"The most rigged league" - NBA Fans Erupt as Coby White’s Unexpected Status Change Fuels Speculation of Potential Anthony Davis Swap With Mavericks

Fans react to a potential Coby White-Anthony Davis trade (Image Source: IMAGN)
Fans react to a potential Coby White-Anthony Davis trade (Image Source: IMAGN)

NBA fans started speculation on a potential Anthony Davis trade to the Chicago Bulls after Coby White's injury report. The Bulls are set to face the Orlando Magic on Monday. In the initial reports, the franchise listed White as probable due to an illness.

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Much to their surprise, the Bulls changed White's status in the final report. The 6-foot-4 guard was listed as doubtful ahead of their contest against the Paolo Banchero-led team.

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Fans started speculating that it had something to do with the trade rumors about Davis. Earlier, there were reports that the Bulls had had "internal discussions" regarding the Dallas Mavericks star.

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“The Bulls have had internal discussions about how to proceed, including conversations about Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN, whom they believe could help the team's porous rim protection and defensive interior.” Jamal Collier of ESPN reported.
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With these speculations, fans began discussing Davis' potential homecoming in Chicago. Here are some of what the fans said.

"The most rigged league mankind has ever witnessed," a fan said.
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"Getting traded to Dallas," another fan commented.
"Welcome to Dallas," one fan said.

Other fans started emphasizing Coby White potentially getting traded to the Mavericks.

"GET READY TO LEARN MFFL BUDDY," someone commented.
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"tears disney a bull goodbye," a comment read.
"AD on the way," one fan commented.

White has been great for the Bulls this season. He's appeared in five games, averaging 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 6.2 assists.


How does Coby White impact the Mavericks?

If the rumors that Coby White could be traded to the Mavericks, he could serve as a backcourt mentor for Cooper Flagg. Right now, Dallas is experimenting by having the rookie forward take over as point guard. It's not his natural position, which is why he's had some hardships along the way.

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While White, the Mavericks could put Flagg back to small forward, where he's more comfortable. The Maine-native has played small forward before he came into the league and has excelled in it.

White brings offensive aggressiveness to the team. With his scoring and ability to create opportunities for himself, he has demonstrated over the last two seasons that he can lead a team. With 43.3% of his field goals, the 25-year-old guard is a dependable scorer.

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Beyond the arc, Coby White is also one of the most dependable players for the Bulls. He's made 36.9% of his 3-pointers from deep throughout his career.

The combination of his scoring and playmaking makes him a reliable player for Chicago. It will also allow Flagg to stick to playing small forward, if the trade rumors about the Mavericks are true.

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