Morten Stig Jensen of Forbes posits that Chicago is being tactical with Giddey's contract. After getting burned by inking restricted free agent forward Patrick Williams to an instantly-regrettable five-year, $90 million deal just last summer, the Bulls are taking more of a measured approach to Giddey.

Josh Giddey has yet to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls, as the two sides remain far apart - but the Bulls hold all the cards.

Even though restricted free agency has been a slow-moving process, Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are reportedly making progress toward a new contract.