Josh Giddey sets playoff goal for Chicago Bulls this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey identified a playoff appearance as his primary objective for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The 23-year-old enters his third season with the franchise aiming to snap a five-year postseason drought for the organization. Under new head coach Tiago Splitter, the Bulls have overhauled their roster with the additions of Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and Caleb Wilson. Giddey recorded career-best averages of 17.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.3 rebounds during the previous campaign while improving his three-point shooting accuracy. The team held extensive offseason sessions to integrate the new personnel ahead of training camp. Giddey also emphasized that individual statistical achievements remain secondary to the team's success in reaching the postseason.
- •Josh Giddey averaged 17.0 points and 9.1 assists per game last season.
- •Tiago Splitter takes over as head coach for the 2026-27 season.
- •The Bulls added veterans Nic Claxton and Norman Powell to the roster.
- •The franchise has not made a playoff appearance since 2022.
- •Giddey is releasing a second signature shoe, the All-Pro NITRO 2, with PUMA.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls’ Josh Giddey Reveals Objective He’s ‘Dying’ to Accomplish
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