The Charlotte Hornets trade for Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls is on the cards. If rumors are to be believed, the two teams are already discussing details, and the trade might go through very soon. A star guard duo is one of the strongest bases a team can build. Building a team around them becomes much easier when the two of them complement each other. LaMelo Ball is a brilliant playmaker, and the Charlotte Hornets would love to pair him with an elite scorer. How about Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls?
The 28-year-old guard and forward Zach is averaging 21 points per game in the 18 games he has played so far this season. His stats also include 3.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc. The Chicago Bulls are open to trading the player, and even though Zach LaVine has his own list of preferred destinations, he does not control where he gets traded. Can he take the Charlotte Hornets towards glory? Here is all the information you need about the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine trade to the Charlotte Hornets.
What would the Charlotte Hornets offer for Zach LaVine?
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to offer Gordon Hayward, Cody Martin, Nick Smith, and one first-round pick each from the years 2026 and 2028 in exchange for the Chicago Bulls’ #8. Will this be enough to land the star guard?
The #Bulls front office is responding to trade offers for other players by saying they ‘want to see what the roster looks like post-Zach LaVine trade first’, per @KCJHoop.
LaVine will likely be traded after Dec 15th, per @BobbyMarks42 pic.twitter.com/i9zyRPSXZ7
— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) November 29, 2023
Why would the Chicago Bulls trade-off Zach LaVine?
The Chicago Bulls have a 7-14 record this season, and they are ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference. After resisting a rebuild for nearly a decade, they are speculated to start from scratch this season. They are likely to flip their key players for as much capital as possible.
Zach LaVine vs Boston last night:
2 PTS
1/9 FG
0/3 3PT
25 MINUnacceptable performance from the highest paid player on the team#BullsNation | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/sCjuEy5rAb
— Bulls Nation (@BullNationCHI) November 29, 2023
Why would the Charlotte Hornets like to sign Zach LaVine?
The Charlotte Hornets want to pair LaMelo Ball with the two times NBA All-Star Zach Lavine. The two of them can combine their floor vision and floor spacing to make a lethal duo.
Will the Charlotte Hornets make it to the playoffs? How will the Chicago Bulls line up? We’ll keep you updated.
