While Zach LaVine remains well liked in the locker room personally, there have been growing questions by teammates and the coaching staff about his accountability going back to last season. There are games in which he was pouty after a win, and then losses in which teammates didn’t understand where he was directing the blame publicly, said a source.
Source: Joe Cowley @ Chicago Sun-Times
Source: Joe Cowley @ Chicago Sun-Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine dodges trade talk, admits to being frustrated by the Bulls current situation: “It’s an upsetting thing when we’ve been trying to do the right thing for the last three or four years. It seems like we’re in the same place”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:52 PM
Zach LaVine dodges trade talk, admits to being frustrated by the Bulls current situation: “It’s an upsetting thing when we’ve been trying to do the right thing for the last three or four years. It seems like we’re in the same place”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:52 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine doesn’t deny that he and the Bulls could be headed for a breakup, and also that his feelings won’t bleed into the locker room. Too late, as the Bulls are officially a broken team.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 1:17 PM
Zach LaVine doesn’t deny that he and the Bulls could be headed for a breakup, and also that his feelings won’t bleed into the locker room. Too late, as the Bulls are officially a broken team.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 1:17 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Zach LaVine refused to answer today whether he wants to remain on the Bulls:
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know, right now isn’t really the time to talk about that. … If something comes out obviously later on, that’ll be the time I talk about it.” pic.twitter.com/V0oSYOxaOc – 1:16 PM
Zach LaVine refused to answer today whether he wants to remain on the Bulls:
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know, right now isn’t really the time to talk about that. … If something comes out obviously later on, that’ll be the time I talk about it.” pic.twitter.com/V0oSYOxaOc – 1:16 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine had multiple opportunities to deny being open to a possible change of scenery
And while he said he remains focused on winning and feels supported by Chicago, he didn’t take any of those opportunities
On why this situation is different: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:09 PM
Zach LaVine had multiple opportunities to deny being open to a possible change of scenery
And while he said he remains focused on winning and feels supported by Chicago, he didn’t take any of those opportunities
On why this situation is different: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:09 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on why he thinks his name has been in trade rumors so often over the last three years — and why the latest report is coming this early in the season. pic.twitter.com/fM1RyFvpY6 – 12:52 PM
Zach LaVine on why he thinks his name has been in trade rumors so often over the last three years — and why the latest report is coming this early in the season. pic.twitter.com/fM1RyFvpY6 – 12:52 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
LaVine was less firm in trying to clear smoke re: trade rumors this morning.
He referenced his agent Rich Paul, who was with last night at the United Center for the Champions Classic. pic.twitter.com/t3cizupYkK – 12:51 PM
LaVine was less firm in trying to clear smoke re: trade rumors this morning.
He referenced his agent Rich Paul, who was with last night at the United Center for the Champions Classic. pic.twitter.com/t3cizupYkK – 12:51 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine was fairly guarded talking to media this morning in the wake of the report that there’s mutual interest in a trade out of Chicago.
On conversations with the Bulls front office: “My camp talks to them all the time.” pic.twitter.com/oqMtiqONv2 – 12:49 PM
Zach LaVine was fairly guarded talking to media this morning in the wake of the report that there’s mutual interest in a trade out of Chicago.
