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Joel Goodson said:
If Coby White wasn't deemed expendable prior to getting Covid, he almost definitely is now. Obviously, contract status plays a big role here. The Bulls need a big (with Williams going down) and White is their best chip. That chip becomes a lot more valuable if White is effective, so he's going to get tick when he's back. But make no bones about it: Ayo is ultimately taking his spot.
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I hate to even say this out loud, but don’t the Bulls have another very obvious potential trade chip for a big? A young player on a cheap rookie contract who has flashed a ton of potential in his brief NBA career…
 
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It seems to me that the Bulls are probably looking a little longer term and are not going to trade away the future this year. I'm guessing the front office will try to put themselves in a good position for the free agency market. Of course, sometimes there are steals available from teams looking to unload salaries so that could play out. But trading either Ayo or White for the fairly middling talent they'd get in return doesn't make much sense to me.
 
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Illiniguy13

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BretMyBeachHouse said:
It seems to me that the Bulls are probably looking a little longer term and are not going to trade away the future this year. I'm guessing the front office will try to put themselves in a good position for the free agency market. Of course, sometimes there are steals available from teams looking to unload salaries so that could play out. But trading either Ayo or White for the fairly middling talent they'd get in return doesn't make much sense to me.
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The Bulls are paying Ayo a mere 925k for his services this year. He is the best value player on the roster by a mile. I think there’s a real chance Ayo is here to stay even well beyond his rookie contract.
 
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skyIdub said:
Lol...the Bulls GM would have to be drunk, kidnapped, roofied, with a concussion, and a gun to his head to trade Ayo.

They need size. The only sensible trade piece that would bring what they need is a healthy productive White.
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I agree. I think Coby is so hot and cold though that there are equal chances he plays his trade value up or plays his trade value down. Coming off the injury then the Covid break he’s really gonna have to get in rhythm quickly or more likely it’s the latter.
 
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Joel Goodson said:
There's so much more to the equation than age/experience, that it's quasi-ridiculous to just cite age.
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No it's not quasi-ridiculous. Ayo has 26 career NBA games under his belt at age 22. The two you mentioned 100's of games and years of opportunities. Given time he may acquire the additional items/opportunities needed for your "equation"!
 
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skyIdub

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Bardo on the Bulls call!! I'm sure he hates the Bulls too!! /s
 
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