Zach LaVine has been on top of the trading block this year, especially since the Chicago Bulls are not performing well. The Bulls are currently sitting in 12th position in the Eastern Conference with a poor record of 9-14.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been closely monitoring LaVine’s situation with the Bulls. If LaVine is traded to the Lakers, they would be the ones gaining all the benefits.
Chicago Bulls Star Zach LaVine Shuts Down Trade Rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers will be able to get the LeBron James and Austin Reaves duo into action with Zach LaVine‘s help. Similarly, they will also benefit from their pick-and-roll Anthony Davis and LeBron James duo formation.
However, as per the latest comment by Zach LaVine, he is still loyal to his current team, the Chicago Bulls. As per a media interaction on 7 December, Zach is clear about his future. He is committed to the Bulls until he is a part of the franchise.
Zach LaVine commits to Chicago
“Am I still a part of this team and very committed? Yeah. I’ve got a Bulls jersey on and I’m committed here. For as long as I’ll be here I’ll still support and love Chicago.”
(🎥 @byjuliapoe )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 7, 2023
Zach LaVine said:
“Am I still a part of this team and very committed? Yeah. I’ve got a Bulls jersey on and I’m committed here. For as long as I’ll be here I’ll still support and love Chicago.”
Zach LaVine has been away from the court, citing a right foot injury. He could miss more games in the upcoming 3-4 weeks, as per an announcement by the Chicago Bulls.
Some reports suggest that LaVine’s injury is not serious, and he can return to the court, he has been making excuses for his inflamed right foot.
Shams mentioned that Zach LaVine is scheduled to return around mid-January, coinciding with the time D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura become eligible for trade 👀
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 7, 2023
Bulls on Winning Streak: LaVine’s Trade Rumors Heats Up
While Zach LaVine is away from the Bulls, the Chicago Bulls have won continuos games in a row. They have 3 games winning streak, which might not be a piece of good news for LaVine, considering the fact that he is away from the team due to a minor injury.
According to an NBA Insider, Shams Charania and Zach LaVine will be back on the court by mid-January. Till this time, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell will become eligible for trade.
This basically indicates that LaVine could be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Lakers would flip Hachimura and Russell for LaVine alongside some other assets.
