NBA Trade Idea Pairs Josh Giddey With $107 Million Star On Bulls

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a good position heading into next week's 2025 NBA Draft, with the 12th overall pick and some intriguing young pieces on the roster still. Chicago will likely extend Josh Giddey to a multi-year extension as well this summer, following his stellar end-of-season play. They will also be tasked with deciding Coby White's future with the team.

As for their 12th pick, most mock drafts have the Bulls targeting a center with their lottery pick. However, a new trade idea by ESPN has Chicago moving off of that pick, instead adding a star guard to pair alongside Giddey.

Bulls trade idea from ESPN. would you do it? pic.twitter.com/Aa7S34t4ll
— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) June 20, 2025

In an idea by ESPN's Chris Herring, he has the Bulls trading off one of their poor contract in Patrick Williams to land Raptors star guard RJ Barrett.

Chicago Bulls receive: RJ Barrett

Toronto Raptors receive: Patrick Williams, Jevon Carter, 12th overall pick

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) controls the ball during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

"The Bulls would, in the 25-year-old Barrett, add another 20-point scorer to their young lineup and in doing so move on from Williams, the 2020 fourth overall pick who has regressed offensively after signing a five-year, $90 million deal," Herring wrote.

"The upside for Chicago is that it should get far more nightly box-score production, especially in terms of scoring, from the Canadian southpaw, aiding the Bulls' 20th-ranked offense," he added.

Tim Kawakami said a “Coby White-level player” is likely the type of return the Warriors could expect in a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade. He added that “the numbers don’t work” on most deals, which is why he thinks something like this is likely. pic.twitter.com/XVBMSGkXRx
— Ball Report (@BallReportX) June 19, 2025

Landing Barrett would also give the Bulls flexibility to move off White, who has been in trade rumors since this year's deadline. Therefore, Chicago could find a way to pair White and Nikola Vucevic in a deal to land a long-term option at the center position.

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Chicago Bulls receive: RJ Barrett

Toronto Raptors receive: Patrick Williams, Jevon Carter, 12th overall pick

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