The Chicago Bears were right there. They could taste it. They’d stopped the Los Angeles Rams on the first drive of overtime. Caleb Williams drove them to midfield. All they needed was a field goal to win the game. Then came the backbreaker. Williams lofted a pass down the field that was intercepted by safety Kamren Kurl. Initial reactions were that Chicago got greedy, taking a shot when they didn’t have to. They had time. However, replays soon revealed some far more troubling. It centered on DJ Moore.
When viewing the throw from behind Williams, it shows him throwing the ball as if Moore is route a sharp crossing route. Replays show the wide receiver isn’t even going at full speed, which allowed Kurl to easily undercut the pass for the interception.
It isn’t clear what happened. Maybe Moore was hurt, but he does have a track record for occasionally loafing on plays. The fact that he might’ve chosen that moment in that game to do such a thing is beyond egregious. It cost the Bears their season.
DJ Moore has had the most confounding year in recent memory.
On the one hand, he’s responsible for two of the most memorable catches in Bears history, knocking off the Green Bay Packers each of the past two meetings. Conversely, he’s also had some ugly moments where he seems to downshift on throws when he should’ve been staying at full speed. This time it led to catastrophic results. Now, Williams deserves some blame as well. He probably shouldn’t even have attempted that throw. There was room to run. Still, it’s hard not to think he was hung out to dry on that play.
All this does is cloud the future for DJ Moore. Chicago is pressed against the salary cap next year and will have some tough contract decisions to make. Trading Moore is one option they should consider. Doing so would free up $16 million in space. His performances over the last few weeks gave people pause. Maybe they should find a way to keep him. That play just makes the decision more complicated. It will be interesting to see how Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles view it after they’ve had a few weeks to sit on it.
In the heart of Chicago’s relentless creative hustle, Giles Travis II—better known as Go Home Trav—has emerged as a standout digital creator whose work fuses motivation, music, and Windy City pride. A marketer, entrepreneur, and artist rolled into one, Travis channels his experiences into raw, inspirational soundtracks that resonate far beyond the studio. His independent releases under Giles Creative Lab have captured the essence of Chicago’s grit, particularly through anthems that have become unofficial rally cries for Bears Nation during the 2025 season.
Raised in Chicago, Travis’s journey reflects the city’s unyielding spirit. As a multifaceted professional, he serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Brand Breakers LLC and founder of Giles Creative Lab, where he blends graphic design, strategy, and community impact. On his official site, Go Home Trav, he has a whole package of Chicago Bears songs, ringtones, and more:
“I don’t just make songs—I turn purpose into soundtracks that carry people through life.”
This ethos shines in his reflective social media posts, like one Instagram reel where he shares:
“Being a creator in Chicago hits different… Chicago made me. Now I get to give that energy right back.”
His work empowers entrepreneurs, sparks inspiration, and builds community, all while drawing from the raw energy that shaped him.
Giles Travis II goal isn’t just to make Chicago a good place to live — it’s to help make it the best place to live.
Travis’s breakthrough as Go Home Trav came with the November 2025 release of “Bear Down (We Came to Win).” Conceived initially as a rap, he reimagined it with blues influences to echo Chicago’s soulful heritage, evoking the dominance of the Michael Jordan era. The track, clocking in at 1:39, is described on his site as “the calm before kickoff, the breath before impact,” a rally for underdogs who “stay silent while preparing to prove the world wrong.” Lyrics like “Bear Down, we came to win!” charge with competitive fire, mirroring the Bears’ defensive hunger and comeback spirit.
The song exploded organically. Fans created viral hype edits syncing highlights to the beat, amassing thousands of likes and views on X, Facebook, and Instagram. ESPN 1000’s David Kaplan featured it in player shoutouts, while 670 The Score interviewed Travis about its origins. Reddit threads hyped it as the energy the team needed, with calls to blast it at Soldier Field. Streams surged on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music, turning it into a grassroots phenomenon during key wins.
Following up on the “We Came to Win” EP, “Good Better Best” (3:07) delivers a motivational mantra: relentless improvement in the face of adversity. Part of a larger project including tracks like “Fire Inside” and “Step Into Greatness,” it encourages direct fan support through pay-what-you-want downloads. While the team’s own “Good, better, best” chant (popularized by head coach Ben Johnson) shares thematic overlap, Travis’s version stands as a personal anthem for perseverance.
