As the NBA offseason approaches with the Finals tipping off on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors are gearing up to bolster their roster around their aging core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and newly acquired Jimmy Butler. The goal? Another championship run next season.
The Warriors have been linked to several high-profile names, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chicago Bulls stars Nikola Vucevic and Coby White. A major update emerged on Tuesday regarding one of Chicago’s key players, shaking up the offseason outlook.
According to Hardwood Paroxysm, “This is outside speculative, but two different East personnel figures believe that the Bulls are unlikely to retain both Josh Giddey and Coby White. If Giddey gets locked in, White could be moved. I’m skeptical of that idea because that sounds like a radical concept for the Bulls and that doesn’t sound like them. Saving money sounds like them, but not like this.”
This revelation is significant for both franchises. The Bulls appear poised to make moves this summer, potentially parting ways with either Giddey or White. Reports have already surfaced about Chicago shopping Nikola Vucevic, a known Warriors target, and now Coby White could also be in play.
People around the league believe that either Coby White or Josh Giddey will be on a new team next season, per @HPbasketball
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In an ideal scenario, Golden State could pursue a blockbuster deal with the Bulls to acquire both Vucevic and White. Such a move would deplete their trade assets but could transform their roster. Vucevic brings veteran scoring and rebounding, while White, at a younger age, offers long-term potential as a key piece for the Warriors’ future.
However, the Bulls have a history of caution with trades—evident in the prolonged sagas of moving DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Still, as Chicago leans into a rebuild, this summer could mark a shift, opening the door for the Warriors to land one or both of these intriguing targets.