The Minnesota Timberwolves are exploring ways to strengthen their roster after a 49-win season and a trip to the Western Conference semifinals, and one name drawing interest is Josh Giddey.
According to Darren Wolfson, multiple league contacts have identified Giddey as a player Minnesota is monitoring this offseason.
“Another player of interest to the Wolves, per multiple league contacts: Bulls guard Josh Giddey. Just not sure how you pry him out of Chicago, and I like his fit with new coach Tiago Splitter,” Wolfson wrote Friday.
The challenge for Minnesota may be convincing Chicago to move a player who emerged as one of the franchise’s foundational pieces during the 2025-26 season. Giddey, 23, is entering the second year of a four-year, $100 million contract and delivered arguably the most productive campaign of his NBA career.
In 54 games, Giddey averaged 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists while shooting 44.8% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. He ranked among the league’s most productive playmakers, serving as the primary offensive organizer for a Bulls team that struggled to a 31-51 record but continued to build around its young core.
His all-around production stood out on a Chicago roster led statistically by Giddey, Collin Sexton and Matas Buzelis. Giddey’s 9.1 assists per game easily led the team, while his 8.3 rebounds were second only among regular rotation players. His ability to generate offense for teammates and control tempo remains one of his biggest strengths.
From Minnesota’s perspective, the fit is understandable.
The Timberwolves finished sixth in the Western Conference before eliminating Denver in the first round and reaching the conference semifinals. Their offense was heavily driven by Anthony Edwards, who averaged 28.8 points per game, while veteran point guard Mike Conley saw his role decline at age 38. Conley averaged just 4.5 points and 2.9 assists across 54 games.
Adding a larger playmaking guard such as Giddey could reduce Edwards’ ball-handling burden while creating easier opportunities for scorers like Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. At 6-foot-8, Giddey also offers positional versatility that could complement Minnesota’s defensive-minded roster.
However, Wolfson’s reporting highlights the central obstacle. Chicago has little obvious incentive to move a 23-year-old guard coming off a season in which he nearly averaged a triple-double. The Bulls may view Giddey as a key part of their long-term plans under new head coach Tiago Splitter, especially after committing significant money to him less than a year ago.
