Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

Bulls Executive Addresses Josh Giddey, Coby White Contracts

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 1:36 PM ET

Despite being the host team in the nine-ten matchup for the play-in tournament, the Chicago Bulls failed to get the job done on Wednesday night as the Miami Heat handed them a 109-90 loss to eliminate any hopes of playoff basketball in Chicago. Now, the attention shifts to the offseason, with several questions to be answered in the coming months.

Looking ahead to May's NBA Draft Lottery, the Bulls hold the 13th-best odds to land the first overall pick, and a 5.7% chance to land inside the top four. Most importantly, however, is the contract situation for their star backcourt. On this topic, Bulls executive Artūras Karnišovas addressed it during his end-of-season media availability.

Bulls exec VP Artūras Karnišovas expressed desire to retain Josh Giddey and Coby White long-term.

Giddey is RFA. White is extension eligible but has outplayed contract and likely headed to UFA in 2026.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 17, 2025

According to Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson, Karnišovas expressed a desire to retain both Josh Giddey and Coby White to long-term extensions. Giddey is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, while White is extension-eligible with his contract expiring in 2026.

Both Giddey and White finished out the 2024-25 regular season strong, especially since the All-Star break. During that stretch, White averaged 24.5 points while Giddey was just shy of a triple-double average and also scored 21.2 points per night.

Josh Giddey on his game post All-Star break:

"For me it was about how hard I played, how I led these guys, how much was on my shoulders. I loved that responsibility, the way we finished the season at 15-5. The second half of the year (player) was who I am..." pic.twitter.com/ms9dxioqHG
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 17, 2025

While Giddey's extension is more pressing given his contract situation, Chicago can leave the offseason, locking up both backcourt starters, and focus on building the rest of the roster around them. Now with a lottery pick in their hands, the Bulls can continue to build the future in the Windy City.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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