Point guard Josh Giddey dominated the spotlight for most of an otherwise sleepy summer for the Chicago Bulls.

Giddey’s restricted free agency lasted a laborious 10 weeks, dragging out deeper into the summer than either party would have preferred. But he finally re-signed in early September, agreeing to a four-year, $100 million deal that represented a mostly level compromise between the sides.

Back in Chicago this week for the start of training camp, Giddey voiced relief that the negotiation process was finally completed. But he also disputed rumors that he had grown frustrated with the Bulls front office at any point this summer, emphasizing a strong relationship with teammates and staff.

“I never had any worries I wasn’t going to be here,” Giddey said. “This was where I wanted to be

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