday
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Giddey closed Sunday's 113-112 win over New York with 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes.
Giddey had already come close to securing a triple-double in the win over the Suns on Friday, but he accomplished the feat in this tight win over the Knicks, making it the second time he has achieved this goal in the current season. The Thunder certainly needed Giddey to be at his best since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) was not at 100 percent in his return from a two-game absence.
Giddey closed with 23 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one block over 24 minutes during Friday's 128-103 win over the Suns.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) missed a second consecutive contest, and Giddey again stepped up to the occasion and thrived as a point guard. He ended just one assist and three rebounds shy of a triple-double. Giddey will remain in a starting role regardless of whether Gilgeous-Alexander returns to face the Knicks on Sunday, but his usage rate will likely be higher if the star floor general can't return for the trip to Madison Square Garden.
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Thunder's Josh Giddey: Teases triple-double in loss
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Giddey notched 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 118-93 loss to the Bucks.
The 19 points led the Thunder on the night, and the third-year guard came close to his 10th career triple-double. Giddey has been a little more productive in March, draining at least one three-pointer in all 11 games so far this month while scoring in double digits 10 times, and he's averaged 13.5 points, 6.3 boards, 4.9 assists and 1.5 threes while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
