Lakers interested in Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso
The Lakers’ interest in Zach LaVine is real — at the right price. However, LaVine’s potential availability also hints at the possibility of a fire sale in Chicago, with the organization seemingly looking to finally pivot away from its longstanding mediocrity. If additional Bulls players become available, the Lakers would also have interest in DeMar DeRozan and/or former Laker Alex Caruso, according to multiple team sources.
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
The Ringer @ringernba
With the Chicago Bulls flailing, Zach LaVine could be on the move soon. Who could use his services?
@dannychau on five teams that could clarify their vision of the season by embracing the next stage of LaVine: theringer.com/nba/2023/11/16… – 1:15 PM
With the Chicago Bulls flailing, Zach LaVine could be on the move soon. Who could use his services?
@dannychau on five teams that could clarify their vision of the season by embracing the next stage of LaVine: theringer.com/nba/2023/11/16… – 1:15 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Some great topics on today’s show. Come join.
🏀 Where to slot the Lakers out West?
🏀 Notes on Celtics, Suns, Bucks
🏀 Could LaVine “create” a contender?
youtube.com/live/Een2NEmCV… pic.twitter.com/klj1NKMIqj – 12:58 PM
Some great topics on today’s show. Come join.
🏀 Where to slot the Lakers out West?
🏀 Notes on Celtics, Suns, Bucks
🏀 Could LaVine “create” a contender?
youtube.com/live/Een2NEmCV… pic.twitter.com/klj1NKMIqj – 12:58 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Seeing Alex Caruso speculation almost daily, now tied to Bulls potentially having “fire sale” if LaVine is dealt.
FWIW, Bulls have rebuffed all Caruso overtures in past and, at least as of now, I’ve heard nothing to indicate they have interest in dealing him. – 12:56 PM
Seeing Alex Caruso speculation almost daily, now tied to Bulls potentially having “fire sale” if LaVine is dealt.
FWIW, Bulls have rebuffed all Caruso overtures in past and, at least as of now, I’ve heard nothing to indicate they have interest in dealing him. – 12:56 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Why you shouldn’t expect a Zach LaVine trade to the Knicks nypost.com/2023/11/16/spo… via @nypost – 8:55 AM
Why you shouldn’t expect a Zach LaVine trade to the Knicks nypost.com/2023/11/16/spo… via @nypost – 8:55 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Zach LaVine trade rumors: Two potential suitors likely out on Bulls All-Star guard
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 8:36 AM
Zach LaVine trade rumors: Two potential suitors likely out on Bulls All-Star guard
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 8:36 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Have the Heat found their best closing lineup? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/16/ask… Plus: More Zach LaVine; a Duncan Robinson fantasy. – 8:13 AM
Have the Heat found their best closing lineup? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/16/ask… Plus: More Zach LaVine; a Duncan Robinson fantasy. – 8:13 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @SBN_Ricky and I talked:
-The Chicago Bulls and this era
-Zach LaVine, and what teams could get in the mix for a trade
-Champions Classic
-Lot of Sheppard, Dillingham, Edwards, Proctor, Filipowski and more.
(Up on the podcast feed)
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/0nnTQ9TvAf – 6:47 AM
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @SBN_Ricky and I talked:
-The Chicago Bulls and this era
-Zach LaVine, and what teams could get in the mix for a trade
-Champions Classic
-Lot of Sheppard, Dillingham, Edwards, Proctor, Filipowski and more.
(Up on the podcast feed)
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/0nnTQ9TvAf – 6:47 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls lose … terrible first half … what say you Zach LaVine?
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 11:36 PM
Bulls lose … terrible first half … what say you Zach LaVine?
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 11:36 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso gave some insight into how he feels about the constant minutes restriction that he plays under to preserve his health: “I just kind of play when Billy throws me in the game.”
On whether he thinks he could play more minutes: “Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.” pic.twitter.com/AfpHP9h87K – 11:35 PM
Alex Caruso gave some insight into how he feels about the constant minutes restriction that he plays under to preserve his health: “I just kind of play when Billy throws me in the game.”