As a digital creator, Travis excels in multimedia storytelling—promoting releases with engaging visuals, behind-the-scenes content, and community calls to action. His Chicago roots fuel authenticity, bridging his passion for sports with empowerment. Notably, Travis shares deep ties to the local sports media scene: he, along with Sports Mockery’s ownership, are all alumni of St. Rita High School. This shared Southwest Side alma mater—famous for producing driven Chicagoans who build community-focused ventures—adds a personal layer that led to early conversations with Travis about contributing original tracks to the new “Untold Chicago” podcast. With these connections and growing recognition, he’s poised for even bigger collaborations.
Giles Travis II isn’t just making music; he’s crafting legacies that pump up a city. In an era of fleeting trends, his purpose-driven approach reminds Bears fans—and all Chicagoans—that the best emerges from the grind. Bear Down.
SM Sits Down with Giles Travis II (Go Home Trav)
1. What personal experiences in Chicago inspired you to turn “Bear Down (We Came to Win)” into a blues-infused anthem?
Giles:It actually didn’t start as a blues-infused anthem at all. It started as a rap song — and it was strong. But I realized the way it was originally made, it would’ve only reached a certain audience.
I felt like this song was bigger than that. I wanted it to bring people together without losing the core of what it was saying. So I asked myself, what’s the most authentic Chicago way to do that?
Between spending time at Kingston Mines and thinking about old Maxwell Street, it hit me — the blues is Chicago. It’s soulful, it’s communal, it carries history and heart. That felt like the right vehicle to bring these lyrics to life in a way that could live outside of just one group and really belong to the whole city.
2. You’ve said you turn purpose into “soundtracks that carry people through life.” How do you decide when a personal mantra—like those in “Good Better Best”—becomes a song that motivates an entire fanbase?
Giles: I don’t feel like I decide that — I feel like people decide.
When something resonates with you personally, but you start seeing it do the same thing for everyone around you, that’s when it becomes bigger than a song. At its core, it’s about reminding people that they’re capable of more than they think they are.
When you see teachers using it to motivate their students, or people applying it to their everyday lives, you realize it’s going to live outside of where it started. At that point, if I have the ability to spread that message further, I feel a responsibility to do so.
3. Bears fans adopted “Bear Down” organically, from radio play to calls for it to be blasted at Soldier Field and praise in team content. Did you expect such a profound grassroots impact?
Giles:It’s honestly a pretty crazy story. I actually sent the song to the Bears first because I truly believed it was a big record. I even gave myself a deadline — I didn’t want to miss the entire season sitting on it.
I told myself I’d give them two weeks to respond, and if I didn’t hear back, I was going to create a groundswell on my own to get it noticed. So yes, I believed the song had the ability to break through — but how quickly it happened caught me completely off guard.
The reception from Bears fans was shocking in the best way. It was an incredible feeling when something you believe is special turns out to be something everyone else connects with too — not just because you’re the artist, but because artists think everything is special. This was different. This was real.
4. Chicago shaped you—how has growing up here influenced your approach to creating music that’s as much about empowerment and community as it is about entertainment?
Giles:Growing up in Chicago, I’ve always wrestled with the question of whether music reflects culture or whether culture shapes the music. And by culture, I mean the reality of the world we’re living in right now.
That question became personal early on. I watched how easily music influenced people — especially kids. I saw songs become part of how people see life and themselves. Music wasn’t just entertainment; it was influence.
Coming from the inner city on the South Side, I also saw how increases in violence mirrored what was happening in society. That’s when I realized that if you want to make a difference, you have to do something different. I never fully settled the debate, but I came to believe that music shapes reality — because it reaches further. One person’s reality, once turned into music, can quickly become everyone else’s.
5. With the success of “Bear Down,” what’s next for Go Home Trav?
Giles:What’s next for Go Home Trav is creating experiences that help reshape the world — not just releasing songs.
