Billy Donovan dismisses claim that Zach LaVine doesn't want to be in Chicago
Julia Poe: Billy Donovan on whether Zach LaVine has ever told him he’s out on the Bulls: “No. He’s never, ever once said that to me at any point in time.” Long, detailed answer from Billy on his relationship with Zach here: pic.twitter.com/udPETzzwlP
Source: Twitter @byjuliapoe
Source: Twitter @byjuliapoe
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KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan’s approach to most situations is simple: Direct communication
That’s why he downplayed concerns about Zach LaVine’s potential trade saga leading to disengagement or issues on the court or in the locker room
Good stuff in here from Donovan: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 6:55 PM
Billy Donovan’s approach to most situations is simple: Direct communication
That’s why he downplayed concerns about Zach LaVine’s potential trade saga leading to disengagement or issues on the court or in the locker room
Good stuff in here from Donovan: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 6:55 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan on whether Zach LaVine has ever told him he’s out on the Bulls: “No. He’s never, ever once said that to me at any point in time.”
Long, detailed answer from Billy on his relationship with Zach here: pic.twitter.com/udPETzzwlP – 6:54 PM
Billy Donovan on whether Zach LaVine has ever told him he’s out on the Bulls: “No. He’s never, ever once said that to me at any point in time.”
Long, detailed answer from Billy on his relationship with Zach here: pic.twitter.com/udPETzzwlP – 6:54 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy Donovan and @CodyWesterlund in pregame media session … pic.twitter.com/rl3bFho2B1 – 6:47 PM
Billy Donovan and @CodyWesterlund in pregame media session … pic.twitter.com/rl3bFho2B1 – 6:47 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan was asked by @CodyWesterlund about the report of Zach LaVine holding onto frustration about being benched against the Orlando Magic last November.
Billy said he hasn’t felt that from his end. pic.twitter.com/ZhA2UcbiBo – 6:44 PM
Billy Donovan was asked by @CodyWesterlund about the report of Zach LaVine holding onto frustration about being benched against the Orlando Magic last November.
Billy said he hasn’t felt that from his end. pic.twitter.com/ZhA2UcbiBo – 6:44 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan said he visited LaVine twice in LA this offseason and has always had responsive communication with him. Said he’s not worried about LaVine disengaging from team or not being professional. – 6:22 PM
Donovan said he visited LaVine twice in LA this offseason and has always had responsive communication with him. Said he’s not worried about LaVine disengaging from team or not being professional. – 6:22 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso will play tonight.
Billy Donovan said he did not know how long DeMar DeRozan will be unavailable while tending to a family matter. – 6:18 PM
Alex Caruso will play tonight.
Billy Donovan said he did not know how long DeMar DeRozan will be unavailable while tending to a family matter. – 6:18 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @SBN_Ricky and I will be podcasting here momentarily!
-Chicago Bulls, trades, and what they should do
-Zach LaVine trade?
-Champions Classic!
-Ricky was there, I wrote far too many words on it. What were our big takeaways for the NBA Draft?
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/AdjLL9SF9W – 5:11 PM
Hello! @SBN_Ricky and I will be podcasting here momentarily!
-Chicago Bulls, trades, and what they should do
-Zach LaVine trade?
-Champions Classic!
-Ricky was there, I wrote far too many words on it. What were our big takeaways for the NBA Draft?
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/AdjLL9SF9W – 5:11 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… From earlier. – 5:05 PM
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… From earlier. – 5:05 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine isn’t denying the latest round of trade rumors.
What does that mean for the Chicago Bulls? chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 4:59 PM
Zach LaVine isn’t denying the latest round of trade rumors.
