Bulls face tough schedule as Giddey's usage rate declines

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Bulls face tough schedule as Giddey's usage rate declines
Summary

The Chicago Bulls are navigating a challenging schedule as they start the season with a decrease in Josh Giddey's usage rate to 16.2 percent. Despite Giddey's decline in personal scoring, the team's offensive performance has improved, with seven players scoring in double figures during a recent loss to the Knicks. Coach Tiago Splitter noted the importance of ball movement and a shared scoring load for team identity moving forward. Giddey came close to a triple-double in the game with 10 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds, showing signs of adaptability in his role. With tougher opponents on the horizon, the Bulls aim to establish their new playing style as they build toward November.

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  • •Giddey's average dropped to 7.6 points and 8.0 assists early this season.
  • •Seven Bulls players scored in double digits against the Knicks.
  • •Bulls made 21 of 39 shots in the paint against New York.
  • •Splitters emphasized ball movement as the key to team identity.
  • •Chicago players express confidence despite a challenging schedule ahead.
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  • 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls Schedule Hardens As Giddey Usage Rate Plummets
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Josh Giddey's usage rate dropped to 16.2 percent while the Bulls face a brutal schedule. See the stats on their offense and what Coach Splitter said.

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