The Chicago Bulls guard and forward, Zach LaVine, is likely to play for the Atlanta Hawks in the upcoming season. The Hawks tried something different while loading their backcourt, but things did not go according to plan. Speculations suggest that since the chemistry and gameplay are taking a blow, the Hawks would like to replace their guard. The Bulls are likely to blow up their roster, and the Hawks would love to land the Bulls’ guard on their roster.
The UCLA Bruins product played 77 games for the Bulls last season and averaged 24.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Bulls would expect a good return in exchange if they decide to trade the 28-year-old. Can the Hawks satisfy the Bulls with their offer? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks involving Zach LaVine.
What would the Hawks offer for Zach LaVine?
The Hawks are expected to offer Dejounte Murray, Patty Mills, and Bruno Fernando in exchange for the Bulls’ #8. With enough plates of similar profiles on their roster and clouds of rebuild looming over them, Zach’s departure would not pain the Bulls that much.
Coby White and Zach Lavine pushing the pace. This is a good backcourt duo for generating those kick-out three opportunities, a priority for Billy Donovan this season.
— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) October 8, 2023
Why would the Bulls trade-off Zach LaVine?
The Bulls would not receive the service of Lonzo Ball next season. They had a disappointing last season and both the fans and the management want results this season. The Bulls are in double minds about their future, they can either choose to rebuild, or they can replace their star with another star. Will the Bulls go into another rebuild even before enjoying the fruits of the last one?
Players who averaged 25+ PPG on 55%+ EFG over the last 5 seasons:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/OYv5tQVntL— StatMamba (@StatMamba) September 20, 2023
Why would the Hawks like to sign Zach LaVine?
The Hawks are not able to function properly with Trae Young and Murray on the pitch at the same time. Their defense was great, but they struggled at the offensive end. The Hawks are likely to go for a cultural shift here where their backcourt would take charge of the offense, and their frontcourt would take care of the defense. Zach and Young are likely to complement each other very well.
What would the Bulls choose to do? A rebuild or a replacement? Will the Hawks’ plan work? We’ll keep you updated.
