Overview

• The Chicago Bulls are exploring trade options for Zach LaVine, Nikola Vučević, and Lonzo Ball, who collectively account for nearly $85 million in salary this season.
• Reports suggest the Bulls are open to trading the majority of their roster ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline as they consider a rebuild.
• Nikola Vučević, in the midst of a strong season, is reportedly valued at two second-round draft picks by some league executives.
• Former first-round pick Dalen Terry and second-round pick Julian Phillips are being sought by rival teams as part of potential trade packages.
• The Bulls' recent trade decisions, including the offseason move of Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, have faced criticism for lacking sufficient draft compensation.