The Kobe White trade smoke is getting thicker
The NBA trade deadline (February 5) is coming fast, and no one knows what Chicago Bulls will do with Coby White. Recently, there is there were plenty of trade rumors while White is playing out the final year of his contract.
Meanwhile, things seem to be heating up regarding a potential White trade. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Bulls could be looking to sign a deal in the off-season with Aio Dosunmuwhose contract is also expiring, not Belom. Siegel too expects even more before the trade deadline, according to the ClutchScoops podcast.
“Kobe White is a name to watch on the trading block next weekend,” Siegel said.
Furthermore, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and LA Clippers are the three teams that have reportedly expressed interest in White. He will likely be a highly valued keeper on the trade market. In addition, White is often mentioned as the most likely bull to sell, according to Stein Line’s Jake Fisher.
The reasons range from him turning down a four-year, $87 million deal to not being the engine that drives the offense. Last summer, the Bulls signed Josh Giddy to a four-year, $100 million contract, essentially making him the centerpiece of the franchise.
Meanwhile, Dosunmu has adapted well to playing alongside Giddei.
Where are the Bulls in terms of priorities?
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas is taking over an active role in trade negotiations. Furthermore, Cowley reports that the Bulls would like to acquire young talent to complement Guidi and Matas Bouzelis.
As a result, many younger talents were floating around. They include Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham of the Timberwolves. All in all, Bulls are will be very involved on the trade market, according to HoopsHipe’s Michael Scott.
Nikola Vucevic, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter and Kevin Huerter are other possible trade candidates. White played 25 games this year, averaging 19.0 points and 4.7 assists.
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