With the NBA trade deadline roughly a week away, the Chicago Bulls appear to be moving closer to a potential roster shift.
One of the clearest signals comes from growing league-wide interest in guard Coby White, who may soon find himself at the center of serious trade discussions.
NBA Insider Reveals Four Teams Interested in Bulls’ Coby White
NBA insider Sam Amico detailed the situation in a report for Hoops Wire, making it clear that White’s name is firmly on the radar across the league. “Coby White is drawing attention. And Chicago is listening,” Amico wrote, suggesting that the Bulls are open to conversations as the deadline approaches.
According to Amico, four teams have already expressed interest. “The Clippers, Hawks, Magic, and Timberwolves are among the teams that have expressed trade interest in the Bulls guard, per sources. With White headed toward unrestricted free agency, Chicago appears to be preparing for a pivot.”
That looming free agency is a key factor shaping Chicago’s thinking, as White’s contract situation adds urgency to any decision.
Amico further explained the Bulls’ internal priorities, which appear to be shifting toward a different backcourt foundation.
“Internally, the Bulls are prioritizing Josh Giddey as their long-term backcourt piece, which makes White more expendable as the deadline approaches. That does not guarantee a move, but the runway is shrinking.” He added, “If Chicago commits to Giddey as the future, White could be one of the more realistic guard names to change teams before the deadline.”
White is currently playing on a three-year, $36 million contract and is set to become a free agent in 2026. His deal expires at the end of the season, meaning any team that acquires him would need to negotiate an extension soon after.
Chicago’s reported reluctance to meet White’s ideal salary range is a major reason he has surfaced in trade talks, effectively passing that financial decision to a potential new team.
The Bulls drafted White with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and he has spent all seven seasons of his career in Chicago. This year, he is averaging 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 45.1% from the field in 28.7 minutes per night.
He remains a proven scorer who can space the floor and knock down shots from three-point range, qualities that appeal to playoff teams looking for immediate offense.
However, White’s recent injury troubles could affect his market. He has appeared in only 24 games so far this season, and that lack of availability may lower how aggressive teams are willing to be. Most interested teams are likely hoping he can step in quickly and contribute to a postseason push, which makes health a critical factor.
White Draws Trade Interest, but Bulls’ Asking Price Remains High
Among the reported suitors, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the most prominently linked.
The Timberwolves are seeking a more reliable lead ball-handler to pair with superstar Anthony Edwards, and White fits that need. One reported framework includes Mike Conley, Terrence Shannon Jr., and multiple second-round picks heading to Chicago.
Still, the Bulls are said to be asking for an unprotected first-round pick, a price that could be difficult for some teams to meet given White’s contract and injury concerns.
As the deadline nears, Chicago faces a narrowing window. Keeping White risks losing leverage later, while moving him now requires finding the right balance between value and long-term direction.