Coby White has been mentioned as the Chicago Bulls’ most likely trade candidate ahead of the February 5 deadline.
The Chicago Bulls could be involved in some big moves as they approach the February 5 trade deadline, with their most likely trade candidates now emerging.
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According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Bulls' guard trio of Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Tre Jones have all drawn significant trade interest, with White considered the most likely to be dealt.
"Much of the conversation around the Bulls' present-day machinations, of course, revolves around Chicago's current backcourt. Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones have all drawn notable trade interest from rival teams," Fischer report.
"The clear conclusion after being on the ground for two games and three days in the Windy City: White currently ranks as the most likely Bulls guard to be dealt before next Thursday's trade buzzer … for multiple reasons," he adds.
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Fischer adds that the Minnesota Timberwolves has been coming up as the team that's targeting White ahead of trade deadline.
"The Timberwolves certainly keep coming up as a team that's interested in White and there's also synergy between Minnesota president of basketball operations Tim Connelly and Bulls general manager Arturas Karnisovas from their days together in Denver," he says.
"My sense, though, is that the Wolves are going to think long and hard about acquiring White if he looms as nothing more than a rest-of-the-season rental. I've also been told Minnesota isn't as keen as advertised when it comes to parting with Mike Conley Jr.; there appears to be more willingness to move on from Rob Dillingham," Fischer notes.
White is averaging solid numbers this year, registering 19.0 points, 4.7 assists and 3.5 boards per game. As one of the league's top three-point shooters, he holds a career 37. percent efficiency from downtown.
Given his ability to score and play-making potential, White is an intriguing asset to pursue among several contending teams.
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