On whether he thinks he could play more minutes: “Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.” pic.twitter.com/AfpHP9h87K – 11:35 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
“I’ve had this news for three years. It’s nothing new to me. Regular Wednesday.’’ – LaVine on if he felt the distraction of the trade talk in the loss to the Magic. – 11:24 PM
“I’ve had this news for three years. It’s nothing new to me. Regular Wednesday.’’ – LaVine on if he felt the distraction of the trade talk in the loss to the Magic. – 11:24 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Alex Caruso on returning from injury and … a possible travel on Paolo Banchero’s game-winning bucket pic.twitter.com/dDf1aSYBtG – 11:17 PM
Alex Caruso on returning from injury and … a possible travel on Paolo Banchero’s game-winning bucket pic.twitter.com/dDf1aSYBtG – 11:17 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso said he’ll be curious to see L2M for Paolo Banchero’s foot movement on final play. Obviously believes he might’ve traveled. – 11:16 PM
Alex Caruso said he’ll be curious to see L2M for Paolo Banchero’s foot movement on final play. Obviously believes he might’ve traveled. – 11:16 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zach LaVine on the Bulls’ loss to Orlando: “It was bad.” pic.twitter.com/o9usNttjJ9 – 11:09 PM
Zach LaVine on the Bulls’ loss to Orlando: “It was bad.” pic.twitter.com/o9usNttjJ9 – 11:09 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy says the plan was not to leave Alex Caruso in iso on Banchero for that final shot. Players in help were supposed to contest but it didn’t happen. pic.twitter.com/9RTzmwbAas – 10:54 PM
Billy says the plan was not to leave Alex Caruso in iso on Banchero for that final shot. Players in help were supposed to contest but it didn’t happen. pic.twitter.com/9RTzmwbAas – 10:54 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Magic 96, Bulls 94.
Zach LaVine hit a game-tying 3 in the final 10 seconds. But Paolo Banchero answered by burying the game-winner in the lane.
Bulls shot 39.8 percent, turned it over 19 times and fall to 4-8. – 10:32 PM
Final: Magic 96, Bulls 94.
Zach LaVine hit a game-tying 3 in the final 10 seconds. But Paolo Banchero answered by burying the game-winner in the lane.
Bulls shot 39.8 percent, turned it over 19 times and fall to 4-8. – 10:32 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
I love Caruso as a defender, but letting Banchero back him down without help was too big an ask.
Well done by Banchero, got to his spot and hit the game-winner, that’s what stars do. – 10:32 PM
I love Caruso as a defender, but letting Banchero back him down without help was too big an ask.
Well done by Banchero, got to his spot and hit the game-winner, that’s what stars do. – 10:32 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Banchero wins it for Magic, backed down Caruso and his 6-foot turnaround rolled in. #Bulls lose 96-94. – 10:31 PM
Banchero wins it for Magic, backed down Caruso and his 6-foot turnaround rolled in. #Bulls lose 96-94. – 10:31 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Magic 96, Bulls 94
Bulls season-low for points
39.8% FG; 27.3% from 3
Season-high 19 TOs
LaVine 6-16 FGs; two huge 3s late
Magic win on road despite finishing B2B on Banchero hoop with 1.4 left
Patrick Williams didn’t get shot off at buzzer – 10:30 PM
Magic 96, Bulls 94
Bulls season-low for points
39.8% FG; 27.3% from 3
Season-high 19 TOs
LaVine 6-16 FGs; two huge 3s late
Magic win on road despite finishing B2B on Banchero hoop with 1.4 left
Patrick Williams didn’t get shot off at buzzer – 10:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
How about that, Zach LaVine hits consecutive 3-pointers and #Bulls have tied Orlando 94-94 with 7.5 seconds left. Now watch out for Jalen Suggs. – 10:28 PM
How about that, Zach LaVine hits consecutive 3-pointers and #Bulls have tied Orlando 94-94 with 7.5 seconds left. Now watch out for Jalen Suggs. – 10:28 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Zach LaVine knocks down a game-tying 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left.
It’ll be Magic ball after the timeout.
Magic 94, Bulls 94 – 10:28 PM
Zach LaVine knocks down a game-tying 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left.
It’ll be Magic ball after the timeout.
Magic 94, Bulls 94 – 10:28 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine nails the 3-pointer. Game tied 94-94. 7.5 seconds left.
SURE. – 10:28 PM
Zach LaVine nails the 3-pointer. Game tied 94-94. 7.5 seconds left.
SURE. – 10:28 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine 3-pointer. 2-point game. Magic at the line. 14.2 seconds left.
Sure. – 10:25 PM
Zach LaVine 3-pointer. 2-point game. Magic at the line. 14.2 seconds left.
Sure. – 10:25 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Caruso trying to save another game. Gets the ball on the fast break but gets fouled hard by Suggs on his way into the layup. – 10:19 PM
Caruso trying to save another game. Gets the ball on the fast break but gets fouled hard by Suggs on his way into the layup. – 10:19 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine finally, finally gets a rim finish to fall in transition and the Bulls pull within six points.
81-75 with 6:17 remaining. – 10:02 PM
Zach LaVine finally, finally gets a rim finish to fall in transition and the Bulls pull within six points.
