06-15-2026, 11:00 AM
I just watched a Chicago based YouTube that suggested the following deal for Giddey.
Klay, Caleb + #30 for Giddey
Clearly, they don't value Giddey. They envision a buyout for Thompson, so it is basically #30 for Giddey and taking back a contract in Martin that is less bad.
Is Giddey's D good enough for a championship team? Probably not, but this isn't a championship team for the three remaining years of his contract (and it isn't like you are giving up anything). His contract is probably a bit high for what he is today, but when your core is on rookie contracts, this kind of thing is OK. I think he's be pretty fun starting next to Kyrie, but longer term the fit also works next to someone with more defensive prowess like Burries.
I'd be shocked if he was this cheap, but this was a Chicago based channel.
Klay, Caleb + #30 for Giddey
Clearly, they don't value Giddey. They envision a buyout for Thompson, so it is basically #30 for Giddey and taking back a contract in Martin that is less bad.
Is Giddey's D good enough for a championship team? Probably not, but this isn't a championship team for the three remaining years of his contract (and it isn't like you are giving up anything). His contract is probably a bit high for what he is today, but when your core is on rookie contracts, this kind of thing is OK. I think he's be pretty fun starting next to Kyrie, but longer term the fit also works next to someone with more defensive prowess like Burries.
I'd be shocked if he was this cheap, but this was a Chicago based channel.