Josh Giddey keeps it low-key as he goes public with new girlfriend Alyssa Paranteau on Christmas Day

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey used Christmas Day 2025 to quietly confirm his new relationship. He shared a few Instagram stories with his girlfriend, Alyssa Paranteau, keeping the moment private and understated rather than turning it into a headline moment.The photos showed a normal holiday setting. Matching pajamas, pets nearby, and Christmas decorations in the background. There were no captions or announcements. After years of public attention around his personal life, the choice felt intentional and controlled.Josh Giddey posted several Instagram stories from inside the house, showing the couple sitting together in matching outfits and UGG boots. Personalized stockings with their names were visible in the background. The posts stayed on stories only and were not added to his main profile.Alyssa Paranteau shared similar photos on her own account, including one of them sitting together near the Christmas tree with a simple heart emoji. Neither wrote anything beyond that. The posts confirmed the relationship without drawing extra attention. Fans reacted positively, mostly noting how low-key the reveal was.Alyssa Paranteau has stayed out of the public spotlight. Before the Christmas posts, little was known about her, and the two were only linked quietly toward the end of 2025. The photos focused on everyday details like pets and holiday traditions rather than public appearances.Neither Giddey nor Paranteau has spoken about the relationship in interviews or online. For now, they appear content keeping things private.Nearly two years earlier, while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey was investigated over allegations tied to a 2021 nightclub encounter. He believed the woman involved was 19 at the time. Newport Beach police and the NBA later cleared him after investigations found no basis for charges.Even after being cleared, the situation followed him through fan reactions and online discussion. The Christmas post did not address the past. It simply showed where he is now.On the court, Josh Giddey is having the best season of his career with the Chicago Bulls. He is averaging 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9.0 assists in the 2025–26 season, with seven triple-doubles so far. Only Nikola Jokic has more.After a strong 2024-25 season, Chicago signed Giddey to a four-year extension worth about $25 million per year. A recent game against Atlanta, where he posted 19 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds, added to his growing All-Star case.Also read: LeBron James’ 41st birthday ends in another rough night for the Los Angeles LakersFans see the timing of the relationship reveal as a sign of stability. As the Chicago Bulls push toward the playoffs, Giddey appears settled both on and off the court, keeping his focus on basketball and his personal life separate from the noise.