Josh Giddey's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 8'' , 216 lbs
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Birthdate10/10/2002 (22)
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Draft Info2021: Rd 1, Pk 6
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StatusActive
Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports that Chicago Bulls guardJosh Giddey(ankle) will play against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The 21-year-old guard has been battling an ankle injury throughout the offseason but hasn't had any setbacks most recently and has taken contact in practice. Giddey could see plenty of action playing for the rebuilding Bulls and may have some fantasy value as the season progresses.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) was on the court for 5-on-5 scrimmage during Friday's practice. The young guard has been battling with an ankle injury throughout the offseason. Luckily, it appears Giddey is back to full health which is great news as the regular season gets closer. Giddey figures to take over as the starting point guard in Chicago. However, Lonzo Ball (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu should also be in the mix for playing time at the point guard spot. The rebuilding Bulls should be able to give Giddey enough playing time for him to carve out fantasy value for himself.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) took another step forward in his recovery, participating in contact drills during Wednesday's practice, according to head coach Billy Donovan. Giddey, who has been rehabbing a ruptured ligament in his ankle sustained during the Paris Olympics, had missed contact drills for two months. After being limited to a non-contact session the previous day, this marks a positive sign as the Bulls prepare for their preseason game in Cleveland just six days away. The team will continue to closely monitor Giddey's progress as he ramps up his involvement in training camp.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is limited at the start of training camp due to an ankle injury. Giddey ruptured an ankle ligament while playing for Australia at the Paris Olympics. However, the 21-year-old has said he'll be "fine" for the start of the regular season, suggesting that if it were playoffs, he would be ready to play right now. It sounds like Giddey is in the final stages of recovery, and fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much about his status. The versatile Australian looks set for a big year on his new team, with Chicago seeing Giddey as the team's primary ball-handler.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is eager to get started with his new team and believes he can take his game to another level in the Windy City. "It was going to be hard to tap into my full potential, in my opinion, on a team like [Oklahoma City] with so many talented guys who needed the ball in their hands, who were great with the ball in their hands," Giddey said. "A change of scenery was going to maybe unlock more of that for me." Giddey's fantasy stock plummeted in 2023-24, but the 21-year-old should get plenty of opportunities to turn things around in Chicago.