With so much activity brewing ahead of the NBA offseason, the Chicago Bulls are definitely a team to watch closely. Their upcoming decision on Josh Giddey could heavily influence other moves they make this summer. Giddey is set to be a restricted free agent, but the Bulls also face a major financial commitment with Coby White, who will become an unrestricted free agent after this season and is poised for a big payday.
Suddenly, the Bulls are confronted with some tough choices. For a team that missed the playoffs last season, these decisions won’t be straightforward.
A recent report suggests league speculation that Chicago may have to choose between re-signing Giddey or White, with little expectation they’ll be able to afford sizable extensions for both young stars.
The Chicago Bulls must choose their path forward
How the Bulls handle this offseason could truly shape the franchise’s future. Even if Chicago had the means or the desire to pay both Giddey and White, it’s hard to see a clear strategy behind doing so. Sure, there were bright moments from both players last season, but convincing the front office that Giddey and White should be the foundational core—especially after finally moving on from the Zach LaVine era—would be a tough sell.
While the sample size might not be big enough to make a definitive call, this is far from a simple decision for the Bulls. The expectation seems to be that Chicago will lean toward keeping Giddey over White, based on recent reports.
This is one of the most significant decisions the Bulls will face since parting ways with LaVine. It’s a move that will set the tone for years to come, and making the wrong call now could delay the team’s progress by several seasons.