81-75 with 6:17 remaining. – 10:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls close 3rd quarter on 9-0 run as small lineup of Caruso, Dosunmu, Carter, Craig and Vucevic showed some life. – 9:51 PM
Bulls close 3rd quarter on 9-0 run as small lineup of Caruso, Dosunmu, Carter, Craig and Vucevic showed some life. – 9:51 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine has shot over 69 percent each of the last 3 seasons on shots 0-3 feet. He’s at 61.4 percent this season and is 1-12 over his last 7 quarters. – 9:46 PM
Zach LaVine has shot over 69 percent each of the last 3 seasons on shots 0-3 feet. He’s at 61.4 percent this season and is 1-12 over his last 7 quarters. – 9:46 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
LaVine tries to throw down a hammer dunk and instead sends it ricocheting off the rim. He’s 1-for-6 at the rim tonight. Hasn’t scored in the third quarter. – 9:40 PM
LaVine tries to throw down a hammer dunk and instead sends it ricocheting off the rim. He’s 1-for-6 at the rim tonight. Hasn’t scored in the third quarter. – 9:40 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine just missed a point-blank layup. He’s 1-5 in paint after going 0-5 in paint on Monday in Milwaukee. – 9:30 PM
LaVine just missed a point-blank layup. He’s 1-5 in paint after going 0-5 in paint on Monday in Milwaukee. – 9:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Pretty miserable 2ndQ for #Bulls, were outscored by 17 and trail Orlando at halftime 50-33. Bulls shooting 26.8% from field, LaVine and Williams 7 pts each. – 9:11 PM
Pretty miserable 2ndQ for #Bulls, were outscored by 17 and trail Orlando at halftime 50-33. Bulls shooting 26.8% from field, LaVine and Williams 7 pts each. – 9:11 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Another game where Zach LaVine can’t get things going at the rim.
Here’s a look at his shot chart in a 7-point first half.
Bulls trail 50-33. pic.twitter.com/xjf5CkUfWE – 9:10 PM
Another game where Zach LaVine can’t get things going at the rim.
Here’s a look at his shot chart in a 7-point first half.
Bulls trail 50-33. pic.twitter.com/xjf5CkUfWE – 9:10 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso checks in for Patrick Williams, who had 4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in his first rotational turn starting for the absent DeMar DeRozan. – 8:27 PM
Alex Caruso checks in for Patrick Williams, who had 4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in his first rotational turn starting for the absent DeMar DeRozan. – 8:27 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Updated Bulls story on Zach LaVine, trade request-gate, with some Billy Donovan flavor sprinkled in.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 8:14 PM
Updated Bulls story on Zach LaVine, trade request-gate, with some Billy Donovan flavor sprinkled in.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 8:14 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m bored and waiting for a train, so here’s the Sixers role player trade I like:
Sixers get: Alex Caruso and Tyus Jones
Wizards get: Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and a first
Bulls get: Danilo Gallinari and a first
Sixers upgrade their defense, add passing and secure their… – 7:21 PM
I’m bored and waiting for a train, so here’s the Sixers role player trade I like:
Sixers get: Alex Caruso and Tyus Jones
Wizards get: Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and a first
Bulls get: Danilo Gallinari and a first
Sixers upgrade their defense, add passing and secure their… – 7:21 PM
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
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
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I’ve been asked a lot about where I think Alex Caruso could end up. So I made a list of possibilities!
Here are the teams that should be fighting like hell for him and what a trade could look like:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/al… – 2:26 PM
I’ve been asked a lot about where I think Alex Caruso could end up. So I made a list of possibilities!
Here are the teams that should be fighting like hell for him and what a trade could look like:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/al… – 2:26 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
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
DeMar DeRozan credits Ayo Dosunmu for Bulls spark in win over Pistons: ‘That quarter was because of you’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/pR4ODzIg3T – 10:00 AM
DeMar DeRozan credits Ayo Dosunmu for Bulls spark in win over Pistons: ‘That quarter was because of you’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/pR4ODzIg3T – 10:00 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan will be away from team and miss Wednesday’s game against Orlando Magic to tend to a family matter, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. He’s expected to return for in-season tourney game on Friday. – 10:24 PM
Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan will be away from team and miss Wednesday’s game against Orlando Magic to tend to a family matter, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. He’s expected to return for in-season tourney game on Friday. – 10:24 PM
DeMar DeRozan @DeMar_DeRozan
I am proudly supporting my mom who lives with lupus by donating to @LupusCanada’s Silent Auction.
To make your bid from Nov 13-20th visit: trellis.org/lupus_canada_s… pic.twitter.com/5LJpi5A2nN – 12:11 PM
I am proudly supporting my mom who lives with lupus by donating to @LupusCanada’s Silent Auction.