On conversations with the Bulls front office: “My camp talks to them all the time.” pic.twitter.com/oqMtiqONv2 – 12:49 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
As far as LaVine remaining committed/professional: “I don’t take anything for granted. My time here has been nothing but wonderful. I’ve grown up here. I’ve raised a family here. Had some great memories. Hopefully, people understand that, how much I care about Chicago.” – 12:45 PM
As far as LaVine remaining committed/professional: “I don’t take anything for granted. My time here has been nothing but wonderful. I’ve grown up here. I’ve raised a family here. Had some great memories. Hopefully, people understand that, how much I care about Chicago.” – 12:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine, on why he’s not taking his usual path on rumor: “That’s why I have representatives like Rich Paul. If he speaks on my behalf, that’s my agent. That’s who I obviously have my camp with. They talk to Arturas and them. My job is to go out here and play. Simple as that.” – 12:38 PM
LaVine, on why he’s not taking his usual path on rumor: “That’s why I have representatives like Rich Paul. If he speaks on my behalf, that’s my agent. That’s who I obviously have my camp with. They talk to Arturas and them. My job is to go out here and play. Simple as that.” – 12:38 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine after shootaround this morning when asked whether he wants to be traded elsewhere:
“If we need to talk about that at a time… right now isn’t really the time to talk about that” – 12:37 PM
Zach LaVine after shootaround this morning when asked whether he wants to be traded elsewhere:
“If we need to talk about that at a time… right now isn’t really the time to talk about that” – 12:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Theoretical LaVine/Pascal trade talks
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contra – 12:37 PM
Theoretical LaVine/Pascal trade talks
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contra – 12:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
“More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.’’ LaVine … Ouch! – 12:37 PM
“More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.’’ LaVine … Ouch! – 12:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Asked LaVine if he wanted to be elsewhere.
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that.’’ – 12:33 PM
Asked LaVine if he wanted to be elsewhere.
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that.’’ – 12:33 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Reporter: “Do you want to be elsewhere?”
Zach LaVine: “Right now isn’t the time to really talk about that.” pic.twitter.com/Me5dAeEgfy – 12:32 PM
Reporter: “Do you want to be elsewhere?”
Zach LaVine: “Right now isn’t the time to really talk about that.” pic.twitter.com/Me5dAeEgfy – 12:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine sounded like a guy that wants to be elsewhere … he just wants to not look like the bad guy. – 12:29 PM
Zach LaVine sounded like a guy that wants to be elsewhere … he just wants to not look like the bad guy. – 12:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Normally, Zach LaVine says he’s frustrated Bulls aren’t winning. Usually, he responds to rumors by saying “if it didn’t come my mouth . . .” He didn’t do that today. Said “it’s a business.” Said Rich Paul and AK have good relationship. – 12:26 PM
Normally, Zach LaVine says he’s frustrated Bulls aren’t winning. Usually, he responds to rumors by saying “if it didn’t come my mouth . . .” He didn’t do that today. Said “it’s a business.” Said Rich Paul and AK have good relationship. – 12:26 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Preview: @OrlandoMagic at Bulls
💫 Magic look to limit turnovers
💫 Gary Harris byke
💫 Franz on the team’s defense
🐂 Focus on LaVine and Vooch with DeRozan out
💫 Orlando 2nd in NBA in steals
📝:
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 12:10 PM
Preview: @OrlandoMagic at Bulls
💫 Magic look to limit turnovers
💫 Gary Harris byke
💫 Franz on the team’s defense
🐂 Focus on LaVine and Vooch with DeRozan out
💫 Orlando 2nd in NBA in steals
📝:
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 12:10 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
This Chicago basketball report has it all: trade talk for Zach LaVine, college ball at the UC, Bulls back to the In-Season Tournament + some Space Jam history. chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chic… – 11:20 AM
This Chicago basketball report has it all: trade talk for Zach LaVine, college ball at the UC, Bulls back to the In-Season Tournament + some Space Jam history. chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chic… – 11:20 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:03 AM
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:03 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
New month, new mailbag for @TheAthletic
• Early returns on the VanVleet signing in Houston
• Is there a deal for Zach LaVine in Memphis?
• When should the Spurs look to address their point guard depth? 2024 or 2025?
And much more. theathletic.com/5064371/2023/1… – 10:07 AM
New month, new mailbag for @TheAthletic
• Early returns on the VanVleet signing in Houston
• Is there a deal for Zach LaVine in Memphis?
• When should the Spurs look to address their point guard depth? 2024 or 2025?
