Sources tell The Stein Line that LaVine, who has put himself in contention for a third career All-Star selection with his strong play for the Bulls thus far this season, would prefer to remain in Chicago beyond the Feb. 6 deadline. LaVine’s name has featured in leaguewide trade chatter virtually all season after the Bulls’ monthslong quest to trade him in 2023-24. Denver emerged as a possible trade suitor for LaVine in December and, more recently, he has been frequently lumped into chatter as a potential co-star in multi-team trade constructions that would facilitate Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Miami Heat.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Source: marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Phoenix Suns could explore Zach LaVine trade involving Bradley Beal sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 10:21 AM
Phoenix Suns could explore Zach LaVine trade involving Bradley Beal sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 10:21 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Warriors 131, Bulls 106
Warriors 83-41 edge in bench points
LaVine 24 pts
Giddey 16 pts, 11 rebs
Curry 21 pts, 7 assists
Post 20 pts
Santos 19 pt, 7 rebs – 12:20 AM
Warriors 131, Bulls 106
Warriors 83-41 edge in bench points
LaVine 24 pts
Giddey 16 pts, 11 rebs
Curry 21 pts, 7 assists
Post 20 pts
Santos 19 pt, 7 rebs – 12:20 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick 5 to be All-Star starters:
Tatum
Giannis
Towns
LaMelo
Cade
Trae
Dame
Brunson
Maxey
Herro
Barnes
Brown
Mitchell
Mobley
Garland
LaVine pic.x.com/9Bhxn4b9o8 – 12:45 PM
Pick 5 to be All-Star starters:
Tatum
Giannis
Towns
LaMelo
Cade
Trae
Dame
Brunson
Maxey
Herro
Barnes
Brown
Mitchell
Mobley
Garland
LaVine pic.x.com/9Bhxn4b9o8 – 12:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls are practicing at USC’s Galen Center, where there are posters of Nikola Vucevic and Taj Gibson and a DeMar DeRozan-funded athletic weight room.
Last season, they practiced at UCLA so Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball got their day to reminisce. – 3:20 PM
Bulls are practicing at USC’s Galen Center, where there are posters of Nikola Vucevic and Taj Gibson and a DeMar DeRozan-funded athletic weight room.
Last season, they practiced at UCLA so Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball got their day to reminisce. – 3:20 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Chicago Bulls reportedly receiving calls for Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… – 2:17 PM
Chicago Bulls reportedly receiving calls for Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… – 2:17 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Brand new Inside Pass on ESPN:
— LeBron James, Anthony Davis growing concerned with Lakers’ ability to make significant upgrades
— Updates on Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic. And more… espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 11:46 AM
Brand new Inside Pass on ESPN:
— LeBron James, Anthony Davis growing concerned with Lakers’ ability to make significant upgrades
— Updates on Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic. And more… espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 11:46 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Milwaukee Bucks Eyeing Zach LaVine or Bradley Beal sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… – 11:25 AM
Milwaukee Bucks Eyeing Zach LaVine or Bradley Beal sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… – 11:25 AM
More on this storyline
In LaVine’s case, sources say, he has not been pushing to be moved. Yet that, to be clear, won’t necessarily insulate LaVine from being dealt if an offer Chicago likes surfaces in the next 13 days. Sources say Phoenix, to name one example, could emerge with interest in exploring a swap of Bradley Beal for LaVine, sources said, depending on how the rest of the trade landscape develops in the coming weeks. -via marcstein.substack.com / January 24, 2025
StatMuse: Zach LaVine since Christmas: 28.7 PPG 5.5 RPG 5.2 APG 54/48/81% Where will he be to finish the season? pic.x.com/DagEWZR5ue -via Twitter @statmuse / January 21, 2025