Coby White is about to get paid—or will at least have the leverage to do so.
When the Chicago Bulls signed Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million contract, Coby White gained invaluable leverage for his own potential negotiations. White will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026 and is reportedly looking for a new deal in the range of $30 million per season.
Considering that's just $5 million more per season than Giddey just received from the Bulls, it's easy to envision a scenario in which White has extraordinary negotiating leverage in 2026.