Lakers hesitant to take on Zach LaVine contract in trade
The market for Bulls All-Star guard Zach LaVine still has been quiet, as interested teams remain reluctant to absorb the four seasons and roughly $180 million remaining on his contract. LaVine is trending toward a return Friday from a weeks-long absence due to right foot inflammation. Perhaps a strong return to play, with the defensive effort he once showed for Team USA that intrigued NBA evaluators, could add some momentum for a LaVine deal. The struggling Lakers do forecast as the most sensible landing spot for the 28-year-old former All-Star, even though Los Angeles, too, has so far indicated a hesitancy to take on LaVine’s money, sources said.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls are closer to full strength with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević returning. Both will come off bench on minutes restrictions Friday
Both players spoke about returning to the spotlight, which, in LaVine’s case, will be bright
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:23 PM
The Bulls are closer to full strength with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević returning. Both will come off bench on minutes restrictions Friday
Both players spoke about returning to the spotlight, which, in LaVine’s case, will be bright
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:23 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Latest Bulls move could lead to quick Zach LaVine return from injury bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/chi… pic.twitter.com/j7zwhuxp7V – 1:15 PM
Latest Bulls move could lead to quick Zach LaVine return from injury bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/chi… pic.twitter.com/j7zwhuxp7V – 1:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Zach LaVine will return tonight vs. the Hornets.
LaVine will be on a minutes restriction and come off the bench for the Bulls. pic.twitter.com/UoVgXrcGQH – 1:02 PM
Zach LaVine will return tonight vs. the Hornets.
LaVine will be on a minutes restriction and come off the bench for the Bulls. pic.twitter.com/UoVgXrcGQH – 1:02 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Billy Donovan says Bulls’ Zach LaVine could return Friday vs. Hornets bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/chi… pic.twitter.com/i8x1KOeS6H – 1:00 PM
Billy Donovan says Bulls’ Zach LaVine could return Friday vs. Hornets bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/chi… pic.twitter.com/i8x1KOeS6H – 1:00 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
A little bit more from Zach LaVine on how he mentally adjusts to the media and fan chatter that went on throughout his absence: “There’s a narrative for everything.” pic.twitter.com/ANRZdy1HgT – 12:50 PM
A little bit more from Zach LaVine on how he mentally adjusts to the media and fan chatter that went on throughout his absence: “There’s a narrative for everything.” pic.twitter.com/ANRZdy1HgT – 12:50 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on narratives created by the team’s success in his absence and reports that there isn’t a trade market for him at the moment: “I could care less what people think about me. I know who I am.” pic.twitter.com/WtBDX79Vho – 12:49 PM
Zach LaVine on narratives created by the team’s success in his absence and reports that there isn’t a trade market for him at the moment: “I could care less what people think about me. I know who I am.” pic.twitter.com/WtBDX79Vho – 12:49 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Zach LaVine injury update: Bulls star to return Friday vs. Hornets after missing more than a month
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 12:42 PM
Zach LaVine injury update: Bulls star to return Friday vs. Hornets after missing more than a month
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 12:42 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zach LaVine said he feels good and will return to the Bulls’ lineup tonight after a 17-game absence. He will be on a minute restriction. pic.twitter.com/lonsLIZY1z – 12:27 PM
Zach LaVine said he feels good and will return to the Bulls’ lineup tonight after a 17-game absence. He will be on a minute restriction. pic.twitter.com/lonsLIZY1z – 12:27 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine: “We had a great rhythm in December. It’s what we were trying to do in training camp. I just want to contribute.” – 12:21 PM
LaVine: “We had a great rhythm in December. It’s what we were trying to do in training camp. I just want to contribute.” – 12:21 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Latest NBA trade notebook @YahooSports centers on New York, Atlanta, Indiana, Sacramento, and Detroit; Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, and much more: sports.yahoo.com/how-the-og-anu… – 12:04 PM
Latest NBA trade notebook @YahooSports centers on New York, Atlanta, Indiana, Sacramento, and Detroit; Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, and much more: sports.yahoo.com/how-the-og-anu… – 12:04 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
