Zach LaVine would welcome trade to Spurs, Kings among other teams
LaVine and his representation hold several preferred landing spots, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and each team has registered some level of interest in the Bulls guard. LaVine also has an eye on joining the San Antonio Spurs, sources said, in order to pair with rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and reunite with head coach Gregg Popovich, who oversaw the 2020 Team USA outfit that LaVine helped win a gold medal in Tokyo.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀De’Aaron Fox is a legit MVP candidate.
🏀Time for the national non-believers to admit they’re wrong.
🏀Zach LaVine wants to join the Kings?
💻youtu.be/xDSQrtWo5iI
🎙️bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/9Eqv2Kt3T6 – 3:29 AM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀De’Aaron Fox is a legit MVP candidate.
🏀Time for the national non-believers to admit they’re wrong.
🏀Zach LaVine wants to join the Kings?
💻youtu.be/xDSQrtWo5iI
🎙️bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/9Eqv2Kt3T6 – 3:29 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
A 4-9 start isn’t fitting squarely with internal preseason expectations. Neither is Zach LaVine’s openness to being elsewhere.
The Bulls are at a crossroads. Losing is only intensifying it.
Column for @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 12:17 AM
A 4-9 start isn’t fitting squarely with internal preseason expectations. Neither is Zach LaVine’s openness to being elsewhere.
The Bulls are at a crossroads. Losing is only intensifying it.
Column for @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 12:17 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar DeRozan said he’s not worried about the Bulls locker room being affected by the trade talk surrounding Zach LaVine: “It’s not preschool. We’re all grown men.” pic.twitter.com/m4Q7UXyER6 – 11:13 PM
DeMar DeRozan said he’s not worried about the Bulls locker room being affected by the trade talk surrounding Zach LaVine: “It’s not preschool. We’re all grown men.” pic.twitter.com/m4Q7UXyER6 – 11:13 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LaVine tonight:
34 PTS
2 STL
4 3P
25-point second half. statmuse.com/nba/player/zac… – 10:28 PM
LaVine tonight:
34 PTS
2 STL
4 3P
25-point second half. statmuse.com/nba/player/zac… – 10:28 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Magic 103, Bulls 97.
Chicago drops to 0-2 in the In-Season Tournament and 4-9 this season.
Zach LaVine got hot in the fourth and tried to steal a comeback win after the Bulls fell behind by 20. Nikola Vučević missed a go-ahead 3 in the closing seconds. – 10:27 PM
Final: Magic 103, Bulls 97.
Chicago drops to 0-2 in the In-Season Tournament and 4-9 this season.
Zach LaVine got hot in the fourth and tried to steal a comeback win after the Bulls fell behind by 20. Nikola Vučević missed a go-ahead 3 in the closing seconds. – 10:27 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Magic 103, Bulls 97
LaVine 34 pts (25 in 2nd half)
DeRozan 23 pts
Caruso 18 pts (4-5 from 3)
Vucevic 10 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assists; missed good look on go-ahead 3 with 12.5 seconds left
Wagner 21 pts
Bulls drop to 0-2 in In-Season Tournament standings – 10:27 PM
Magic 103, Bulls 97
LaVine 34 pts (25 in 2nd half)
DeRozan 23 pts
Caruso 18 pts (4-5 from 3)
Vucevic 10 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assists; missed good look on go-ahead 3 with 12.5 seconds left
Wagner 21 pts
Bulls drop to 0-2 in In-Season Tournament standings – 10:27 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls taking this one over and Zach LaVine has a hand in every piece of it.
Feeds Drummond for a dunk down low. Hits a turnaround jumper. Then feeds Coby in transition for a huge dunk to take the 90-89 lead. – 10:11 PM
Bulls taking this one over and Zach LaVine has a hand in every piece of it.
Feeds Drummond for a dunk down low. Hits a turnaround jumper. Then feeds Coby in transition for a huge dunk to take the 90-89 lead. – 10:11 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Zach LaVine scores eight straight points and helps the Bulls pull back within five.
Magic 89, Bulls 84 with 5:28 left in the 4th. – 10:07 PM
Zach LaVine scores eight straight points and helps the Bulls pull back within five.
Magic 89, Bulls 84 with 5:28 left in the 4th. – 10:07 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
That’s a fired up Zach LaVine as he heads to bench after sinking B2B 3-pointers. He’s up to 30 points and bench erupted to greet him. Bulls within 5. – 10:06 PM
That’s a fired up Zach LaVine as he heads to bench after sinking B2B 3-pointers. He’s up to 30 points and bench erupted to greet him. Bulls within 5. – 10:06 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine sinks a pair of 3-pointers and the Bulls pull within five points.