What does that mean for the Chicago Bulls? chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 4:59 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/XU8Gl5s9Lt – 4:00 PM
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/XU8Gl5s9Lt – 4:00 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: Around the league w/ @kpelton: GSW-MIN fight, Draymond potential suspension, GSW and MIN trajectories, OKC, fake LaVine trades, more. Then @MoDakhil_NBA and I check in on a bunch of rookies:
Spotify: spoti.fi/47yxkUT
Apple: apple.co/49wJWxP – 3:14 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: Around the league w/ @kpelton: GSW-MIN fight, Draymond potential suspension, GSW and MIN trajectories, OKC, fake LaVine trades, more. Then @MoDakhil_NBA and I check in on a bunch of rookies:
Spotify: spoti.fi/47yxkUT
Apple: apple.co/49wJWxP – 3:14 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bulls’ Zach LaVine addresses whether he’s open to a trade: ‘That’s why I have representatives’
cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 2:29 PM
Bulls’ Zach LaVine addresses whether he’s open to a trade: ‘That’s why I have representatives’
cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 2:29 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine dodges trade talk, admits to being frustrated by the Bulls current situation: “It’s an upsetting thing when we’ve been trying to do the right thing for the last three or four years. It seems like we’re in the same place”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:52 PM
Zach LaVine dodges trade talk, admits to being frustrated by the Bulls current situation: “It’s an upsetting thing when we’ve been trying to do the right thing for the last three or four years. It seems like we’re in the same place”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:52 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine doesn’t deny that he and the Bulls could be headed for a breakup, and also that his feelings won’t bleed into the locker room. Too late, as the Bulls are officially a broken team.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 1:17 PM
Zach LaVine doesn’t deny that he and the Bulls could be headed for a breakup, and also that his feelings won’t bleed into the locker room. Too late, as the Bulls are officially a broken team.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 1:17 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Zach LaVine refused to answer today whether he wants to remain on the Bulls:
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know, right now isn’t really the time to talk about that. … If something comes out obviously later on, that’ll be the time I talk about it.” pic.twitter.com/V0oSYOxaOc – 1:16 PM
Zach LaVine refused to answer today whether he wants to remain on the Bulls:
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know, right now isn’t really the time to talk about that. … If something comes out obviously later on, that’ll be the time I talk about it.” pic.twitter.com/V0oSYOxaOc – 1:16 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine had multiple opportunities to deny being open to a possible change of scenery
And while he said he remains focused on winning and feels supported by Chicago, he didn’t take any of those opportunities
On why this situation is different: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:09 PM
Zach LaVine had multiple opportunities to deny being open to a possible change of scenery
And while he said he remains focused on winning and feels supported by Chicago, he didn’t take any of those opportunities
On why this situation is different: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:09 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on why he thinks his name has been in trade rumors so often over the last three years — and why the latest report is coming this early in the season. pic.twitter.com/fM1RyFvpY6 – 12:52 PM
Zach LaVine on why he thinks his name has been in trade rumors so often over the last three years — and why the latest report is coming this early in the season. pic.twitter.com/fM1RyFvpY6 – 12:52 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
LaVine was less firm in trying to clear smoke re: trade rumors this morning.
He referenced his agent Rich Paul, who was with last night at the United Center for the Champions Classic. pic.twitter.com/t3cizupYkK – 12:51 PM
LaVine was less firm in trying to clear smoke re: trade rumors this morning.
He referenced his agent Rich Paul, who was with last night at the United Center for the Champions Classic. pic.twitter.com/t3cizupYkK – 12:51 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine was fairly guarded talking to media this morning in the wake of the report that there’s mutual interest in a trade out of Chicago.
On conversations with the Bulls front office: “My camp talks to them all the time.” pic.twitter.com/oqMtiqONv2 – 12:49 PM
Zach LaVine was fairly guarded talking to media this morning in the wake of the report that there’s mutual interest in a trade out of Chicago.
On conversations with the Bulls front office: “My camp talks to them all the time.” pic.twitter.com/oqMtiqONv2 – 12:49 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
As far as LaVine remaining committed/professional: “I don’t take anything for granted. My time here has been nothing but wonderful. I’ve grown up here. I’ve raised a family here. Had some great memories. Hopefully, people understand that, how much I care about Chicago.” – 12:45 PM
As far as LaVine remaining committed/professional: “I don’t take anything for granted. My time here has been nothing but wonderful. I’ve grown up here. I’ve raised a family here. Had some great memories. Hopefully, people understand that, how much I care about Chicago.” – 12:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine, on why he’s not taking his usual path on rumor: “That’s why I have representatives like Rich Paul. If he speaks on my behalf, that’s my agent. That’s who I obviously have my camp with. They talk to Arturas and them. My job is to go out here and play. Simple as that.” – 12:38 PM
LaVine, on why he’s not taking his usual path on rumor: “That’s why I have representatives like Rich Paul. If he speaks on my behalf, that’s my agent. That’s who I obviously have my camp with. They talk to Arturas and them. My job is to go out here and play. Simple as that.” – 12:38 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine after shootaround this morning when asked whether he wants to be traded elsewhere:
“If we need to talk about that at a time… right now isn’t really the time to talk about that” – 12:37 PM
Zach LaVine after shootaround this morning when asked whether he wants to be traded elsewhere:
“If we need to talk about that at a time… right now isn’t really the time to talk about that” – 12:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Theoretical LaVine/Pascal trade talks
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contra – 12:37 PM
Theoretical LaVine/Pascal trade talks
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contra – 12:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
“More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.’’ LaVine … Ouch! – 12:37 PM
“More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.’’ LaVine … Ouch! – 12:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Asked LaVine if he wanted to be elsewhere.