NBA Injury Report: Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic have been upgraded to questionable. LaVine last placed Nov.28. Vucevic-Dec.23. 3 starters out for the Hornets: Ball, Hayward and Williams. 6:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network @Audacy app @SIRIUSXM . Love the UC ! – 9:55 AM
NBA Injury Report: Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic have been upgraded to questionable. LaVine last placed Nov.28. Vucevic-Dec.23. 3 starters out for the Hornets: Ball, Hayward and Williams. 6:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network @Audacy app @SIRIUSXM . Love the UC ! – 9:55 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Report: ‘No market’ for Zach LaVine trade, Bulls could have to dump bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/chi… pic.twitter.com/daUM7aNRiS – 9:06 AM
Report: ‘No market’ for Zach LaVine trade, Bulls could have to dump bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/chi… pic.twitter.com/daUM7aNRiS – 9:06 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls coach Billy Donovan provides new injury update on Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/bul… pic.twitter.com/IKEUHd3G3s – 1:00 AM
Bulls coach Billy Donovan provides new injury update on Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/bul… pic.twitter.com/IKEUHd3G3s – 1:00 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Mock trade sees Bulls flip Zach LaVine for 4-time NBA champion bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/chi… pic.twitter.com/YnMZqADoNg – 8:00 PM
Mock trade sees Bulls flip Zach LaVine for 4-time NBA champion bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/chi… pic.twitter.com/YnMZqADoNg – 8:00 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Lakers interest in trade for Bulls’ Zach LaVine surfaces again bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/04/chi… pic.twitter.com/89TxixBFfm – 6:00 PM
Lakers interest in trade for Bulls’ Zach LaVine surfaces again bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/04/chi… pic.twitter.com/89TxixBFfm – 6:00 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game. Still trending in the same direction. – 5:44 PM
Zach LaVine is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game. Still trending in the same direction. – 5:44 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls list Zach LaVine (foot) as questionable for Friday’s game against the Hornets – 5:44 PM
Bulls list Zach LaVine (foot) as questionable for Friday’s game against the Hornets – 5:44 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls have listed Zach LaVine (foot) as questionable for Fri’s game vs. Charlotte. Decent chance LaVine plays for first time since Nov. 28
–Nikola Vucevic (adductor) also listed questionable, which is interesting. Donovan hasn’t been very optimistic this week about Vuc return – 5:38 PM
#Bulls have listed Zach LaVine (foot) as questionable for Fri’s game vs. Charlotte. Decent chance LaVine plays for first time since Nov. 28
–Nikola Vucevic (adductor) also listed questionable, which is interesting. Donovan hasn’t been very optimistic this week about Vuc return – 5:38 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls aren’t better without Zach LaVine. They played better without the version of LaVine who began this season.
Here’s how LaVine can help the Bulls as he works to regain his form, a process expected to begin Friday.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 5:37 PM
The Bulls aren’t better without Zach LaVine. They played better without the version of LaVine who began this season.
Here’s how LaVine can help the Bulls as he works to regain his form, a process expected to begin Friday.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 5:37 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls officially list Zach LaVine questionable vs. Hornets, but he’s on track to play.
Nikola Vucevic also listed as questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable. – 5:34 PM
The Bulls officially list Zach LaVine questionable vs. Hornets, but he’s on track to play.
Nikola Vucevic also listed as questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable. – 5:34 PM
More on this storyline
KC Johnson: Zach LaVine: “I’m just excited to be with my guys, especially at a time when things started clicking and the vibes are a lot better.” -via Twitter @KCJHoop / January 5, 2024
Darnell Mayberry: I asked Zach LaVine about the @wojespn report this week saying there currently is no trade market for him: “My main objective is to come out here and just get back to playing,” LaVine said. “If I let opinions and people affect me, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today.” -via Twitter @DarnellMayberry / January 5, 2024
Julia Poe: Zach LaVine on whether he needs to change any part of his game from before the injury: “I want to come in and do my job like I was doing before.” pic.twitter.com/XdcIC5sCsr -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / January 5, 2024