Heading into the summer, the Chicago Bulls are in a tricky position. They could use a rebuild, but that’s not their plan. Arturas Karnisovas has stated his lack of desire for a rebuild even though the team isn’t good enough to win a title, and, without serious additions, it may not be good enough to guarantee a playoff spot.
Before the Bulls can concern themselves with adding to the roster, though, Chicago needs to figure out some internal decisions. Chicago’s point guard position is in rough shape, and it needs to add talent. First, the Bulls have to keep their current point guards.
Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu need new contracts, but during his post-NBA draft press conference, Karnisovas said the Bulls plan to give both guards a qualifying offer. That will make them restricted free agents. He also had some kind words about both.
“Coby and Ayo I think they are developing young players,” Karnisovas said during his media availability via the Bulls’ official YouTube channel. “We’re gonna address that in free agency.”
Down the stretch of this past season, White showed significant potential. If he continues to improve, he could develop into Chicago’s full-time starting point guard.
Meanwhile, Dosunmu’s sophomore season was a letdown. He failed to show significant signs of improvement, but he’s still young and has time to grow.
Heading into next season, as both will receive new contracts. White and Dosunmu will have to bring their A-game night in and night out.
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