Overview
- Coby White is not expected to sign an extension and will target an average annual value north of $30 million in 2026 free agency, per Jake Fischer.
- White enters 2025–26 on the final year of his deal at roughly $12.8–$12.9 million after averaging 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists last season.
- The Bulls finalized Josh Giddey on four years and $100 million, a move that solidifies backcourt spending and frames the decision on White’s next contract.
- Cap projections from Yossi Gozlan indicate Chicago could preserve about $40–$50 million in 2026 space with White’s estimated $24.5 million cap hold and still re-sign him using over-cap mechanisms.
- Chicago holds significant expiring salaries, including Nikola Vucevic, Zach Collins, Kevin Huerter, and Jevon Carter, and some insiders believe the team could explore White’s trade market if it balks at his price.