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that.’’ – 12:33 PM
Asked LaVine if he wanted to be elsewhere.
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that.’’ – 12:33 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Reporter: “Do you want to be elsewhere?”
Zach LaVine: “Right now isn’t the time to really talk about that.” pic.twitter.com/Me5dAeEgfy – 12:32 PM
Reporter: “Do you want to be elsewhere?”
Zach LaVine: “Right now isn’t the time to really talk about that.” pic.twitter.com/Me5dAeEgfy – 12:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine sounded like a guy that wants to be elsewhere … he just wants to not look like the bad guy. – 12:29 PM
Zach LaVine sounded like a guy that wants to be elsewhere … he just wants to not look like the bad guy. – 12:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Normally, Zach LaVine says he’s frustrated Bulls aren’t winning. Usually, he responds to rumors by saying “if it didn’t come my mouth . . .” He didn’t do that today. Said “it’s a business.” Said Rich Paul and AK have good relationship. – 12:26 PM
Normally, Zach LaVine says he’s frustrated Bulls aren’t winning. Usually, he responds to rumors by saying “if it didn’t come my mouth . . .” He didn’t do that today. Said “it’s a business.” Said Rich Paul and AK have good relationship. – 12:26 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Preview: @OrlandoMagic at Bulls
💫 Magic look to limit turnovers
💫 Gary Harris byke
💫 Franz on the team’s defense
🐂 Focus on LaVine and Vooch with DeRozan out
💫 Orlando 2nd in NBA in steals
📝:
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 12:10 PM
Preview: @OrlandoMagic at Bulls
💫 Magic look to limit turnovers
💫 Gary Harris byke
💫 Franz on the team’s defense
🐂 Focus on LaVine and Vooch with DeRozan out
💫 Orlando 2nd in NBA in steals
📝:
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 12:10 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
This Chicago basketball report has it all: trade talk for Zach LaVine, college ball at the UC, Bulls back to the In-Season Tournament + some Space Jam history. chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chic… – 11:20 AM
This Chicago basketball report has it all: trade talk for Zach LaVine, college ball at the UC, Bulls back to the In-Season Tournament + some Space Jam history. chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chic… – 11:20 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:03 AM
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:03 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
New month, new mailbag for @TheAthletic
• Early returns on the VanVleet signing in Houston
• Is there a deal for Zach LaVine in Memphis?
• When should the Spurs look to address their point guard depth? 2024 or 2025?
And much more. theathletic.com/5064371/2023/1… – 10:07 AM
New month, new mailbag for @TheAthletic
• Early returns on the VanVleet signing in Houston
• Is there a deal for Zach LaVine in Memphis?
• When should the Spurs look to address their point guard depth? 2024 or 2025?
And much more. theathletic.com/5064371/2023/1… – 10:07 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly considering the possibility of a trade sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… – 9:23 AM
Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly considering the possibility of a trade sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… – 9:23 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Plus: Winning without Herro; need for In-Season Tournament. – 8:39 AM
Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Plus: Winning without Herro; need for In-Season Tournament. – 8:39 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
No relief: Knicks surviving as they navigate tough opening schedule – and with trade market heating, Zach LaVine not a likely answer newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:23 AM
No relief: Knicks surviving as they navigate tough opening schedule – and with trade market heating, Zach LaVine not a likely answer newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:23 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Zach LaVine may be available, but does he fit in Philly? Sixers remaining patient, source says. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:16 AM
Zach LaVine may be available, but does he fit in Philly? Sixers remaining patient, source says. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:16 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/OfIiBmNlv6 – 7:05 AM
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/OfIiBmNlv6 – 7:05 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Where will Zach LaVine land?
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Where will Zach LaVine land?
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Draymond Green vs. Rudy Gobert
🏀 In-Season Tournament Reaction
🏀 @JCowleyHoops at 9:30am ET
📻 Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/Re7viJozrk – 7:02 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Will Eagles & Cowboys be tied for first after this stretch?
