Giddey won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Cavaliers for rest purposes, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out Friday's preseason finale. The 22-year-old guard should be able to suit up for Chicago's regular-season opener against New Orleans on Wednesday.

Giddey finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a block across 22 minutes in Monday's 111-107 preseason loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey is slated to open the 2024-25 season as the Bulls' starting point guard, so it's certainly a good omen to see him lead the team in assists in a game where none of the other projected starters saw action. Giddey is coming off a down 2023-24 season with the Thunder, but he has a good chance of bouncing back in Chicago, where he'll have a bigger role and more freedom on offense.

Giddey scored 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old guard has been on the mend in training camp from an ankle injury he picked up in the Olympics, but Giddey seemed fully recovered Tuesday, and only Coby White played more minutes among Chicago's starting five in the team's preseason opener. Giddey saw his court time and production decline with the Thunder last season, but a fresh start with the Bulls could re-ignite the talent that allowed him to average 16.6 points, 7.9 boards and 6.2 assists over 76 regular-season games in 2022-23.

Giddey (ankle) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Cavaliers, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey has been battling a sprained ankle during training camp but is set to suit up for Tuesday's preseason opener. The 21-year-old guard will make his Chicago debut in the starting lineup after spending the first three seasons of his career in Oklahoma City.

Giddey (ankle) is expected to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey hasn't had any setbacks with his ankle and has been able to take contact in recent practices. Barring a change, coach Billy Donovan anticipates Giddey taking the floor against the Cavaliers. Lonzo Ball (knee), however, is considered questionable.

Giddey scrimmaged 5-on-5 during Friday's practice, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey has been batting an ankle injury throughout the offseason but appears fully recovered ahead of the 2024-25 season. His first chance to take the floor with Chicago comes Tuesday against Cleveland.

After battling an ankle sprain during the Paris Olympics, Giddey said Monday that he's close to being fully cleared, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey injured his ankle on the last play and has been sidelined since, as it was more serious than originally realized. Giddey said he will be conservative when training camp opens, and it sounds like the Bulls may hold him out of some stuff. Based on his comments, Giddey sounded on the verge of a full return soon.

Giddey tallied nine points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes for Australia during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey led Australia in rebounds during Friday's loss, but his struggles from the field prevented him from recording a double-double. While the 21-year-old guard also dished out six dimes, his five turnovers contributed to his minus-10 point differential.

Giddey posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey stuffed the stat sheet while putting up a near triple-double in Saturday's win. The 21-year-old has become a focal point for Australia's offense, and his ability to distribute the ball has been encouraging as the Boomers face a plethora of challenges in a stacked Group A with remaining games against Canada and Greece. Giddey will likely continue to serve as one of the squad's main facilitators alongside veteran guard Patty Mills, and his ability to stuff the stat sheet will be crucial in the squad's remaining group-phase matchups.

Giddey is on the Australian national team's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

EDGE Analysis

Giddey was dealt to the Bulls this offseason but will focus his offseason efforts on the Olympics for Australia. The 21-year-old guard is set to be one of the team's focal points on offense, even while playing alongside veterans like Patty Mills, Joe Ingles and Dante Exum.