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Report: Coby White traded away from Chicago Bulls in deal involving Collin Sexton

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The Bulls and Hornets have connected on a major trade. On Wednesday, Chicago traded Coby White to Charlotte in a deal for Collin Sexton, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Additionally, veteran Mike Conley Jr. will head to the Hornets, as well. Heading back to Chicago is Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, Charania noted.

White has averaged 18.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game throughout the 2025-26 season. On the other hand, Sexton is averaging 14.2 points, 3.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game in Charlotte.

Ironically, both teams are fighting for playoff positioning at the moment. The Bulls are tenth in the Eastern Conference at 24-27, while the Hornets are 11th at 23-28.

Time will tell who the winner of this trade is, and whether or not it leads to a playoff spot for that team. One thing is for sure, the Bulls and the Hornets are making bold decisions on each side of the coin.

More on the NBA Trade Deadline

Meanwhile, the NBA trade deadline got started with a bang on Tuesday, as the Los Angeles Clippers traded star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In return, the Clippers are receiving another big-name player, Darius Garland. A second-round pick will also be making its way out West.

“BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN,” Charania said. “Prolific swap of the star point guards.

“Harden and the Clippers worked through his exit over the last few days — resulting in a beneficial outcome for the sides: A win-now opportunity for Harden playing at a high level at 36 and recent two-time All-Star in Garland at 26 for the Clippers present and future.”

Cleveland will make team No. 6 for Harden throughout his career. This is his 17th season in the league, still producing great numbers. In 44 games played, Harden is putting up 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. The Cavaliers feel like they can pair him with Donovan Mitchell to win the franchise’s second-ever championship.

Of course, Harden is still looking for his first title. Plenty of accomplishments are on the resume since being the third overall pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft. Multiple attempts have been made, lining him up with countless superstars. Cleveland is hoping it can be the team to finally break through with Harden.

— On3’s Griffin McVeigh contributed to this article.