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The worst thing Chicago could do is handicap itself by overpaying, but I believe this would be a relatively easy contract to move on from even if White ends up regressing as a player. So let’s see we meet in the middle here somewhere, is it still worth it? With the NBA’s cap expected to spike in the future, I think any deal in the $10-$13 million AAV range would end up being a very good deal for the Bulls, provided Coby signs on for at least three years. I think White would look to get paid more than someone like Monk, but the Bulls front office is probably hoping to keep the price tag beneath Tyus Jones’ level, as he’s being compensated for providing for a genuine championship contender. Obviously, White isn’t near the level of Brunson’s current ability and Portland is banking on Simons making a Brunson-esque leap of his own, but White is also better than the bottom players on this list.

Delon Wright – Two years, $16 million – $8 million AAV.

Gary Payton II – Three years, $28 million – $9.33 million AAV.

Malik Monk – Two years, $19 million – $9.5 million AAV.

Tyus Jones – Two years, $30 million – $15 million AAV.

Anfernee Simons – Four years, $100 million – $25 million AAV.

Jalen Brunson – Four years, $110 million – $27.5 million AAV.

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Here’s how free agent negotiations for a few players with relatively similar roles as White’s shook out last year: However, players with Coby’s skills don’t come cheap. There’s no reason why Chicago couldn’t continue prioritizing Coby as a key member of this rotation if they wish to keep him around. However, Beverley and Dosunmu are also both set to hit free agency, with the former set to turn 35 years old this summer while the latter has simply not played up to Coby’s level this season. The Bulls’ backcourt is presently quite crowded with LaVine, White, Alex Caruso, Patrick Beverley, and Ayo Dosunmu forming a formidable quintet. Whether or not that will affect Coby’s decision-making remains to be seen, but I still believe White can fulfill a valuable role for the Bulls even if that means not being a member of the starting five. Negotiations with Coby White may ultimately break the Chicago Bulls’ 2023 free agency efforts this summer.īuried behind LaVine on the depth chart, there’s not much hope for White becoming the long-term starter for Chicago. The Chicago Bulls may not be championship contenders just yet, but if they were, I have no doubt Coby would still be an integral part of this team’s rotation.Īt the very least, he has managed to capture the attention of Chicago media and his own head coach, Billy Donovan.īilly Donovan on the Bulls’ win at Portland and Coby White’s strong play of late. With massive improvements to both his playmaking and defensive intensity, White has finally proven he’s more than just a microwave scoring threat off the bench, but rather an extremely talented role player that championship-caliber teams value highly. Against all odds, I think it’s safe to say that Coby is actually… winning the fanbase over again? He’d have to truly impress if he was going to convince the front office to double-dip with heavy investments at shooting guard with Coby and starter Zach LaVine. While he was an undeniably talented scoring threat, his streaky performances and inability to adapt to the point guard position left many in doubt that there was a future for him on this team.Įntering this season, things were definitely make-or-break for White.

The decisions made now will undoubtedly affect the Bulls’ trajectory for years to come, but whether or not Coby should be a part of said future has many members of the fanbase divided.ĭrafted seventh overall in 2019, Coby was brought on to hopefully address Chicago’s deficient backcourt. Joining four other current members of the roster as an impending free agent this summer, Coby White‘s future with the Chicago Bulls is certainly one of this team’s biggest question marks entering the summer. By Austin Carroll 3 weeks ago Follow Tweet

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