{"id":699298,"date":"2026-04-05T08:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/699298\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T08:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:46:10","slug":"chicago-bulls-make-josh-giddey-announcement-before-suns-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/699298\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bulls Make Josh Giddey Announcement Before Suns Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 04: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the United Center on November 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bulls<\/a> will host the Phoenix Suns<\/a> at the United Center.<\/p>\n

The Bulls most recently lost to the New York Knicks<\/a> by a score of 136-96.<\/p>\n

Josh Giddey<\/a> had six points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks while shooting 3\/12 from the field and 0\/4 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls Make Josh Giddey Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJosh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Bulls have announced that Giddey will be listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cJosh Giddey (hamstring) listed questionable for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyJosh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after their 126-123 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Giddey is in his second season playing for the Bulls.<\/p>\n

Right now, he is averaging 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 54 games.<\/p>\n

Bulls Ahead Of Suns Matchup\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJosh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls speaks to the media during Chicago Bulls Media Day at Advocate Center on September 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n

The Bulls are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 29-48 record in 77 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a six-game losing streak (and have lost eight out of ten).<\/p>\n

At home, the Bulls are 18-21 in 39 games at the United Center.<\/p>\n

Following the Suns, they will visit the Washington Wizards<\/a> on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

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GettyJosh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on December 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Since 2018, the Bulls have made the NBA<\/a> playoffs just one time.<\/p>\n

That said, a young core of players that features Giddey, could get them back to the postseason at some point soon.<\/p>\n

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GettyJosh Giddey attends the NBL26 Season Launch at Courtside on September 02, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.<\/p>\n

At 23, Giddey has career averages of 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 33.7% from three-point range in 334 games for the Bulls (and OKC Thunder<\/a>).<\/p>\n

He appeared in ten NBA playoff games for OKC.<\/p>\n

Suns Ahead Of Bulls Clash\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyDevin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

The Suns are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 42-35 record in 77 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have lost seven out of ten).<\/p>\n

On the road, the Suns have gone 18-20 in 38 games away from Arizona.<\/p>\n

Following the Bulls, they will return home to host the Houston Rockets<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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