Thu Jan 02 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Bulls’ Giddey Leads Unexpected Charge Despite Trade Deadline Looms

**CHICAGO –** Despite trade rumors swirling around the franchise, the Chicago Bulls have defied expectations this season, racking up impressive wins against top-tier teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks. While their 14-18 record might not immediately scream success, their victories highlight the team’s potential. A recent 116-111 victory over Milwaukee, fueled by Josh Giddey’s triple-double (23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists), further underscores this point.

Giddey, acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason, has quickly become a cornerstone for the Bulls, averaging 12.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.7 rebounds. His performance against Milwaukee marked his second triple-double of the season, a feat not achieved by a Bulls player since Jimmy Butler in 2016-17. Giddey is considered a key part of the Bulls’ long-term plans and is not expected to be traded before the NBA deadline.

Meanwhile, other Bulls players, including Lonzo Ball, face an uncertain future. While Ball, who recently sent Giddey a congratulatory message on social media, has shown flashes of his pre-injury form, his current averages of 5.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.1 rebounds may make him a trade candidate. The team’s upcoming decisions at the trade deadline will be closely watched.

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