Chicago Bulls Fans SHOCKED by Bombshell Report: One Young Star Could Be Gone in Stunning Twist
In a jaw-dropping twist that no one saw coming, the Chicago Bulls—long criticized for their slow, stagnant front office moves—might finally be cooking up something bold. According to a stunning insider report, the franchise could be planning a high-stakes breakup of its youthful backcourt duo. Yes, you read that right: either Josh Giddey or Coby White could be gone in a move so unexpected, it has even seasoned NBA insiders doing a double take.
“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,” wrote respected NBA insider Matt Moore in his Hardwood Paroxysms newsletter. The rumor? That the Bulls are “unlikely to retain both Josh Giddey and Coby White.”
While the source of the buzz is still labeled as speculation—originating from two Eastern Conference personnel members—it’s creating tremors across the league. Could the Bulls, a team often mocked for “playing it safe,” actually be making a forward-thinking, cap-smart decision for once?
Let’s rewind.
🧊 From Frozen to Fierce? Karnišovas May Be Heating Up
Artūras Karnišovas, the man running the Bulls’ basketball operations, has built a reputation for being…well, slow. His infamous “stand pat” strategy had fans tearing their hair out as players like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic remained on the payroll far longer than logic suggested they should.
Sure, Karnišovas made questionable calls—like handing out a bloated $90 million deal to Patrick Williams and trading Alex Caruso to OKC for Giddey without a single draft pick in return—but the real gripe has been his glacial pace. Mediocrity has been the default.
But now? There’s a whiff of something different in the air. After drafting Matas Buzelis and unloading LaVine’s monster contract, Karnišovas is showing signs of, dare we say, rational aggression.
💸 The $70 Million Question
Here’s the root of the rumor: Josh Giddey is reportedly eyeing a five-year, $150 million extension. Coby White? He’ll want a hefty raise in 2026 after outperforming his current $12M-a-year deal. That means the Bulls could soon be shelling out nearly $70 million per season on two guards who have never sniffed an All-Star nod.
Let that sink in.
Both Giddey and White have potential—Giddey’s all-around game and White’s scoring pop are no joke—but can the Bulls really afford to bet the future on two “good-not-great” guards? Under the new, restrictive Collective Bargaining Agreement, that kind of spending spells doom for roster flexibility.
In other words: this might be the first time Karnišovas is zagging in the right direction.
🔮 Is This the Start of a REAL Rebuild?
Splitting the Giddey-White duo may sound painful to fans invested in youth development, but sometimes logic hurts. As Moore said, it would be “radical” for the Bulls—and that’s exactly why it might finally work.
For once, Chicago might be thinking like a modern NBA franchise. They’re facing hard truths: paying B+ players A+ money is a recipe for long-term failure. And if the Bulls truly want to mirror the success of teams like the Thunder or Pacers, they need to make the tough calls—now, not three seasons too late.
Karnišovas might finally be breaking the cycle of inertia that’s plagued this team for years. If he pulls the trigger on a Giddey-or-White trade, it won’t just be smart—it’ll be revolutionary for a franchise that’s been stuck in neutral.
⚠️ So What’s Next?
Will the Bulls finally take the plunge and deal one of their rising stars? Could this be a sign that Karnišovas is playing chess instead of checkers?
Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: Chicago Bulls fans better buckle up—because the Windy City might be on the verge of a storm.
