As the NBA trade deadline approaches, rumors surrounding the Chicago Bulls continue to intensify. At the center of those discussions is guard Coby White, whose breakout season has drawn league-wide attention. With multiple teams — including the Minnesota Timberwolves — reportedly making inquiries, Chicago faces a pivotal decision: continue straddling the middle or commit to a full reset.
White is enjoying the best season of his career, averaging 21.2 points and 5.2 assists per game despite missing the first 11 games. He is shooting 44 percent from the field, though his 3-point efficiency has dipped to 28.6 percent. While his individual production has been impressive, the Bulls are just 5-6 in games he has played since returning, underscoring a familiar issue: strong performances without consistent team success.
White’s contract situation makes the decision even more interesting. He’s on an expiring deal, and with the Bulls holding seven expiring contracts overall, the front office has flexibility that shouldn’t be wasted. If Chicago is serious about resetting the roster, now is the time to act. Letting productive players walk for nothing would only repeat past mistakes.
If Minnesota remains interested, the Bulls have to decide what matters more, draft picks or young players. Names like Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham could be intriguing pieces if Chicago wants to prioritize youth and upside over immediate returns. Either way, White’s value may never be higher.
White is not the only Bull drawing interest. Guard Ayo Dosunmu has also emerged as a name on the trade market. Dosunmu is averaging 14.8 points per game while posting efficient shooting splits of 52 percent from the field, 46.6 percent from 3-point range, and 84.2 percent from the free-throw line. With his ability to defend multiple positions and contribute offensively, Dosunmu fits the exact profile many contending teams are looking for. On an expiring contract, he could draw serious interest as a reliable 3-and-D option.
Nikola Vucevic could also be on the move. After a failed attempt to trade him last season, it would not be surprising to see the Bulls revisit the market, especially if the season continues to trend downward. The key difference this time is timing. Waiting too long hurt Chicago last year with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, when their trade value dropped as the deadline approached.
For the Bulls, this trade deadline feels like a crossroads. They can either stay stuck in the middle or finally commit to a direction. Making smart, proactive moves now could help Chicago avoid repeating the same cycle.