Giddey's Ankle Surgery: Bulls Gear Up for Training Camp

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has successfully undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle. The team announced on Wednesday that Giddey is expected to be fully recovered and ready for the start of training camp. He will be sidelined from basketball activities for approximately three months.

Giddey's previous season was his lowest in games played since his rookie year due to hamstring and right ankle injuries. Despite these setbacks, he achieved career-high averages in scoring, assists, and rebounds. The Bulls organization is experiencing a period of transition, having hired Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations and searching for a new head coach following Billy Donovan's resignation.

The team is positioned for a potential retooling, holding nearly $60 million in salary-cap space and two first-round draft picks, including the fourth overall selection in the upcoming draft. This financial flexibility and draft capital suggest a busy offseason ahead for the Bulls as they aim to improve their roster following a 31-51 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.