Chicago Bulls face a high-stakes pivot as Arturas Karnisovas weighs a 2026 free-agent decision and the possibility of a midseason swap to reshape the backcourt. Coby White has surged as Chicago’s best recent player, posting 20-point games with efficient shooting, while Josh Giddey’s restricted free agency adds payroll questions. A potential White–Giddey pairing, balanced with LaVine and DeRozan’s contracts, could redefine the Bulls’ trajectory.