Heat not targeting Zach LaVine
Another big-time scorer, Chicago’s Zach LaVine, is available on the trade market. But a person in close contact with the Heat front office said Miami has not been pursuing a trade for him, at least as of now. (I would be surprised if that changes.) And that’s a sensible decision, because of several reasons including future flexibility, finances and duplication with Tyler Herro’s skill set. (The Heat isn’t interested in trading Herro for LaVine.)
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
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Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW before today’s UM/Dolphins/Heat tripleheader: Heat bypasses LaVine pursuit. Here’s why that’s the right decision.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
PLUS things you need to know regarding any Lowry flip; networks send A teams to Heat; more:
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:48 AM
NEW before today’s UM/Dolphins/Heat tripleheader: Heat bypasses LaVine pursuit. Here’s why that’s the right decision.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
PLUS things you need to know regarding any Lowry flip; networks send A teams to Heat; more:
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:48 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
🚨 New Words 🚨
Why the Knicks shouldn’t trade for Zach LaVine!
“Under the NBA’s new CBA, the goal of front offices won’t just be assembling a competitive roster but, instead, compiling a balanced team that is both talented and affordable…”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/why-the-knic… – 9:01 AM
🚨 New Words 🚨
Why the Knicks shouldn’t trade for Zach LaVine!
“Under the NBA’s new CBA, the goal of front offices won’t just be assembling a competitive roster but, instead, compiling a balanced team that is both talented and affordable…”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/why-the-knic… – 9:01 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/QWRRTxVM3F – 7:00 AM
Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/QWRRTxVM3F – 7:00 AM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Precious Achiuwa and Thad Young are both questionable for tomorrow for Toronto. Zach LaVine is questionable for the Bulls – 4:44 PM
Precious Achiuwa and Thad Young are both questionable for tomorrow for Toronto. Zach LaVine is questionable for the Bulls – 4:44 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls list Zach LaVine questionable vs. Raptors with right foot soreness. – 4:32 PM
Bulls list Zach LaVine questionable vs. Raptors with right foot soreness. – 4:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Bulls have been outscored by a 102 (!!!) points in the 317 minutes LaVine/DeRozan/Vucevic have played together this season.
That’s the worst plus/minus by any three-man lineup in the NBA that has logged at least 300 minutes together.
Yikes. – 10:15 AM
The Bulls have been outscored by a 102 (!!!) points in the 317 minutes LaVine/DeRozan/Vucevic have played together this season.
That’s the worst plus/minus by any three-man lineup in the NBA that has logged at least 300 minutes together.
Yikes. – 10:15 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Bulls have bene outscored by a 102 (!!!) points in the 317 minutes LaVine/DeRozan/Vucevic have played together this season.
That’s the worst plus/minus by any three-man lineup in the NBA that has logged at least 300 minutes together.
Yikes. – 10:11 AM
The Bulls have bene outscored by a 102 (!!!) points in the 317 minutes LaVine/DeRozan/Vucevic have played together this season.
That’s the worst plus/minus by any three-man lineup in the NBA that has logged at least 300 minutes together.
Yikes. – 10:11 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/INZmiBzSQS – 4:00 AM
Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/INZmiBzSQS – 4:00 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
That’s that.
Bulls lose 116-102 in Oklahoma City. Can’t overcome another slow start without Zach LaVine.
Coby White scored 23 points (18 in first half) and DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points (21 in the second half).
SGA finishes with 40 points. – 10:25 PM
That’s that.
Bulls lose 116-102 in Oklahoma City. Can’t overcome another slow start without Zach LaVine.
Coby White scored 23 points (18 in first half) and DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points (21 in the second half).
SGA finishes with 40 points. – 10:25 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Thunder 116, Bulls 102.
Spectacular performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 40 points on 11-of-19 shooting with five rebounds and 12 assists.
The Bulls didn’t have Zach LaVine (right foot soreness) and shot 38.6 percent, falling to 5-11. – 10:24 PM
Final: Thunder 116, Bulls 102.
Spectacular performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 40 points on 11-of-19 shooting with five rebounds and 12 assists.
