Zach Lavine’s Future in Limbo: Insider Shocking Revelation Raises Questions About the Star’s Future
The Chicago Bulls are having another middle-of-the-pack season where they’re competing for a Play-In spot at the detriment of their position in the NBA Draft Lottery. The Bulls have solid players like Zach LaVine on the roster, who has been on the trade block since last season but no deal has been found for him.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed the salary restrictions teams are under with the new CBA on the ‘Hoop Collective‘ podcast, mentioning that LaVine’s trade market is completely quiet right now despite his strong performances.
“Zach LaVine is playing well not to be traded. If this was two years ago, not just with his contract, but I think he would have a good chance to be traded. And we’ll see, we got two months left… He had a great game today, he’s having a great season, but I’m hearing nothing. Doesn’t mean there’s nothing, but I hear nothing. I don’t know if you guys are hearing anything.”
Tim MacMahon mentioned that the Dallas Mavericks were after LaVine in the 2022-23 season when the Bulls refused to trade him, leading the Mavs to land Kyrie Irving instead.
“Two years ago, the Mavs tried trading for him before they got Kyrie, and the Bulls weren’t interested.”
LaVine is proving he’s still an All-Star caliber player this season, averaging 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 22 games this season for the Bulls. His past injury issues have turned most teams away from accepting the three years and $137.9 million remaining on his contract as it could turn out to be a long-term liability. However, LaVine could contribute to a contender in the NBA as a second or third option.
