Pros and cons of pursuing 3 young Toronto Raptors trade targets

2. Coby White, Chicago Bulls

Pros

On a team that is still unwilling to give Dalano Banton or Malachi Flynn much run when injuries don’t force their hand, Toronto needs a player like White who can come in and man both guard spots. At his best, White is a crafty scorer with a nice 3-point shot and enticing passing skills.

White was an ascending player before the signing of DeMar DeRozan limited him to a more complementary role. While his minutes would stay the same in Toronto, a player with White’s speed will be able to lead the bench for an extended period and take on a more ball-centric role.

Cons

White is in the middle of the worst season of his career, as Ayo Dosunmu and Alex Caruso have been outplaying him. White’s 7.1 points per game and 37% field goal percentage are the lowest of his career by a wide margin. He’s regressing, as his points per game has been more than halved in just two years.

With his own contract situation looming in the backdrop of this horrendous season, White might be nothing more than a short-term rental that a depleted Bulls team will likely ask an arm and a leg for. If White (who isn’t always healthy) doesn’t work, the Raptors may have parted with precious assets for a garden variety backup.