89-84 with 5:28 remaining. – 10:06 PM
Zach LaVine sinks a pair of 3-pointers and the Bulls pull within five points.
89-84 with 5:28 remaining. – 10:06 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat mailbag: Does a trade for Zach LaVine make sense for the Heat? We explore that possibility and the Alex Caruso fit miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:52 PM
Heat mailbag: Does a trade for Zach LaVine make sense for the Heat? We explore that possibility and the Alex Caruso fit miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:52 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls coach Billy Donovan feels like his locker room is insulated from Zach LaVine trade-rumor drama, and if that includes a certain someone dropping “Bulls Nation” from his social media feed, so be it.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturda… – 9:26 PM
Bulls coach Billy Donovan feels like his locker room is insulated from Zach LaVine trade-rumor drama, and if that includes a certain someone dropping “Bulls Nation” from his social media feed, so be it.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturda… – 9:26 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar is back in Chicago, the Zach LaVine rumor mill is still churning and if you haven’t heard – the court is slippery!
Not a great product on the court so far tonight, but a lot of interesting notes nonetheless: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 9:12 PM
DeMar is back in Chicago, the Zach LaVine rumor mill is still churning and if you haven’t heard – the court is slippery!
Not a great product on the court so far tonight, but a lot of interesting notes nonetheless: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 9:12 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine gets his first basket in the final two minutes of the first quarter.
Another slow offensive start for him, but it was a much stronger finish at the rim, which has been a real low point for Zach through the last two games. – 8:29 PM
Zach LaVine gets his first basket in the final two minutes of the first quarter.
Another slow offensive start for him, but it was a much stronger finish at the rim, which has been a real low point for Zach through the last two games. – 8:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
New starting lineup and new rotation. One of Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan is usually off before now to stagger them with the 2nd unit. Nikola Vucevic was first off tonight. – 8:25 PM
New starting lineup and new rotation. One of Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan is usually off before now to stagger them with the 2nd unit. Nikola Vucevic was first off tonight. – 8:25 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Thanks to @basketballtalk for joining me on RUNNING UP THE SCORE! Thanks to @PrizePicks for sponsoring!
We talked Suns/Bradley Beal’s injury, Zach LaVine trade rumors, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, the Rockets’ surprising start and much more. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:57 PM
Thanks to @basketballtalk for joining me on RUNNING UP THE SCORE! Thanks to @PrizePicks for sponsoring!
We talked Suns/Bradley Beal’s injury, Zach LaVine trade rumors, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, the Rockets’ surprising start and much more. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:57 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Raptors will inquire about trading for Zach LaVine, per @ShamsCharania:
“I’m told the Raptors are also expected to have some level of interest in LaVine. Masai Ujiri is always aggressive with his approach.” pic.twitter.com/d7EcEV2iwH – 7:15 PM
The Raptors will inquire about trading for Zach LaVine, per @ShamsCharania:
“I’m told the Raptors are also expected to have some level of interest in LaVine. Masai Ujiri is always aggressive with his approach.” pic.twitter.com/d7EcEV2iwH – 7:15 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Which landing spot for Zach LaVine makes the most sense? @basketballtalk and I are discussing that now: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:06 PM
Which landing spot for Zach LaVine makes the most sense? @basketballtalk and I are discussing that now: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:06 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly open to trading Zach LaVine.
@basketballtalk and I are discussing the LaVine rumors, the teams that are reportedly showing interest and whether the Bulls will also look to move their other veterans. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:03 PM
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly open to trading Zach LaVine.
@basketballtalk and I are discussing the LaVine rumors, the teams that are reportedly showing interest and whether the Bulls will also look to move their other veterans. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:03 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
New episode of “Running Up The Score” starts NOW! Come hang out with @basketballtalk and I as we discuss:
🏀 Zach LaVine trade rumors
🏀 Time to worry about Beal/Suns?
🏀 Tyrese Haliburton/Pacers
🏀 Rockets’ start
🏀 Wemby, Chet, Thompson twins
WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
New episode of “Running Up The Score” starts NOW! Come hang out with @basketballtalk and I as we discuss:
🏀 Zach LaVine trade rumors
🏀 Time to worry about Beal/Suns?
