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A new trade proposal has the Chicago Bulls dealing Coby White to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The buzz around theChicago Bulls continues to increase as the trade deadline approaches. The team reportedly has anumber of players it’s looking to deal, includingCoby White.
The North Carolina productwill hit free agency after this season and would likely be a second-half rental for an acquiring team. Still, he has no shortage of suitors, as he could help any contender with his ability to run the point.
TheMinnesota Timberwolves have been linked to White for the last couple of months, as they need a true point guard opposite ofAnthony Edwards. In a new trade proposal,CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn has the team acquiring him for some high-upside players.
Here’s the full trade proposal:
Timberwolves receive: G Coby White, G Jevon Carter
Bulls receive: GMike Conley, G Rob Dillingham, G Terrence Shannon Jr.
Who says yes to this deal? Who says no? Let’s see it through and find out:
Why Minnesota Timberwolves Make This Trade
The Timberwolves get the point guard they need to position an already dangerous team for a run at the NBA Finals. After falling short in the Western Conference Finals the last two seasons, Minnesota believes White is a player who can help them break through against elite defensive teams like theOklahoma City Thunder.
The Timberwolves have been reluctant to give upDonte DiVincenzo in a trade, and they avoid doing so here by offering Dillingham and Shannon Jr. instead. Both players were first round picks in 2024, but the former has not been able to crack the rotation and the latter remains out with aleft foot abductor strain.
Minnesota does not give up any draft picks in this hypothetical trade, either,something Chicago will probably push for with more than just the Timberwolves interested in White.
Why Chicago Bulls Make This Trade
If you’re the Bulls, you probably like the potential of Dillingham, the No. 8 overall selection in 2024. The guard hasn’t played enough in the past season and a half to really be able to evaluate him, and the Bulls would likely give him more minutes (especially if they end up movingAyo Dosunmo orTre Jones in addition to White) in the second half of the season to see if he can be a long-term fit.
The Bulls should ask for at least one first-round pick (maybe more) in this trade, especially since Dillingham is a complete unknown. Other teams are going to be calling about White, and even with his contract expiring, the Bulls shouldn’t give him up for a minimal return.