While the sides remain stuck in the sand on the terms for a contract extension for the restricted free agent, it's not even August yet in what is being called "a negotiation."

Star Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey, a restricted free agent, continues to await his next deal with the club. Talks have apparently grown tense.

Nearly a month into the NBA free agency period, restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls remain locked in a contract stalemate. But both sides continue to communicate and are said to be motivated to reach a multiyear agreement,