Josh Giddey injury update (Image via NBA) With dominant victories over the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic, the Chicago Bulls have been successful in starting the 2025-26 season 2-0. Coby White has yet to play his season opener for the Bulls. But amidst all of this, Josh Giddey’s name was included on the Bulls’ official injury report. He has a fourth MCP sprain of his right finger, which makes him questionable going into Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Josh Giddey faces uncertain setback as Chicago Bulls’ strong start hits a sudden pause
Josh Giddey faces an uncertain setback as Chicago Bulls’ strong start hits a sudden pause To begin the 2025–26 season, Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls have taken consecutive wins. With wins in their opening pair of games of the 2025–26 season, the Chicago Bulls have had a good start. The organization has had an encouraging beginning, even though it is in a rebuilding phase and prioritizing developing its young core. Josh Giddey, who signed a four-year, $100 million deal last offseason, is part of that evolution. Chicago’s return to work on Monday appears to raise questions about the $100 million man’s future. Early in his career, he was famous for being able to score plays and snatch rebounds, but he also had problems on the defensive end and was often targeted in big games. On Sunday, however, his streak ended. Giddey was included in the Bulls’ official injury report. He has a fourth MCP sprain of his right finger, making him doubtful to play Monday against the Atlanta Hawks.Due to a fourth MCP (Metacarpophalangeal) sprain in his right finger, Giddey is labelled as QUESTIONABLE on the NBA’s official injury report for the game against the Atlanta Hawks. It’s “unclear” whether Giddey’s absence during the last 4:27 against the Orlando Magic was caused by an injury or by Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu playing well, according to CHSN reporter K.C. Johnson.Giddey missed the last four minutes and 27 seconds of Saturday’s game against the Magic, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. Whether the injury was the cause or not is unknown. Kevin Huerter would probably play more minutes for the Bulls if Giddey missed time.He joined the Bulls for the second season after joining from the Oklahoma City Thunder. After spending his first three years in Oklahoma City, where he was chosen sixth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Giddey is currently in his fifth NBA season. Giddey’s absence would just increase White’s pressure to spearhead the attack if he were well. But the fact that both players might miss Monday’s game against the Hawks drastically alters the scenario.
Josh Giddey seals major deal as Chicago Bulls set sights on a bold new era
Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls have come to a four-year, $100 million contract agreement. This was settled in September 2025, which assured him of being the team’s starting point guard and primary piece in the future. There are no player or team options on the contract, which is fully guaranteed.Over the offseason, Josh Giddey was sure of his place on the Chicago Bulls. He was planning on remaining with the team for many years to come.”I never had any worries I wouldn’t be here,” Giddey said. “This is where I wanted to be. They embraced me from Day 1. Teammates, front office, the fans — it felt like home really quickly.”
Josh Giddey in action (Image via NBA)
Historic single-game achievements, including becoming the first NBA player to ever achieve 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists, and 8 steals in a single game, were one of the tops of Giddey’s record-breaking season.He was the sole NBA guard to have a couple of games with 25 points and more and 15 rebounds, and he was one of just two players with at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in the last season.Also read: Jonathan Kuminga’s contract uncertainty grows as Josh Giddey secures $100 million deal with Chicago Bulls