This summer, I’m planning a one-day expo, along with sports training initiatives and patient-centered experiences that combine music, motivation, and real-world impact. Looking ahead to next winter, I’m developing a musical, and on an ongoing basis, I’m launching monthly music education classes to pour back into the community.
On the music side, I want to continue creating soundtracks for all of Chicago’s sports teams while collaborating with artists I respect — Nola, Ade, Willie Taylor, Jeremih, and more.
At the end of the day, if you want to make a positive impact on the city and you’re willing to do the work, I’m always open to collaborating. The goal isn’t just to make Chicago a good place to live — it’s to help make it the best place to live.
Oct 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Victories like what the Chicago Bears experienced last Saturday are incredibly rare. The circumstances lined up in a perfect storm. The Green Bay Packers have dominated the rivalry for over 30 years. They’d knocked the Bears out of the playoffs in their last such meeting and have beaten them in every meaningful game since. Then they prove this by taking a 21-3 lead at the half. Somehow, Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams ignite a rally in the 4th quarter, scoring 25 points to stun the Packers 31-27. It is the greatest victory in modern Bears history. Veteran quarterback Case Keenum knows something about that.
He has been part of incredible playoff games like that before. One might say he was involved in the most emotional victory of the past decade, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a stunning last-second comeback over New Orleans in the now-iconic Minneapolis Miracle game in 2017. While that win forever etched his name into Vikings legend, it also came with a price. Minnesota went into the next game unable to refocus from that emotional high, resulting in a crushing 31-7 loss in the NFC Championship.
That is likely why Johnson has instructed Keenum to educate the locker room on what went wrong.
The Case Keenum signing continues to pay dividends.
While the Bears primarily wanted him for his experience as a quarterback to help teach Williams, the fringe benefits have been many. His motivational skills are a constant presence when games get tight. Now you’re seeing his playing experience become useful in other ways. Getting that kind of return from a third-string quarterback is pretty crazy and a testament to the forethought Johnson had when bringing him in. Here is hoping the words Keenum shared were enough to convince the locker room it was time to look ahead.
One could make a case that this opponent is the strongest the Chicago Bears have left to face in the playoffs. Every team is good, but the Los Angeles Rams are probably the most well-balanced. They have the #1 offense in the league, led by an MVP favorite at quarterback, and also have one of the best pass rushes on defense. That is a highly similar matchup to what Case Keenum saw in Philadelphia eight years ago. If the Bears can somehow win this game, the ultimate dream is in sight.
A "Welcome to Indiana - Crossroads of America - Lincoln's Boyhood Home" sign along Interstate 80 near Angola, Indiana.
Many in the Illinois state government have acted unbothered by the Chicago Bears’ threat to leave for three years. They don’t believe the McCaskey family has any desire to do something like that. This Indiana threat is a bluff. No way they leave Chicago after a century of living there. Well, momentum is clearly building towards that exact scenario. Indiana is putting all the financial incentives in place to make it happen, while Illinois keeps twiddling its thumbs, believing everything will be fine.
At least one of their number isn’t ignorant of the truth, though. Mark Batinick was a recent member of the state House of Representatives as recently as 2023. He’s experienced the standoff between the government and the Bears first-hand. While others deny the team will leave, he conducted an in-depth study of the situation and believes not only that the team will depart, but that it’s inevitable. He wrote a paper detailing why that is. All of it centers on property taxes.
The Bears own the former racetrack property in Arlington Heights, a site long viewed as ideal for a stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. Yet under Cook County’s 2 Tier commercial property tax system, the project faces an insurmountable obstacle.
Commercial property in Arlington Heights is taxed at an effective rate of roughly 7%. Applied to a stadium and entertainment district conservatively valued at $3 billion, that rate would produce an annual property tax bill of approximately $210 million.
No NFL team — and no private developer — can sustain that level of taxation. Not in Chicago. Not anywhere.
The Chicago Bears won’t stick around to be openly gouged.
Right now, Illinois is presenting them with two options. Either stay at Soldier Field, the most outdated stadium in the NFL, or build a new home in Arlington Heights under the most egregious property tax system in the country. The McCaskeys understandably hate both options. Even so, they’ve tried to work with the state on a solution, including paying for the entire stadium project themselves. All they asked for was help with infrastructure and property taxes. They’ve been met with disinterested silence.
