According to the team, the procedure was successful and Giddey is projected to resume basketball activities in approximately three months, putting him on track to return in time for training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
The 23-year-old Australian guard battled multiple injuries throughout the past season, including recurring ankle and hamstring issues that limited him to 54 appearances — his lowest total since his rookie campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021-22.
Giddey is currently on a long-term contract reportedly worth approximately $150 million, reflecting the Bulls’ confidence in his long-term value as a franchise centerpiece.
Chicago enters the offseason facing major organizational changes after missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. The Bulls finished 31-51, placing 12th in the Eastern Conference and prompting significant front-office restructuring.
The franchise recently appointed Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations following the dismissal of Arturas Karnisovas. Meanwhile, head coach Billy Donovan stepped down from his role, leaving the organization searching for a new leader on the sidelines.
With nearly $82 million in salary cap space and two first-round picks — including the No. 4 overall selection in the upcoming draft — the Bulls are expected to be one of the league’s most active teams this offseason.
For now, however, the organization’s primary focus remains ensuring Giddey makes a full recovery as they prepare to build around the Australian star for the future.
