Billy Donovan’s Hall of Fame weekend felt like a family reunion for the Chicago Bulls. With veteran players and front office figures flying in to celebrate the coach who led the Florida Gators to titles and later took the Bulls through a rebuilding stretch. On the eve of Donovan’s enshrinement, reporter K.C. Johnson noted that Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry and recent pick Matas Buzelis were all in town to honor him. And the organization sent a large contingent from ownership down through management to be part of the weekend.

But one notable absence stood out: Josh Giddey will not be in Springfield for Donovan’s induction due to ongoing contract talks with the Bulls that have stretched into training camp. Team sources say Giddey reached out to Donovan personally ex

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