Bulls hang ‘for sale’ sign on Zach LaVine

of chicago bulls intend to transfer to Zach Lavigne After another bleak start to the campaign; NBA. The Illinois franchise has begun listening to offers from several teams interested in the shooting guard. 28 yearsDespite his status and the fact that his salary was high, he was unable to establish himself as a star in the league. windy city They position him that way.according to athleticthe three sets required of the player are: Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers.

LaVine landed in Chicago in 2017 as part of a trade between the Timberwolves and Bulls. Jimmy Butler. Since then, the team has not been able to build a winning project around the shooting guard, who signed a maximum contract extension in the summer of 2022. 5 seasons and 215 million of dollars. In the current scheme with three references consisting of guards, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic This iconic team has barely made it to the playoffs and has been wrecked countless times.

Since Lavigne’s arrival, Chicago has offered a well-rounded city. 192 wins, 284 losses, And three coaches and two different executive directors have gone through the franchise. The shooting guard has become the group’s main attacking and scoring threat, but since the first meeting of the 2023-2024 season, he has once again shown signs of a lack of understanding.

the group asked after the season-opening loss to the Thunder. billy donovan Leave the players alone in the locker room to discuss among themselves without coach intervention. The group’s main concern is what has now been confirmed. I mean they’re still playing the same basketball that they didn’t do well enough to make the playoffs last year.

LaVine has been the center of the problem, with his efficiency significantly down compared to previous years. On average, 21.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3 assists At 35 minutes of play, his numbers don’t justify the salary that makes him one of the highest-paid players in the tournament. DeRozan, perhaps the true leader of the group, currently does not want to renew his contract and could become a free agent this summer. The 34-year-old veteran, who is also a shooting guard, wants to assess the team’s direction before accepting his contract extension.

Zach Lavigne’s potential suitors

Chicago doesn’t want it, despite the signs that say “Now on sale”, Just eliminate his star escort. At 28 years old, LaVine still has a lot of career ahead of him, and his ability to score on the perimeter and in isolation makes him an attractive asset to several franchises. According to team officials, the price for the Bulls was high. NBC Sports Chicago before the season starts. “They’re looking for good young players, a few first-round draft picks and a salary exception if they decide to move LaVine.”, and was an All-Star twice (2021 and 2022) with them. Another “interesting” option would be a first-rounder and a top-level player, another league official noted.

Their names so far are lakers, miami, philadelphia Although listed as a possible destination, other teams could also use LaVine’s scoring ability to improve their prospects this season.Some examples are: Warriors, Pacers, or Grizzlies, even with the Raptors. With the exception of Indiana, they need a little more scoring to complement their current standards. Indiana can double down on its dazzling offensive efforts simply by coming together. Tyrese Haliburton And Lavigne.

Due to his contract restrictions, the Lakers will likely have to wait until January to start attacking LaVine. D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura There is a clause that binds the chairman until the 15th of the new year. He has similar restrictions on key players in a hypothetical trade with the Heat or Pacers.

If there is a lack of understanding between the two countries, bombing can occur. klay thompson And the Warriors before impending free agency led to a trade for LaVine. Letting him go without getting anything in return would be a waste of another special year for Stephen Curry, who only has a few days left. There are many options and it’s early days, but league officials said: athletic The Bulls’ roster won’t be the same in about a month. ”Change appears to be imminent in Chicago.”wrote in a professional media owned by. new york times.