According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Chicago Bulls have traded Coby White to Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton.

The full trade terms see the Bulls get Sexton and three second round picks, and the Hornets get White and Mike Conley Jr.; however, Conley Jr. may become a buyout candidate.

If he were to become a buyout candidate, reportedly, he would go back to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Leading to the deadline, White was considered a strong trade candidate due to his expiring contract. This season, the 25-year-old is averaging 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 29 games. For White, this will be his second team in his entire career.

Multiple reports have stated Chicago is not done trading yet, as they are only getting started.

According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the Sacramento Kings are open to trading away Domantas Sabonis for the right price. While his contract is massive, teams aren’t concerned about that and are still showing great interest in the center.

As it stands, the Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, and Chicago Bulls have all shown legit interest in trading for the 29-year-old.

While Phoenix would need to get creative on what contracts they would offer and how they’ll do it, other teams like the Wizards and Bulls would give Sacramento their expiring contracts to entice them to give up Sabonis.

The Raptors are the perceived wild card in this fold, as Toronto would be willing to trade a player like RJ Barrett to the Kings for better center position strength. Plus, Barrett was drafted by the Kings current general manager Scott Perry.

Sabonis is set to make $42.3 million this year, $45.5 million next season, and $48.6 million in 2027-28.

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times, Coby White has made it clear to the Chicago Bulls that he has no intentions of signing an extension this season.

Under the NBA’s veteran extension rules, White would be selling himself short. The 2026 free agency market predicts him to be able to make more than $20 million a season on a new deal somewhere else.

If he were to extend with Chicago, the 25-year-old would be making roughly $19.4 million in his first season. First-year salary is significantly different if he leaves the Bulls.

The official contract extension he would be offered would be a four-year, $86.9 million deal.

However, despite the clear money issues, White says he doesn’t want to leave Chicago. In fact, he may overlook the money to continue his relationship with this organization.

“I love being in Chicago. I love the front office. I love my teammates. I love the staff,” White told Spears. “I built a great relationship with coach Billy Donovan. And for me, if it is meant to be (to) stay a Chicago Bull, then I can’t ask for nothing else.”

In 74 games played last season, White averaged 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Fans saw him reach a career-high in points per game.