The Bulls didn’t have Zach LaVine (right foot soreness) and shot 38.6 percent, falling to 5-11. – 10:24 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine is no longer watching the game from the Bulls bench. Was on the sidelines in street clothes during the first half. – 9:30 PM
Zach LaVine is no longer watching the game from the Bulls bench. Was on the sidelines in street clothes during the first half. – 9:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls won the 2ndQ, but trail OKC 50-39 at half. Coby White has a hot hand, going 6-for-9 from 3-pt range for 18 pts, but not much help. Dosunmu has 8, no other Bulls player has more than 4. Zach LaVine out with a sore foot tonight. – 9:04 PM
#Bulls won the 2ndQ, but trail OKC 50-39 at half. Coby White has a hot hand, going 6-for-9 from 3-pt range for 18 pts, but not much help. Dosunmu has 8, no other Bulls player has more than 4. Zach LaVine out with a sore foot tonight. – 9:04 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The guy that’s gotta be most upset Zach Lavine is out tonight: DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan drew the Lu Dort short stick.
He’s 1-8 for 4 points at the half. – 9:02 PM
The guy that’s gotta be most upset Zach Lavine is out tonight: DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan drew the Lu Dort short stick.
He’s 1-8 for 4 points at the half. – 9:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
With DeMar DeRozan missing one game for personal reasons, Zach LaVine missing tonight with right foot soreness and Billy Donovan trying 3 different power forwards, this will be the Bulls’ fifth different starting lineup in Game No. 16. – 7:53 PM
With DeMar DeRozan missing one game for personal reasons, Zach LaVine missing tonight with right foot soreness and Billy Donovan trying 3 different power forwards, this will be the Bulls’ fifth different starting lineup in Game No. 16. – 7:53 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine will sit out against the OKC Thunder with a right foot sprain.
Amid trade scrutiny, LaVine said he’s just frustrated not to play: “I try to play through everything. I could care less if it’s looked at or not.” chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 7:32 PM
Zach LaVine will sit out against the OKC Thunder with a right foot sprain.
Amid trade scrutiny, LaVine said he’s just frustrated not to play: “I try to play through everything. I could care less if it’s looked at or not.” chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 7:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine and I are both sitting tonight’s game out. I, however, am very content on my current team. – 7:25 PM
Zach LaVine and I are both sitting tonight’s game out. I, however, am very content on my current team. – 7:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Zach Lavine is OUT vs OKC tonight.
Billy Donovan said he was available in his pregame presser but Lavine was too sore, leading to some confusion. – 6:59 PM
Zach Lavine is OUT vs OKC tonight.
Billy Donovan said he was available in his pregame presser but Lavine was too sore, leading to some confusion. – 6:59 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Zach LaVine was listed as probable on the injury report as recently as 15 minutes ago… but Bulls PR just announced he has now been ruled OUT for tonight’s game in OKC due to right foot soreness. – 6:57 PM
Zach LaVine was listed as probable on the injury report as recently as 15 minutes ago… but Bulls PR just announced he has now been ruled OUT for tonight’s game in OKC due to right foot soreness. – 6:57 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zach LaVine (right foot soreness) is out tonight at Oklahoma City. – 6:40 PM
Zach LaVine (right foot soreness) is out tonight at Oklahoma City. – 6:40 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine will not play tonight, per Bulls PR.
He’s been dealing with foot soreness for a few days. Billy Donovan said his availability will be handled on a night by night basis. – 6:38 PM
Zach LaVine will not play tonight, per Bulls PR.
He’s been dealing with foot soreness for a few days. Billy Donovan said his availability will be handled on a night by night basis. – 6:38 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/NDvWXb3C6b – 5:15 PM
Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/NDvWXb3C6b – 5:15 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“I’ve seen it all.”
Coby White has been here before – quite literally.
Talked with him about weathering a prior rebuild; Zach LaVine’s locker room presence amid trade rumors; and hopes for the future in Chicago. chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 3:23 PM
“I’ve seen it all.”
Coby White has been here before – quite literally.