And much more. theathletic.com/5064371/2023/1… – 10:07 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly considering the possibility of a trade sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… – 9:23 AM
Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly considering the possibility of a trade sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… – 9:23 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Plus: Winning without Herro; need for In-Season Tournament. – 8:39 AM
Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Plus: Winning without Herro; need for In-Season Tournament. – 8:39 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
No relief: Knicks surviving as they navigate tough opening schedule – and with trade market heating, Zach LaVine not a likely answer newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:23 AM
No relief: Knicks surviving as they navigate tough opening schedule – and with trade market heating, Zach LaVine not a likely answer newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:23 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Zach LaVine may be available, but does he fit in Philly? Sixers remaining patient, source says. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:16 AM
Zach LaVine may be available, but does he fit in Philly? Sixers remaining patient, source says. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:16 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/OfIiBmNlv6 – 7:05 AM
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/OfIiBmNlv6 – 7:05 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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Where will Zach LaVine land?
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Draymond Green vs. Rudy Gobert
🏀 In-Season Tournament Reaction
🏀 @JCowleyHoops at 9:30am ET
📻 Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/Re7viJozrk – 7:02 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Will Eagles & Cowboys be tied for first after this stretch?
Need optometrist after seeing Sixers court
Seeking pitching outside of Nola
No Lavine
PB M&Ms go.audacy.com/KbFAbGmgKEb – 6:15 AM
Will Eagles & Cowboys be tied for first after this stretch?
Need optometrist after seeing Sixers court
Seeking pitching outside of Nola
No Lavine
PB M&Ms go.audacy.com/KbFAbGmgKEb – 6:15 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I came up with the framework for six potential Zach LaVine trades: sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/za… – 6:50 PM
I came up with the framework for six potential Zach LaVine trades: sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/za… – 6:50 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Some 76ers fans have their hopes up high with word that Chicago Bulls and two-time All-Star Zach LaVine have increased openness about exploring. But they may have to push the pause button for a moment.
The Sixers may investigate his potential availability, but it is unclear if… – 3:40 PM
Some 76ers fans have their hopes up high with word that Chicago Bulls and two-time All-Star Zach LaVine have increased openness about exploring. But they may have to push the pause button for a moment.
The Sixers may investigate his potential availability, but it is unclear if… – 3:40 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
According to Shams Charania, the Bulls and Zach LaVine could be open for a trade.
🏀 @adaniels33 believes this is just the start pic.twitter.com/jUnUypHyqL – 3:20 PM
According to Shams Charania, the Bulls and Zach LaVine could be open for a trade.
🏀 @adaniels33 believes this is just the start pic.twitter.com/jUnUypHyqL – 3:20 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Toronto is my Zach LaVine stealth team.
Yes we’re doing this again. Of course we’re doing this again. We’ll do this for every offense-first star guard until Toronto finally acknowledges that you actually have to put the ball IN the hoop to win basketball games. – 3:06 PM
Toronto is my Zach LaVine stealth team.
Yes we’re doing this again. Of course we’re doing this again. We’ll do this for every offense-first star guard until Toronto finally acknowledges that you actually have to put the ball IN the hoop to win basketball games. – 3:06 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
As it pertains to the Sixers, they’ll do due diligence on LaVine, but I don’t suspect he aligns with their overarching plan.
Which is to say:
—too much long term money
—doesn’t play defense
—likely to wait until closer to deadline for any big trade – 2:44 PM
As it pertains to the Sixers, they’ll do due diligence on LaVine, but I don’t suspect he aligns with their overarching plan.
Which is to say:
—too much long term money
—doesn’t play defense
—likely to wait until closer to deadline for any big trade – 2:44 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
LaVine has been available for months so not sure this qualifies as a development – 2:36 PM
LaVine has been available for months so not sure this qualifies as a development – 2:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Zach LaVine all-time ranks among Bulls:
8th in points
2nd in points per game
2nd in threes
3rd in 30-point games
2nd in 40-point games
2nd in 50-point games (tied)
Where next? statmuse.com/nba/player/zac… – 2:35 PM
Zach LaVine all-time ranks among Bulls:
8th in points
2nd in points per game
2nd in threes
3rd in 30-point games
2nd in 40-point games
2nd in 50-point games (tied)
Where next? statmuse.com/nba/player/zac… – 2:35 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think it’s kind of telling that more fanbases are excitedly tweeting about getting Alex Caruso than Zach LaVine right now.