To make your bid from Nov 13-20th visit: trellis.org/lupus_canada_s… pic.twitter.com/5LJpi5A2nN – 12:11 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
DeMar DeRozan credits Ayo Dosunmu for Bulls spark in win over Pistons: ‘That quarter was because of you’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/868R6S8kpC – 7:00 AM
DeMar DeRozan credits Ayo Dosunmu for Bulls spark in win over Pistons: ‘That quarter was because of you’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/868R6S8kpC – 7:00 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch DeMar DeRozan throw spinning, no-look pass for insane assist
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:34 AM
Watch DeMar DeRozan throw spinning, no-look pass for insane assist
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:34 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
DeMar DeRozan on the Bulls’ early season shooting slump:
“I’m not concerned about it at all. Of course, you want to be shooting well. But right now we’re not.” pic.twitter.com/j9iuLAVvwp – 11:15 PM
DeMar DeRozan on the Bulls’ early season shooting slump:
“I’m not concerned about it at all. Of course, you want to be shooting well. But right now we’re not.” pic.twitter.com/j9iuLAVvwp – 11:15 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan’s and Zach LaVine’s shooting struggles continue in loss to Bucks.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 10:32 PM
DeMar DeRozan’s and Zach LaVine’s shooting struggles continue in loss to Bucks.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 10:32 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Bucks 118, Bulls 109.
Brutal shooting nights from DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. They combined for 31 points on 8-for-33 shooting.
Bulls shot just 38 percent. – 10:29 PM
Final: Bucks 118, Bulls 109.
Brutal shooting nights from DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. They combined for 31 points on 8-for-33 shooting.
Bulls shot just 38 percent. – 10:29 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
DeMar DeRozan with an assist of the year nominee 👀pic.twitter.com/Wm7OZSUZ4c – 9:48 PM
DeMar DeRozan with an assist of the year nominee 👀pic.twitter.com/Wm7OZSUZ4c – 9:48 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Really brutal shooting night to start for DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.
DeMar: 1-for-10
LaVine: 1-for-8
They’re a combined 0-for-6 from 3-point range. – 9:31 PM
Really brutal shooting night to start for DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.
DeMar: 1-for-10
LaVine: 1-for-8
They’re a combined 0-for-6 from 3-point range. – 9:31 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
DeMar DeRozan credits Ayo Dosunmu for Bulls spark in win over Pistons: ‘That quarter was because of you’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/8wHRVj1uLX – 2:00 PM
DeMar DeRozan credits Ayo Dosunmu for Bulls spark in win over Pistons: ‘That quarter was because of you’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/8wHRVj1uLX – 2:00 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Could Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan be Bulls’ biggest problems? bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/11/chi… pic.twitter.com/MQRgYNxEIl – 1:00 PM
Could Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan be Bulls’ biggest problems? bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/11/chi… pic.twitter.com/MQRgYNxEIl – 1:00 PM
More on this storyline
Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes the team can get one of the three players linked. “I think there’s gonna be a Chicago fire sale,” Buha said via the Lakers Daily. “So, Alex Caruso is obviously a Laker favorite, but Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan — those have been two guys the Lakers have been interested in for several seasons now — DeMar, even going back to the Toronto days, but also in San Antonio. So, I look at those — maybe one of those three as a target for L.A. come the trade deadline, or maybe sooner, depending on when Chicago decides to blow it up. … I think if Chicago has a fire sale, I think the Lakers are gonna be calling them and trying to get in that mix.” -via SportsKeeda / November 15, 2023
Chris Haynes: Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan will be away from team and miss Wednesday’s game against Orlando Magic to tend to a family matter, league sources tell @NBAonTNT , @BleacherReport . He’s expected to return for in-season tourney game on Friday. -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / November 15, 2023
Off the court, league sources said Chicago, which is largely running things back with its core from last season, would like to bring back DeMar DeRozan, who is on an expiring deal. But his future in Chicago is uncertain as well. The Bulls and DeRozan have discussed an extension, but the sides remain apart on years and salary, and the 34-year-old DeRozan wants to see where the team goes before committing to a return. -via The Athletic / November 14, 2023
The Lakers aren’t interested in including Austin Reaves in a potential Zach LaVine deal despite his recent move to the bench, according to multiple team sources. -via The Athletic / November 16, 2023
As news buzzed Tuesday about the increased likelihood of Zach LaVine being traded, the Knicks inevitably were thrown into the speculation pool because that’s the nature of a big-market team with assets and needs. But there are multiple reasons a LaVine-to-Knicks deal won’t happen. A source reiterated to The Post this week that LaVine’s camp would prefer not to go to Leon Rose’s squad. -via New York Post / November 16, 2023
Darnell Mayberry: I asked LaVine if he felt additional weight tonight given the news surrounding him the past 24 hours. “I’ve had this news for three years, Darnell,” he said. “It’s nothing new to me. This is a regular Wednesday.” -via Twitter @DarnellMayberry / November 16, 2023
There are likewise no firm indications yet in circulation that the two-way Bull who would surely generate lots of interest leaguewide — Alex Caruso — will be made available between now and the Feb. 8 trade deadline. Caruso is in the third season of a four-year, $37 million deal. -via marcstein.substack.com / 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