Josh Giddey will sign a four-year, $100 million extension with the Chicago Bulls, guaranteed with no options, making him the franchise’s starting point guard cornerstone. The move follows Chicago’s swap last season that sent Alex Caruso to the Thunder in a deal that quietly reshaped the backcourt. Giddey’s breakout 2023-24 campaign included career highs across points, rebounds, assists, steals, and three-point percentage, highlighted by seven triple-doubles and a late-season surge after the LaVine trade.

Giddey’s late-season surge produced a monster stat-line during the final stretch, including an injury-riddled month where he played through a palm muscle tear. A former No. 6 pick, he remains the youngest triple-double in NBA history. The market for restricted free agents has been limited this summer, with Cam Thomas signifying the few deals inked as other stars linger in the market.

Sixers summer grind picks up steam as Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. are in the gym for 1-on-1 work, with Zach LaVine also mixing in, signaling a high-gear approach to entering 2025-26. Philly eyes a return to East contention, counting on Joel Embiid’s health and Paul George’s status as key upside cues for the roster and the fantasy landscape. Maxey’s leadership and development pace suggest a notable uptick in playmaking and scoring, while Oubre’s scoring versatility could juice wing totals if the pieces click.

Health is the hinge: Embiid’s durability and George’s availability shape not only the Sixers’ ceiling but also the surrounding fantasy targets. If those stars stay on the floor, the gym-time bet on Maxey and Oubre feels more compelling, with potential ramp in usage, shot volume, and efficiency that fantasy managers should monitor as workouts turn into on-court chemistry.