Karnišovas said that Giddey was trying "to fit in" at the beginning of the season and "found a completely new gear" after the All-Star break. Giddey said essentially the same thing during his end-of-season media availability, telling reporters that he was able to "play freely and be me" after the trade deadline.

The Chicago Bulls had a great second half of the season, but if they want playoff basketball they'll have to fight their way into it with the play-in tournament. On Wednesday night, the Bulls play host to the Miami Heat in a win-or-go-home contest where the winner takes on the Atlanta Hawks for the eighth seed and right to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.