As the NBA’s trade deadline approaches in a week, Zach LaVine is considered highly likely to be the next basketball star changing teams. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has identified the star swingman as the top candidate from the Bulls roster who could be traded by the February 8 deadline.
The desire for a trade from both LaVine and the Bulls organization is no secret. While a potential match with the Lakers hasn’t materialized significantly, there are other teams expressing interest. League executives have been closely monitoring the Pistons, as they possess expiring contracts that could be enticing to Chicago.
HC Donovan deflects LaVine trade talks
Despite ongoing trade reports and speculations surrounding LaVine, the Bulls remain steadfast in their support of the All-Star, especially as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle.
Coach Billy Donovan, addressing the situation last Monday, downplayed any discussions about potential trades involving LaVine. Donovan emphasized that the focus for LaVine is on overcoming the challenges of his recovery period.
“I haven’t talked to him about anything with the rumor piece of it,” Donovan stated. “I would just guess that with him being in the league for 10 years that these things would kind of happen. My talks with him have been more centered around his frustration with being out.”
Pistons discussed a possible trade with the Bulls
The unexpected involvement of the Detroit Pistons adds an intriguing twist to the developments on Lavine’s potential trade. Reports suggest that the Chicago Bulls are internally considering a deal that would include Bojan Bogdanovic and another promising young player in exchange for trading Zach LaVine to the Detroit Pistons.
According to league sources, discussions between the Chicago Bulls and the Pistons have taken place regarding Zach LaVine. The Bulls seem to be focused on a trade package that features Bojan Bogdanović and one of Detroit’s promising young talents in return for LaVine and his significant contract.
While there is inconsistency between the reports from the league and the Bulls’ stance on the LaVine trade, the situation remains uncertain. Only time will reveal the developments surrounding the star guard’s future in the next few days.
