The Chicago Bulls guard and forward Zach LaVine trade to the Philadelphia Sixers might not be happening any time soon. Multiple reports have suggested that the Philadelphia Sixers are not interested in signing Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls have put most of their players on the trade block since they are headed toward a rebuild. The 28-year-old Zach has attracted the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Miami Heat but the Philadelphia Sixers are unmoved.
The Philadelphia Sixers want to sign a star to pair him with the reigning MVP Joel Embiid. There were speculations that the star center Joel Embiid would like to leave if the Philadelphia Sixers failed to perform up to his expectations. But things are going smoothly for them at the moment.
Although they would like to land a star on their roster, they are not desperate for one and certainly, it is not going to be the Chicago Bulls guard LaVine. Who will they acquire then? Will the Sixers change their mind? Here is all the information you need about the situation between the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine and Philadelphia Sixers.
Zach LaVine: Contract details and performance
The Chicago Bulls’ #8 is averaging 21 points, 3.4 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc in the 18 games he has played this season. He has a contract worth 215 million dollars valid till 2027 and he is set to make 40 million dollars this season.
The Lakers would have to trade Austin Reaves to get Zach LaVine but they would rather just keep Reaves, according to @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/gNuM12gNZ5
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) December 19, 2023
Why would the Chicago Bulls Trade Zach LaVine?
The Chicago Bulls are eyeing a rebuild this season and they would like to flip Zach Lavine for some capital. He occupies a huge space in their salary cap as well and his performance has not been at that level. He doesn’t control his destination and would be traded to the team that offers the best package.
There are no Zach LaVine trade market for the Chicago #Bulls, per @YahooSports (via @JakeLFischer)
There’s a chance he remains with the Bulls after the deadline, per @KCJHoop pic.twitter.com/cHPpL9MqLl
— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) December 23, 2023
Who would the Philadelphia Sixers like to sign instead of Zach LaVine?
The Philadelphia Sixers are looking for a player who can affect the game at both ends of the floor. Zach LaVine is a great player but he doesn’t fit the bill.
Where will LaVine end up? We’ll keep you updated.
