The Chicago Bulls continued their overhaul, parting ways with Coby White to send him and fellow guard Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, three second-round picks, and what is expected to be the return of a draft pick from the Thunder's 2025 first round draft selection that was already allocated.
The move comes just hours after Nikola Vucevic was traded to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a swap of second-round picks. Kevin Huerter also went to the Pistons in another blockbuster deal, leaving the Bulls small and short-handed.
White, who had been with the Bulls since 2018-19, was vocal about his admiration for Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel, describing him as "The Rook". However, it appears White's time in Chicago is coming to an end. He will be reunited with Knueppel on one of the NBA's hottest teams.
Coach Billy Donovan acknowledged that the Bulls' front office has been working tirelessly to make moves, saying that the deadline may only yield the first iteration of this roster rebuild.
Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas is believed to have done a solid job by sending Vucevic to an Eastern Conference contender. The Bulls are still looking at other players and have expressed interest in Zion Williamson's potential return from injury, among other targets.
For now, the Bulls will be looking to fill some glaring gaps on their roster while trying to navigate this fluid trade deadline period.
The move comes just hours after Nikola Vucevic was traded to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a swap of second-round picks. Kevin Huerter also went to the Pistons in another blockbuster deal, leaving the Bulls small and short-handed.
White, who had been with the Bulls since 2018-19, was vocal about his admiration for Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel, describing him as "The Rook". However, it appears White's time in Chicago is coming to an end. He will be reunited with Knueppel on one of the NBA's hottest teams.
Coach Billy Donovan acknowledged that the Bulls' front office has been working tirelessly to make moves, saying that the deadline may only yield the first iteration of this roster rebuild.
Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas is believed to have done a solid job by sending Vucevic to an Eastern Conference contender. The Bulls are still looking at other players and have expressed interest in Zion Williamson's potential return from injury, among other targets.
For now, the Bulls will be looking to fill some glaring gaps on their roster while trying to navigate this fluid trade deadline period.
they gotta rebuild but its gonna take time... coby white was a solid player and mike conley too, so why let them go? 
collin sexton is cool, but hes not that deep in the bench... i think arturas karnisovas did okay with trading vucevic tho, at least they got some young talent coming in... now its all about Zion williamson and how long is he gonna be out? 
. It's like, you get him for your team, and then he's just... gone 
. And now he's gonna be part of that super talented Charlotte Hornets squad 
. I mean, it's not all bad, right? He'll have the chance to prove himself alongside some of the best players in the league. But at the same time, you can't help but think about what could've been for him here in Chicago 
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. He seemed like he was just getting settled in Chicago after that injury bug bit him. Guess the Bulls want to go all-in for Zion's return 
? Meanwhile, this trade makes me think about how teams are always looking to upgrade their shooting game... Collin Sexton and Ousmane Dieng aren't bad pieces to add to the mix, but I'm curious to see how White fits in with Knueppel 
. Trading him away just hours after Nikola Vucevic went to Boston doesn't exactly fill me with hope for this season. They need some big names to make a real push for the playoffs. And what's up with this draft pick situation? So they're getting back some kind of compensation, but it's not like it makes up for losing White. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how the rest of the trade deadline shakes out 
, and Ousmane Dieng could be a nice addition too 
I think they need someone like him to really shake things up on that roster.
I don't see how trading him helps their short-term situation at all.
the Bulls seem like they're trying to do everything at once, but it's hard to tell if that's gonna pay off 
. By trading away some of their younger assets (Coby White), they're creating space to bring in more seasoned veterans and bolster their roster.
. As for Coach Donovan's comment about this being the "first iteration of this roster rebuild", I think he's right 
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. But now they've got some holes to fill and I'm not sure if Zion will even be back this season 
. The Bulls need to focus on developing their talent before making more big moves 
. Maybe this is a teachable moment for them? Can't have a rebuild without learning from your mistakes 
I mean I know all about rebuilding teams and it's never easy but you feel for the guy who's been with the Bulls since 2018-19 
! I guess some good will come out of this trade tho? The Bulls are trying to revamp their team and they just sent away Vucevic which was a big loss for them but the return looks solid 
. Fingers crossed they get some other key players in the mix 
anyway, back to the bulls... what's up with collin sexton tho? seems like he's getting a pretty good deal going to charlotte... and ousmane dieng is a big dude! 
but seriously, this trade deadline is crazy
... I mean, he was pretty vocal about being hyped for Kon Knueppel's skills 
. Now they'll be trying to plug some holes on their roster and figure out what's next - Zion's return from injury would be a huge boost, but idk how likely that is 
. And poor Coby White, who was like a fan fave for so long 
. Can't wait to see how they play out! 
they're not even making sense anymore. who needs that many players and picks? its just gonna lead to more injuries and roster drama... and whats up with the bulls losing coby white already? dude was good 
. I feel bad for Billy Donovan, he's gotta deal with all this drama 
The trade deadline always brings excitement, but it's also nerve-wracking... hope they can get some of their key players back from injury soon 
. Arturas Karnisovas did good for sending Vucevic to Celtics tho, but then they just gave him away to Hornets and Conley too... like what's next? 
It's like they're trying to make it look all exciting with all the trades, but honestly, I'm just lost