LaVine is obviously the better player, but it shows just how much contract and versatility matter on a playoff stage. Caruso fits basically anywhere. – 2:32 PM
I think it’s kind of telling that more fanbases are excitedly tweeting about getting Alex Caruso than Zach LaVine right now.
LaVine is obviously the better player, but it shows just how much contract and versatility matter on a playoff stage. Caruso fits basically anywhere. – 2:32 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Regarding LaVine, reported over offseason that Bulls held exploratory talks on him. Their asking price has been high. The unanswerable question for now is: Does that price drop in light of Bulls’ struggles? But players are very aware change could be afoot if matters don’t improve – 2:25 PM
Regarding LaVine, reported over offseason that Bulls held exploratory talks on him. Their asking price has been high. The unanswerable question for now is: Does that price drop in light of Bulls’ struggles? But players are very aware change could be afoot if matters don’t improve – 2:25 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I was lukewarm on LaVine — the player, the contract, and even the cost to acquire him — before Tyrese Maxey made this early season leap. At this point, I’d give Maxey the next few months until the deadline to see if this superstar level play is legit, then go from there. – 2:23 PM
I was lukewarm on LaVine — the player, the contract, and even the cost to acquire him — before Tyrese Maxey made this early season leap. At this point, I’d give Maxey the next few months until the deadline to see if this superstar level play is legit, then go from there. – 2:23 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Zach LaVine is owed $178 million through 2026-27. That’s a whole lot of money for someone averaging 22 on 17 shots per game. – 2:23 PM
Zach LaVine is owed $178 million through 2026-27. That’s a whole lot of money for someone averaging 22 on 17 shots per game. – 2:23 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Story: The Chicago Bulls could be a team to monitor ahead of the trade deadline if they can’t turn things around. I took a look at their most important players and their potential trade candidacy, including Zach LaVine, on @hoopshype.
hoopshype.com/lists/chicago-… – 2:23 PM
Story: The Chicago Bulls could be a team to monitor ahead of the trade deadline if they can’t turn things around. I took a look at their most important players and their potential trade candidacy, including Zach LaVine, on @hoopshype.
hoopshype.com/lists/chicago-… – 2:23 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Developing: NBA teams are probing the availability of Bulls two-time All-Star Zach LaVine and there is increased openness from both sides about exploring a trade, sources say.
Details at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5063620/2023/1… – 2:15 PM
Developing: NBA teams are probing the availability of Bulls two-time All-Star Zach LaVine and there is increased openness from both sides about exploring a trade, sources say.
Details at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5063620/2023/1… – 2:15 PM
More on this storyline
Daniel Greenberg: According to @KCJHoop on @mullyhaugh , Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has “never, never gotten over” head coach Billy Donovan benching him late in the loss against the Orlando Magic on November 18, 2022. This was a game where Zach had 4 points on 1-14 shooting. -via Twitter / November 15, 2023
Asked directly if he wants to be elsewhere, LaVine didn’t opt for yes or no. “If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that. Play the Orlando Magic (Wednesday), try and get a win,” he said. “If something comes obviously out later on that will be the time I talk about it. “I mean, I think it’s a combination of things where if you’re in a losing situation or a place you’re not winning games, people are frustrated. From players to the front office, the coaches … we’re not happy because we’re not winning. It’s not a bad thing, but it’s just the nature of the business. More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.” -via NBC Sports Chicago / November 15, 2023
The Bulls held exploratory trade talks centered on LaVine during the offseason, but those didn’t gain traction, sources said at the time. NBC Sports Chicago reported then that some members of the organization have wavered in their belief as LaVine as a lead option on a championship-contending team. Asked if he feels supported by the organization, LaVine said yes. -via NBC Sports Chicago / November 15, 2023
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