NBA Trade Idea Sends $197 Million Star To Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls writer Joe Cowley suggest trade idea to send New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson to the Windy City

Jan 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN: Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) (centre) sits on the bench watching the action against the Toronto Raptors the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls officially have the 12th-best odds for the 2025 NBA Draft lottery later next month, meaning they hold a 1.7% chance at the first overall pick and an 8.0% chance at landing a selection inside the top-four. However, the NBA Draft is far from the only worry this Chicago team has on its hands heading into the offseason.

Not only will they have Josh Giddey's contract to handle, but standout guard Coby White is extension-eligible this summer. Factor in some other players on the roster having a questionable future with the team, and Chicago Sun-Times writer Joe Cowley suggests a major shake-up with a trade proposal.

Bulls have a new version of a "Big Three" and have three big decisions to make with each one - Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White ... what to do, what to do?

Read it:https://t.co/mWwOoIuKDB

— Joe Cowley (@JCowleyHoops) April 19, 2025

In Cowley's article, he suggested a trade proposal between the Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans to bring star forward Zion Williamson to Chicago. In the deal, he proposed a package around Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, and Jevon Carter going to New Orleans for Williamson.

While White surely can continue to progress as a player in this league, Chicago might look to capitalize on when his value might be at its highest. White heads into the final year of his three-year, $36 million contract next season, but will likely command close to $30 million annually in his next deal. As for Vucevic and Carter, both could serve as quality role players for New Orleans.

Most career games with 25+ points on 60% shooting among players under 25:

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26 - RJ Barrett
22 - Anthony Edwards
21 - Evan Mobley
20 - Alperen Sengun
20 - Tyrese Maxey
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— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) April 22, 2025

Especially with New Orleans bringing in Joe Dumars to take over as EVP of Basketball Operations, Dumars could look to reset without Williamson and build around their current roster and incoming lottery selection.

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