🏀 Tyrese Haliburton/Pacers
🏀 Rockets’ start
🏀 Wemby, Chet, Thompson twins
WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Kurt Helin, Alex Kennedy on Zach LaVine Trade Rumors, Brad Beal Injury, Pacers, Rockets, Lakers, More twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
Kurt Helin, Alex Kennedy on Zach LaVine Trade Rumors, Brad Beal Injury, Pacers, Rockets, Lakers, More twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Zach LaVine trade rumors: Lakers, Heat and 76ers are star guard’s preferred destinations, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 5:59 PM
Zach LaVine trade rumors: Lakers, Heat and 76ers are star guard’s preferred destinations, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 5:59 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A new Heat mailbag: Does a trade for Zach LaVine make sense for the Heat? We explore that possibility and the Alex Caruso fit miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, who’s the best player comparison for Jaime Jaquez Jr. and more – 5:12 PM
A new Heat mailbag: Does a trade for Zach LaVine make sense for the Heat? We explore that possibility and the Alex Caruso fit miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, who’s the best player comparison for Jaime Jaquez Jr. and more – 5:12 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Latest notebook for @YahooSports: On Chicago’s crossroads with Zach LaVine, whether the Bulls actually go full rebuild, and perhaps the most prized veteran on their roster in terms of trade value — Alex Caruso.
sports.yahoo.com/how-the-bulls-… – 4:34 PM
Latest notebook for @YahooSports: On Chicago’s crossroads with Zach LaVine, whether the Bulls actually go full rebuild, and perhaps the most prized veteran on their roster in terms of trade value — Alex Caruso.
sports.yahoo.com/how-the-bulls-… – 4:34 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/R2RsDsvv75 – 4:00 PM
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/R2RsDsvv75 – 4:00 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I wrote a Zach LaVine trade market assessment. Went deep on what he is, why he’s valuable, why there are questions, and then finally what teams could/should/shouldn’t get into the mix.
(The market should be wider than people think!)
theathletic.com/5070615/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/sOCa6DaiOc – 2:01 PM
I wrote a Zach LaVine trade market assessment. Went deep on what he is, why he’s valuable, why there are questions, and then finally what teams could/should/shouldn’t get into the mix.
(The market should be wider than people think!)
theathletic.com/5070615/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/sOCa6DaiOc – 2:01 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Zach LaVine kinda, sorta works for some contenders but isn’t a natural fit for any. Philly could use another ball handler but it isn’t worth blowing up its cap flexibility. Lakers offense sputtering but Caruso seems like a better fit than LaVine. Miami would have to move too many… – 1:36 PM
Zach LaVine kinda, sorta works for some contenders but isn’t a natural fit for any. Philly could use another ball handler but it isn’t worth blowing up its cap flexibility. Lakers offense sputtering but Caruso seems like a better fit than LaVine. Miami would have to move too many… – 1:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Floated today in a piece by The Athletic: Zach LaVine for Kyle Lowry, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović, Orlando Robinson and a first-round pick. Um . . . hell no. – 1:28 PM
Floated today in a piece by The Athletic: Zach LaVine for Kyle Lowry, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović, Orlando Robinson and a first-round pick. Um . . . hell no. – 1:28 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The only Zach LaVine trade primer you need, from @Sam_Vecenie theathletic.com/5070615/2023/1… – 11:26 AM
The only Zach LaVine trade primer you need, from @Sam_Vecenie theathletic.com/5070615/2023/1… – 11:26 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Should the Knicks get in on the Zach LaVine hunt?
Story breaking down the market for an All-Star (with a special discount for non-subscribers inside): theathletic.com/5071208/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/K05U4eul0j – 11:16 AM
Should the Knicks get in on the Zach LaVine hunt?
Story breaking down the market for an All-Star (with a special discount for non-subscribers inside): theathletic.com/5071208/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/K05U4eul0j – 11:16 AM
More on this storyline
There are several other contending situations LaVine would welcome joining, sources said, one being Sacramento. The Kings signed LaVine to an offer sheet during his restricted free agency in 2018, albeit before this present front office regime took the reins in Northern California. -via Yahoo! Sports / November 18, 2023
If there’s a deal to be had with Miami, the Bulls were said to hold interest in Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro back when the Portland Trail Blazers were signaling a preference to find Herro a third team in any potential deal to send Damian Lillard to South Florida. Miami is in the midst of a seven-game winning streak to rise back up the Eastern Conference. -via Yahoo! Sports / November 18, 2023
LaVine, according to multiple sources familiar with his thinking, does not view this Bulls roster as competitive enough to turn any type of contending corner in the East. From the surface, it’s evident Chicago has a dearth of outside shooting — ranking 22nd in the league in 3-point percentage — surrounding a trio of scorers in LaVine, Vučević and DeRozan who have an affinity for operating in the midrange. LaVine, league sources told Yahoo Sports, is also ready to play under a different head coach than Billy Donovan, who signed an extension with the club before the 2022-23 season began. -via Yahoo! Sports / November 18, 2023