25 years old + average 20 points per game, the Bulls are all big, the transaction is put on the schedule

The latest revelations from NBA famous reporter Jake Fischer put the Chicago Bulls in a dilemma - the team's two young defenders Kobe White and Josh Gidey demanded an annual contract renewal with an annual salary of more than $30 million, but the Bulls management is obviously unwilling to satisfy them at the same time, which means one of them is likely to be traded this summer.

Kobe White, the 25-year-old shooting guard, played his best career last season, averaging 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, shooting percentage of 45.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 37%, and free throws of up to 90.2%.

As the Bulls' No. 7 pick in the 2019 first round, White has experienced ups and downs, from averaging 9.7 points per game in the 2022-23 season to becoming the team's second scoring point, making significant progress. Currently, his contract is only one year left (36 million in three years). If the Bulls refuse to renew the maximum salary, he may become a bargaining chip.

In comparison, Josh Giddy (22) has more comprehensive data - averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists per game, ninth in the league in assists, and even surpasses many inside players in rebounding ability. The Bulls prefer to give him a three-year contract of 70 million (average salary of about 23.3 million), rather than the 30 million requested by White. The core question faced by the Bulls is: Are the two really worth 30 million?

White's advantage is his explosive scoring, but his defense is average and his performance in the playoffs is poor (17 points + 7 turnovers against the Heat).

Gidey has better organization and rebounds, but her scoring efficiency is average and she makes many turnovers (2.9 per game). The

league generally believes that the Bulls will not leave two people at the same time, and if Jidi is renewed, White is likely to be traded. And if White leaves the team, can his next contract reach 30 million? Referring to similar players (such as Jordan Poole and Jaylen Green), there is a great risk of a decline in performance after high salaries.

At present, the Bulls are likely to not meet the high salary requirements of both of them at the same time. If the Bulls renew their contract with Gidy this summer, Kobe White is likely to become a bargaining chip; on the contrary, if Gidy is let go, Kobe White is expected to stay in the team and sign a big contract.

For both of them, whether they can get the annual salary of 30 million is not only determined by their own strength, but also closely related to various factors such as team planning and market environment. The final result of this salary game will also affect the Bulls' future lineup direction and competitiveness.

Ultimately, the Bulls' decision will affect the direction of team building in the next few years - is it a bet on White's score or Gidey's all-round? The answer may be revealed soon.