Talked with him about weathering a prior rebuild; Zach LaVine’s locker room presence amid trade rumors; and hopes for the future in Chicago. chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 3:23 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
🚨NEW MISMATCH🚨
@ChrisVernonShow and I hit a ton of topics today including Tuesday’s tournament games, the Magic, Craig Porter Jr, Zach LaVine, Bucks figuring it out, the Suns, Pelicans new lineups, and what we’re thankful for. open.spotify.com/episode/3rYfSF… – 3:20 PM
🚨NEW MISMATCH🚨
@ChrisVernonShow and I hit a ton of topics today including Tuesday’s tournament games, the Magic, Craig Porter Jr, Zach LaVine, Bucks figuring it out, the Suns, Pelicans new lineups, and what we’re thankful for. open.spotify.com/episode/3rYfSF… – 3:20 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
If I was fishing for clicks and listens I could do an article and podcast about Zach LaVine.
But I’m here to give honest, high quality coverage and there isn’t a single piece of reliable reporting out there linking Charlotte to him. The last thing I’ll add, it make zero sense. – 12:10 PM
If I was fishing for clicks and listens I could do an article and podcast about Zach LaVine.
But I’m here to give honest, high quality coverage and there isn’t a single piece of reliable reporting out there linking Charlotte to him. The last thing I’ll add, it make zero sense. – 12:10 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Zach LaVine Trade Probably Won’t Be Decided Until The Last Minute sportando.basketball/en/zach-lavine… – 7:03 AM
Zach LaVine Trade Probably Won’t Be Decided Until The Last Minute sportando.basketball/en/zach-lavine… – 7:03 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Report: Bulls front office ‘less than thrilled’ with Zach LaVine following awkward post-game moment bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/iBFd1C1u5a – 10:00 PM
Report: Bulls front office ‘less than thrilled’ with Zach LaVine following awkward post-game moment bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/iBFd1C1u5a – 10:00 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Thanks to @esidery for joining me on “Running Up The Score” and thanks to @PrizePicks for sponsoring!
We discussed the Bulls trade rumors (LaVine, DeRozan, Caruso), Suns, Kings, Warriors, Pacers, Rockets, Thunder, Magic, Grizzlies, etc. WATCH REPLAY: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:03 PM
Thanks to @esidery for joining me on “Running Up The Score” and thanks to @PrizePicks for sponsoring!
We discussed the Bulls trade rumors (LaVine, DeRozan, Caruso), Suns, Kings, Warriors, Pacers, Rockets, Thunder, Magic, Grizzlies, etc. WATCH REPLAY: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:03 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
In LaVine’s case, you can point to stuff. I don’t love his decision-making all the time. His off-ball defense is messy (even if the on-ball stuff I thought got better last season).
But you can work around those things with the right roster build
IDK, don’t love the phrasing. – 7:21 PM
In LaVine’s case, you can point to stuff. I don’t love his decision-making all the time. His off-ball defense is messy (even if the on-ball stuff I thought got better last season).
But you can work around those things with the right roster build
IDK, don’t love the phrasing. – 7:21 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine (right foot soreness) lands on injury report for first time but he’s listed as probable and typically plays through aches and pains.
Alex Caruso (left toe strain) and Patrick Williams (left finger sprain) also are probable.
Jalen Williams is out for Thunder. – 6:58 PM
Zach LaVine (right foot soreness) lands on injury report for first time but he’s listed as probable and typically plays through aches and pains.
Alex Caruso (left toe strain) and Patrick Williams (left finger sprain) also are probable.
