Davis, currently under a short-term contract with the Dallas Mavericks, has been averaging 22.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game this season. Though the Mavericks have remained contenders in the Western Conference, internal sources suggest Davis has been exploring long-term options — and Chicago may now be at the top of that list.
However, what truly caught the league off guard was not the size of the Bulls’ offer — but Davis’s cryptic and unexpected response.
According to insiders within the Bulls front office, Davis responded to the offer not through his agent or a formal call, but via a handwritten note delivered directly to Bulls General Manager Brad Thorn. The note, described by one source as “stunning and unfiltered,” has not been made public in full, but reportedly includes Davis’s concerns over Chicago’s long-term roster strategy, coaching consistency, and playoff potential.
One line from the note, now circulating among league insiders, reportedly reads:
“Money can build a team, but I want a legacy — not another restart.”
While Bulls fans were hopeful that the team’s aggressive push would land the Chicago native back in his home state, Davis’s message has thrown a wrench into negotiations. The Lakers alumnus has long hinted at wanting to end his career closer to home, but his decision may hinge more on stability and contention than financial offers.
League analysts are now closely watching how the Bulls respond. Will they sweeten the deal with roster assurances, or will Davis remain in Dallas — or pivot to another suitor entirely?
As of now, neither Davis nor his management team has issued a formal statement, and the Bulls organization has declined to comment on the contents of the note.
More details are expected in the coming days, as the league braces for a potential blockbuster shift before the window closes.