While Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey continues to wait for a new contract, a majority of NBA executives polled by The Athletic's Fred Katz and Joel Lorenzi believe he should be headed for a healthy payday.

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,