Need optometrist after seeing Sixers court
Seeking pitching outside of Nola
No Lavine
PB M&Ms go.audacy.com/KbFAbGmgKEb – 6:15 AM
Will Eagles & Cowboys be tied for first after this stretch?
Need optometrist after seeing Sixers court
Seeking pitching outside of Nola
No Lavine
PB M&Ms go.audacy.com/KbFAbGmgKEb – 6:15 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls see a playmaking future for rookie Julian Phillips.
First, he needs to get on the court.
Spoke with Julian and Billy Donovan about the plan for his rookie year: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 11:41 AM
The Bulls see a playmaking future for rookie Julian Phillips.
First, he needs to get on the court.
Spoke with Julian and Billy Donovan about the plan for his rookie year: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 11:41 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan was not content with how the Chicago Bulls guarded Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight. He finished with 35 points.
Giannis is obviously indomitable in his own way, but Billy felt the Bulls defense could have pressured him more at the perimeter. pic.twitter.com/YRGkOzhfcr – 12:14 AM
Billy Donovan was not content with how the Chicago Bulls guarded Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight. He finished with 35 points.
Giannis is obviously indomitable in his own way, but Billy felt the Bulls defense could have pressured him more at the perimeter. pic.twitter.com/YRGkOzhfcr – 12:14 AM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Will be interesting to see if Billy Donovan turns Jevon Carter loose tonight against his former team, after Carter played season-low 12 minutes last night. Meanwhile, advanced stats say Ayo Dosunmu has been one of #Bulls best players. He wasn’t playing much either until Sun. – 7:52 PM
Will be interesting to see if Billy Donovan turns Jevon Carter loose tonight against his former team, after Carter played season-low 12 minutes last night. Meanwhile, advanced stats say Ayo Dosunmu has been one of #Bulls best players. He wasn’t playing much either until Sun. – 7:52 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
Among the reasons for Milwaukee’s plummet from No. 4 defensively in 2022-23 to No. 25 so far in ’23-24, Chicago coach Billy Donovan said: “Don’t underestimate how great [Jrue] Holiday is. Don’t underestimate Wesley Matthews. Those guys are like junkyard-dog killers on defense.” – 6:59 PM
Among the reasons for Milwaukee’s plummet from No. 4 defensively in 2022-23 to No. 25 so far in ’23-24, Chicago coach Billy Donovan said: “Don’t underestimate how great [Jrue] Holiday is. Don’t underestimate Wesley Matthews. Those guys are like junkyard-dog killers on defense.” – 6:59 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Maybe I missed a story on this, but does Billy Donovan always call a timeout between the first opposing free throws in each half?
He’s done it twice in this one. – 8:29 PM
Maybe I missed a story on this, but does Billy Donovan always call a timeout between the first opposing free throws in each half?
He’s done it twice in this one. – 8:29 PM
More on this storyline
While Zach LaVine remains well liked in the locker room personally, there have been growing questions by teammates and the coaching staff about his accountability going back to last season. There are games in which he was pouty after a win, and then losses in which teammates didn’t understand where he was directing the blame publicly, said a source. -via Chicago Sun-Times / November 15, 2023
Daniel Greenberg: According to @KCJHoop on @mullyhaugh , Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has “never, never gotten over” head coach Billy Donovan benching him late in the loss against the Orlando Magic on November 18, 2022. This was a game where Zach had 4 points on 1-14 shooting. -via Twitter / November 15, 2023
Asked directly if he wants to be elsewhere, LaVine didn’t opt for yes or no. “If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that. Play the Orlando Magic (Wednesday), try and get a win,” he said. “If something comes obviously out later on that will be the time I talk about it. “I mean, I think it’s a combination of things where if you’re in a losing situation or a place you’re not winning games, people are frustrated. From players to the front office, the coaches … we’re not happy because we’re not winning. It’s not a bad thing, but it’s just the nature of the business. More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.” -via NBC Sports Chicago / November 15, 2023
Julia Poe: Alex Caruso won’t play tonight. Billy Donovan says they hope to have him back Wednesday or Friday. -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / November 13, 2023
Coach Billy Donovan admitted Monday that he and his staff had kicked around the idea of inserting Caruso into the starting lineup last week but couldn’t get over a few obstacles. Specifically, how to space out Caruso’s minutes. While Caruso isn’t on a minutes restriction, the staff has a comfort zone in the 26- to 28-minute range. -via Chicago Sun-Times / November 7, 2023