West Powerhouse Withdraws from Consideration for Trade with Zach LaVine
After coming to an agreement, the Chicago Bulls have now confirmed the signing of another gifted young player.
According to reports, one of the leading bidders for Zach LaVine has withdrawn from consideration as the Chicago Bulls continue to look for a possible trade partner.
With less than three months until the 2024–25 NBA season begins, Zach LaVine is still a Chicago Bulls player. Since the start of the NBA offseason—and even before the trade deadline—the seasoned shooter has been linked to trade speculations. But, no offer has been strong enough to persuade Bulls general manager Marc Eversley to make the move.
A number of clubs, including the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Philadelphia 76ers, have been mentioned as possible destinations. As the regular season draws closer, it makes sense for clubs to finally withdraw from consideration, and that’s precisely what has happened, an NBA source claims.
Bulls Trade Rumors: Warriors Withdraw From Conversations About Zach LaVine
The Bulls’ choices are severely constrained if the Warriors are formally closing the door on a LaVine deal. After acquiring Paul George earlier in the summer, the 76ers are probably no longer a factor, making the Kings—who previously signed and traded with the Bulls to get DeMar DeRozan—the primary (and maybe last) trade partner.
In June 2017, LaVine joined the Chicago Bulls after the team completed a five-player deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fact that players like Jimmy Butler and Lauri Markkanen were included in the huge deal further demonstrated how significant the transaction was.
LaVine joined the Bulls for seven seasons and appeared in 374 games, including two NBA All-Star games, after making the switch. In seven games, he averaged 24.2 points on.471/.383/.837 splits, adding 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 0.9 steals to further establish himself as one of the Association’s best wing players.
Prior to the 2024 trade deadline, the Bulls attempted to move LaVine. Given that the franchise is in the midst of a rebuild, trading the former first-round pick from 2014, who will have a $44.5 million average salary charge over the next two seasons, makes sense. He also has a 2026–2027 player option for $48.9 million.
Regretfully, any prospective agreements were terminated before they could proceed. Due to a significant foot injury, the former UCLA product’s season ended prematurely in February. It is unclear how he will seem when he returns to the floor, whether it be in Chicago or another city.
The clock is running out for GM Eversley to find someone willing to accept LaVine, as the Bulls training camp is expected to commence at the beginning of October. Moving the former Boston player may be a better option than trying to keep him around for the preseason and hope for the best return.
