Zach LaVine is one of several players who have been involved in trade rumors ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The Chicago Bulls appear to be interested in trading the 6-foot-5 guard and possibly rebuilding.
According to rumors, the Bulls have been making calls regarding LaVine and scouting potential suitors. While they haven’t traded the guard yet, the trade could be done soon as the 3pm ET deadline approaches.
The Bulls have been in talks with the New York Knicks about a possible trade for Zach LaVine. However, the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets can also acquire the two-time All-Star.
The Chicago Bulls are interested in trading Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine is one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. Thanks to his high-flying skills, the Bulls guard has made numerous milestones during his nine-year professional career.
However, the guard may not be the right piece for the Bulls. He has been with the team for the past six years, but the biggest success he has achieved is winning just one playoff game in the 2022 NBA playoffs.
The Bulls (26-28) are ninth in the Eastern Conference. If they decide to stack or rebuild the roster, getting rid of LaVine’s contract makes a lot of sense.
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It seems that the New York Knicks are interested in acquiring the former All-Star. The Knicks could offer a package focused on RJ Barrett and Evan Fournier. This trade could also bring Derrick Rose back to Chicago.
LaVine to the Brooklyn Nets or Miami Heat is also a possibility
The Brooklyn Nets have made massive moves in recent days. They got rid of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, their two biggest stars. It doesn’t appear as though general manager Sean Marks is done making the move, though.
Zach LaVine could be traded to Brooklyn before the NBA’s trade deadline. While the Nets no longer have their most valuable assets, they could still trade Ben Simmons and a few other players.
While this move would allow the Nets to remain somewhat competitive, Simmons would have a fresh start in the Windy City.
Unlike the Nets, the Miami Heat have been very quiet lately. The only move they’ve made is the one that sent Dewayne Dedmon back to the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Heat are decent, but not good enough to compete for a championship. If Pat Riley can somehow acquire Zach LaVine without losing Jimmy Butler or Bam Adebayo, the Heat could have a deep playoff run.
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