Jalen Williams is out for Thunder. – 6:58 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@RohanNadkarni: Bulls options, the market for Zach LaVine, OKC’s hot start, Warriors issues, Pistons problems and more open.spotify.com/episode/3PPp7J… – 6:44 PM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@RohanNadkarni: Bulls options, the market for Zach LaVine, OKC’s hot start, Warriors issues, Pistons problems and more open.spotify.com/episode/3PPp7J… – 6:44 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Could the Orlando Magic emerge as a dark-horse team for Zach LaVine? @esidery and I are discussing the argument for and against a LaVine trade: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:03 PM
Could the Orlando Magic emerge as a dark-horse team for Zach LaVine? @esidery and I are discussing the argument for and against a LaVine trade: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:03 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
All eyes are on the Chicago Bulls as the NBA trade deadline approaches. @esidery and I are discussing the Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso trade rumors, plus possible landing spots for each. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
All eyes are on the Chicago Bulls as the NBA trade deadline approaches. @esidery and I are discussing the Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso trade rumors, plus possible landing spots for each. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Alex Kennedy, Evan Sidery Talk Zach LaVine Trade Rumors, NBA Surprises/Disappointments, Suns, Kings twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
Alex Kennedy, Evan Sidery Talk Zach LaVine Trade Rumors, NBA Surprises/Disappointments, Suns, Kings twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– DeRozan to be moved by Dec 30th?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
– Top suitors & trade packages
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:26 PM
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– DeRozan to be moved by Dec 30th?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
– Top suitors & trade packages
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:26 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– Does DeRozan need to be moved by Dec 30th?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
– Top suitors & trade packages
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:24 PM
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– Does DeRozan need to be moved by Dec 30th?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
– Top suitors & trade packages
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:24 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– Why DeRozan needs to be moved by Dec 30?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
– Top suitors & trade packages
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:23 PM
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– Why DeRozan needs to be moved by Dec 30?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
– Top suitors & trade packages
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:23 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– Why does DeRozan need to be moved by Dec 30?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:05 PM
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following:
– Why can’t LaVine go to NYK?
– Why does DeRozan need to be moved by Dec 30?
– Does LAL have to trade Reaves?
youtu.be/r-GRKOqTCm8?si… – 5:05 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following questions:
– Why can’t LaVine go to the Knicks?
– Why does DeRozan need to be moved by Dec 30?
– Do the Lakers have to trade Reaves to get LaVine?
– Best trade packages for DeRozan & LaVine?… – 5:04 PM
NEW VIDEO out now on what’s next for the Chicago Bulls, answering the following questions:
– Why can’t LaVine go to the Knicks?
– Why does DeRozan need to be moved by Dec 30?
– Do the Lakers have to trade Reaves to get LaVine?
– Best trade packages for DeRozan & LaVine?… – 5:04 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
A new episode of RUNNING UP THE SCORE airs tonight at 6 ET! @esidery joins me to discuss:
– Bulls rumors (LaVine, DeRozan, Caruso)
– NBA surprises/disappointments
– Suns/Beal’s back
– Kings’ success/trade activity
– Warriors’ struggles
You can watch here on X! pic.twitter.com/4RwSDuTdyp – 3:38 PM
A new episode of RUNNING UP THE SCORE airs tonight at 6 ET! @esidery joins me to discuss:
– Bulls rumors (LaVine, DeRozan, Caruso)
– NBA surprises/disappointments
– Suns/Beal’s back
– Kings’ success/trade activity
– Warriors’ struggles
You can watch here on X! pic.twitter.com/4RwSDuTdyp – 3:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Alex Caruso, other Bulls reportedly drawing more trade interest than Zach LaVine
nbcsports.com/nba/news/alex-… – 11:54 AM
Alex Caruso, other Bulls reportedly drawing more trade interest than Zach LaVine
nbcsports.com/nba/news/alex-… – 11:54 AM
More on this storyline
Because the Heat doesn’t want to incur the competitive restrictions of surpassing the second apron next season, and historically doesn’t like being a tax team several years in a row, paying LaVine $45.9 million in 2025-26 — instead of paying Herro $31 million — would diminish the resources available to address other needs. -via Miami Herald / November 24, 2023
The 6-4 combo guard, who gives good effort defensively, averaged 5.6 points and shot 36.4 percent on threes in 67 games and 36 starts last season. This season, he’s averaging 10.0 points and shooting 47.9 percent in 14 games, including four starts. The Heat hypothetically could have interest in Caruso, but I would be surprised if the Heat ever dangled a first-round pick for him. -via Miami Herald / November 24, 2023
Does this team need a shakeup? Alex Caruso: I don’t know. A “shakeup” is so general, too. Like I said, if we win those couple of close games early in the year, who knows how we feel about this and what the questions are that we’re even talking about right now. So a shakeup, I don’t know. Kind of like you said, you kind of got to be an internal optimist with professional sports, especially basketball. You play so many games. And we’re not even 20 percent of the way through the season. I don’t know if shakeup is the right word for it. But definitely just some changes to our daily routine and changes to our daily habits. Like I said, consistency’s been something we’ve talked about. We have to change that from within. -via The Athletic / November 23, 2023