In retrospect, nobody should be surprised they’re moving into the arms of Indiana so quickly. That state has far more generous property tax incentives and has already introduced a bill to help fund the project. If the Chicago Bears decide to move there, they would merely have to pay off the debt on the property. Once done, they would own it entirely. Yes, the team would love to stay in Chicago, but based on the treatment they’ve received, it feels like they aren’t wanted.
Jan 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney (62) and center Drew Dalman (52) run onto the field before the game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Ben Johnson isn’t prone to knee-jerk reactions. He’s a thinker who always carefully works through a problem in his head. That is why the sudden revelation from Brad Biggs that the Chicago Bears were considering the surprise move of shifting All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to left tackle for the divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams came as a shock. Everybody assumed the head coach would prefer keeping the line as similar as possible, leaning on Theo Benedet to fill in for the injured Ozzy Trapilo.
So what happened? Something must’ve spooked Johnson into this decision. The answer is a simple one. Los Angeles has one of the best pass rushes in the NFL. Benedet’s protection skills have been a problem all year. Much of this fear stems from what happened in the season finale against Detroit.
It had been widely assumed Theo Benedet, who replaced Trapilo on the final drive against the Packers, would start against the Rams. Benedet started eight games this season, seven at left tackle, including the regular-season finale at Soldier Field, a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. The offense was held scoreless through three quarters of that game, and while the Lions sacked Williams only once, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was a nonstop problem and registered eight quarterback pressures.
Hutchinson had little trouble beating Benedet on regular occasions, even with the young tackle getting frequent help. So you can start to understand Johnson’s concerns with the Bears about to go against Jared Verse, who is fifth in the NFL with 87 quarterback pressures this season.
Ben Johnson doesn’t want to have to constantly protect his left tackle.
It drastically limits what he can do offensively from a scheme perspective, and the Bears know they’ll have to score points if they want to upset the Rams. Yes, Thuney is a better guard than he is a tackle. Even so, he is a better pass protector than Benedet by a wide margin. People thought he was a liability when he was shifted to that spot last year by Kansas City. In truth, he only had two bad games. One was the Super Bowl, and the other was his first start. He gave up 17 pressures. Otherwise, he handled himself quite well under difficult conditions, allowing just seven pressures across the other five games.
Is it ideal? Of course not. The Trapilo injury hurts a lot. Still, Ben Johnson must do what he feels gives his team the best chance to win. In the context of this next game, it is finding ways to neutralize L.A.’s pass rush. Benedet would not be a solution to that problem in any capacity. That means either the Bears go back to Braxton Jones or shift their most reliable blocker outside. Johnson opted for the latter. Is it a risk? Of course. The problem is that whatever decision they make is a risk at this point.
May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Free agency has picked up over the last week, as some of the bigger free agents have finally decided where they are going to be playing next season. In other news, the White Sox are approaching a month since their last major league free agent signing, but I would expect some more moves shortly, as the roster certainly could use a few more guys.
Outside of the major moves, it is interesting to see where some of our old friends end up. There are quite a few that are still free agents, and some will likely end up signing some nice deals, as Lucas Giolito could make himself some money this offseason.
As of a few days ago, an old friend found themselves a new home, as the Toronto Blue Jays have announced they’ve signed former White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez to a minor leauge deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
OFFICIAL: We’ve signed the following free agents to Minor League deals with invites to #SpringTraining.
🔹 DH Eloy Jiménez 🔹 INF Carlos Mendoza 🔹 LHP Michael Plassmeyer 🔹 RHP Jorge Alcala 🔹 INF Rafael Lantigua pic.twitter.com/Pfx0cZmaCT
This is a solid landing spot for Eloy, as the Blue Jays are likely to be playing in late October next season. However, they have a very good team, so making the team out of Spring Training will be an uphill battle for Eloy.
Last year Eloy did not appear in a major league game, as he played 54 games for the Tampa Bay Rays AAA affiliate. In those games, Eloy hit just .246 with a .330 OBP, adding just three homeruns and 30 RBIs. This isn’t the season he was looking for, as he should be killing AAA pitching.
