Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) defends against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

'He’s Going to be Seeking Even North of the $30 Million Average' – Chicago Bulls Guard Reportedly Wants a Higher Salary than Josh Giddey

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Sep 12, 2025 9:22 PM ET

Coby White could be the next Chicago Bulls player seeking a new lucrative contract extension after Josh Giddey recently received one. According to Jake Fischer of the Insider Notebook, White doesn’t plan on signing an extension this upcoming season, as he aims for a massive payday in the summer of 2026.

“Coby White, to my understanding, is going to be eligible for more money as a free agent next year,” Fischer said. “The talk around the league has already been that Coby White is going to be seeking even north of the $30 million average annual value that Josh Giddey has been. I’m not expecting an extension for Coby White at this juncture.”

White is entering the final year of his three-year, $36 million contract, where he’ll earn roughly $12.9 million. He is coming off his best campaign in a Chicago Bulls uniform, having averaged 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 45.3 percent shooting from the field across 74 regular season games.

Nov 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket while being defended by New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Besides White, the Chicago Bulls also face a huge decision involving Ayo Dosunmu, who’s also entering the final year of his three-year contract worth $21 million. The 25-year-old guard will earn roughly $7.5 million in 2025-26.

Chicago Bulls to send Ayo Dosunmu to Western Conference contender in mock trade idea

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report recently floated the idea of trading Ayo Dosunmu to the Denver Nuggets if the Chicago Bulls plan to offload him to make room for Coby White’s new deal next offseason.

Nov 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

In his three-team trade proposal, the Chicago Bulls will receive Zeke Nnaji, Peyton Watson, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2028 first-round swap, while the Denver Nuggets get Dosunmu and Justin Champagnie. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards only get a 2032 second-rounder.

“Dosunmu is not a conventional floor general, but he’s shown glimmers of improved playmaking coming around ball screens, and he knows how to facilitate when attacking downhill…His ability to guard up on defense will permit Denver to play him beside Jamal Murray,” Favale wrote.