Bulls Trade Coby White to Hornets: 2024 NBA Deal Details

Bulls Trade Coby White to Charlotte Hornets

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal to send guard Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets, today, February 5, 2026, according to multiple reports. In exchange, the Bulls will receive Mike Conley and three second-round picks.

The trade comes as the Bulls navigate the today’s NBA trade deadline. White, 25, is in the final year of his three-year, $36 million contract, originally signed with Chicago in 2023. He has played 17 games this season, averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists, despite battling calf injuries that sidelined him at the beginning of the year and as recently as December.

White entered the league in 2019 after being drafted by the Bulls out of the University of North Carolina. Over his seven seasons in Chicago, he has developed into a dynamic scorer and effective playmaker, qualities that reportedly made him a desirable target for several teams.

The Bulls’ decision to trade White is influenced by several factors. The team has not reached the playoffs during White’s tenure and, with the recent signing of Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million deal last summer, are unlikely to be in a position to offer White a significant contract extension.

White’s market value has increased significantly in recent seasons. After a period where his role diminished and his scoring output decreased – falling to 9.7 points per game in his fourth season – he regained his starting position and increased his scoring average to 19.1 points per game and then 20.4 points per game last season. This improvement has elevated his value beyond his current $13 million annual salary.

Several teams reportedly expressed interest in acquiring White before the trade deadline. The Minnesota Timberwolves were frequently mentioned as a potential destination, having battled inconsistency at the point guard position.

The Hornets acquire a player who has shown considerable offensive potential. White’s contract expires at the end of the current season, meaning Charlotte will have a decision to make regarding a potential long-term extension.

Conley, a veteran point guard, brings experience and stability to the Bulls. He will likely share ball-handling duties with Giddey.

White’s original three-year, $36 million deal with the Bulls included $4 million in incentives, bringing the maximum potential value of the contract to $40 million. He also signed a four-year, $24.13 million rookie scale contract with Chicago after being drafted seventh overall in 2019.