Eloy last appeared in a major league game with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, after being acquired at the trade deadline from the White Sox. In 33 games with Baltimore, he hit .232 with one homer and seven RBIs in 95 at-bats.
Hopefully a clean slate with a World Series contender can get Eloy back on track, as he is still just 29 years old. After a phenomenal rookie season in 2019 where he hit 31 homeruns, he just hasn’t been able to stay on the field and get into a groove. Eloy has all the talent in the world, so hopefully he can get a chance to show it in Toronto and make a contribution to their major league team.
Jan 17, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Saturday night set the table for the Chicago Bears. Their path to a trip to Super Bowl LIX requires beating the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field this Sunday, and then taking a trip to the northwest for a showdown in Seattle against the Seahawks. That became official after they crushed the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional playoff 41-6. It isn’t unexpected. Seattle has probably been the best team in the NFC most of the year, boasting an elite defense and dominant ground attack.
There is no question that this is the toughest stretch the Bears have faced all year. Los Angeles has the NFL’s #1 offense. Seattle has the #1 defense. Somehow, Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams will have to overcome both to achieve their dream of a championship. It must certainly look daunting to most Bears fans, given this team’s flaws. Still, there are some reasons to believe Chicago can make something happen. As good as these opponents are, both have their own flaws.
The Chicago Bears must find ways to exploit both teams.
Los Angeles is driven by their well-balanced offense and a high-end pass rush. However, their pass defense is generally weaker than people think. They rank 19th overall against the pass, in large part due to an average secondary. Four of their last five opponents have put up at least 27 points on them. In other words, if the Bears can somehow protect Williams with some consistency, he should find plenty of opportunities through the air. Carolina put up 30 on them twice. There is no reason to think this team can’t.
As for Seattle, they don’t have many weaknesses, but one they do have is Sam Darnold. The quarterback has been great most of the year, but he still shows tendencies to commit turnovers in bunches when he feels unsettled. This was the case in each of their losses this season. All involved at least one Darnold turnover. The Chicago Bears have generated the most takeaways in the NFL this season. If they can swipe a few from Seattle’s quarterback, the game becomes a toss-up.
Dec 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Fox broadcaster Tom Brady is seen prior to the game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Chicago Bears are about to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Current weather forecasts suggest it will be around 10 degrees with wind chills dipping as low as -9. It could become one of the coldest games in NFL playoff history. So you can understand why some people think the Bears may have an advantage against the warm-weather Rams. Others feel such an idea is overrated. Weather doesn’t impact games that much. Few would have a better opinion on this than Tom Brady.
He played in all manners of weather throughout his NFL career. Does it actually have an influence on the outcome? Colin Cowherd asked him about it on The Herd this week. Brady believes it does, provided one critical piece of criteria is met.
That comment should thrill Bears fans because it leans directly into what Kevin Byard revealed this week. Head coach Ben Johnson has been adamant all year that the Bears practice outside, regardless of weather conditions. If you play outside, you practice outside. That includes the frigid cold without the benefit of heaters.
“With no heat. No heaters on the (practice) field.” Kevin Byard
Hard to not think the Bears have a big advantage on Sunday vs. the Rams in the cold weather. They’re familiar with these elements and continue to practice in the elements. With no heaters.
Across his long career with the New England Patriots, he played 24 games at home in the playoffs. He was 20-4 in those games. The Patriots always seemed to handle the cold and snow better than their opponents. That was because Bill Belichick made them practice in it all the time. Once the human body endures something for a long enough period, it develops a tolerance for it. Johnson seems to understand that and made it his mission from the jump to prepare the Bears for January football in Chicago.
That foresight now has a chance to pay off big on Sunday. Los Angeles is a great team filled with tons of good players. In a perfect atmosphere, they probably handle their business against the Bears. The problem is it’s hard to play at that level in freezing temperatures and the wind in your face. The Rams did nothing all week to prepare for it, arriving in Chicago only on Saturday evening. Tom Brady would have applauded the Bears for making sure they were prepared for what’s coming.
Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney (62) celebrates while leaving the field after the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
The injury to Ozzy Trapilo was always going to make things interesting for the Chicago Bears offensive line going into the second round of the playoffs. However, nobody could’ve predicted it might lead to this. All season, the team has played the same four guys at left guard, center, right guard, and right tackle. Left tackle was the one spot that kept rotating. It started with Braxton Jones, then moved to Theo Benedet, and finally to Trapilo. After the rookie went down, Benedet filled in the rest of the way against Green Bay.
Everybody assumed that would be the case again this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Apparently, head coach Ben Johnson has different ideas. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported on Saturday that the team is leaning towards shifting left guard Joe Thuney outside to left tackle, trusting his pass protection skills more than Benedet’s.
So who fills in at guard? Most would think it will be rookie Luke Newman, who played there earlier in the season. Nope, Adam Jahns of CHGO is confident it will be journeyman Jordan McFadden.
Plan B with Ozzy Trapilo out?#Bears could be fixing to move All-Pro Joe Thuney to left tackle to help protect Caleb Williams against formidable #Rams defensive front.
This feels like a bold decision for the Chicago Bears.
One would think that maintaining stability across four positions is more important. However, it seems Benedet’s weaknesses in pass protection have Johnson believing it could derail the entire offense. He would be going against Jared Verse, one of the NFL’s best young pass rushers. Thuney might not be a natural tackle, but he’s an excellent technician who should be able to hold his own. The bigger surprise is McFadden. He has played a grand total of two snaps this season. He started two games as a rookie in 2023, but has done nothing since. He did have a solid preseason, but that doesn’t provide much confidence.
So why him over Newman? It is likely either his experience or his health. Newman spent time on IR this season with a foot injury. It’s possible he still isn’t fully recovered from that. McFadden is fresh and has spent all year learning the offense. He also has a better reputation as a run blocker. Johnson wants to run the ball. Either way, the Chicago Bears are taking a calculated gamble with this decision. They must feel the formula they used last week won’t suffice against this opponent.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Coby White has been one of the hottest names on the trade market not only in Chicago but leaguewide. Starting with the rumors that the Minnesota Timberwolves were interested in adding backcourt help and eyeing the former Tar Heel guard, continuing onto any contending roster that was looking for a sixth-man talent who can average close to 20 points per game off the bench, White has been considered one of the most desirable assets for any suitor. Two days ago, Bret Siegel of Clutch Points said in an interview that the holdup between the Bulls and another team executing a trade might be the asking price for their young guard. Here’s what they want, and what they’ll likely get in return for the blossoming star.
Asking Price Is An Unprotected First-Round Pick
While Siegel says this has played a role in why the Bulls haven’t done a deal involving the 25-year-old guard, this is not an outrageous price tag. Given that a contending roster will likely add White, the draft pick, assuming it’s this year’s draft or in the near future, would likely land between the 15th overall selection and the 30th draft choice and handing over an asset of that level in exchange for a borderline All-Star caliber player that is only 25 years old lines up with similar trades in the past. Over the last three seasons, White has averaged nearly 20 points and five assists per contest, while being one of the league’s most dangerous three-point threats and skilled playmakers. His addition to any roster immediately bolsters their offensive firepower and, by association, improves the supporting cast.
The Chicago Bulls want an unprotected first-round pick for Coby White, per @BrettSiegelNBA
If presented with a trade involving an unprotected first-round draft selection in the next month, Arturas Karnisovas and the front office should immediately accept. This season is destined for another NBA Play-In Tournament appearance, or an absence from any qualifiers beyond the regular season altogether. In addition, White is on an expiring contract that will surely at least double, if not triple, in annual value this summer. With the surplus of guards on the roster and the inability to turn in a winning product for at least the next few seasons, the seventh-year guard needs to be gone by the time the trade cutoff is over.
The Bulls are open to trading Coby White for the right price.
After being unable to reach an extension agreement before the season, plus White’s asking price, Chicago will gauge his value in the marketplace.
Fringe teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, or the Miami Heat will be looking for help, and Chicago has the perfect answer for immediate success and a long-term investment.
Should Karnisovas’s group trade away White, regardless of whether or not they’re offered top-end draft stock?
