Overview

• The Chicago Bulls are exploring trade options for Zach LaVine ahead of the February 6 deadline, but talks with teams like the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have slowed or fallen apart.
• LaVine, 29, is having a career-best season in efficiency, averaging 23.6 points per game with a 64.4% true shooting percentage, but his $215 million contract and injury history complicate trade discussions.
• Potential suitors, including contenders like the Nuggets, are hesitant due to LaVine's remaining $94.9 million over two years and the Bulls' high asking price for the two-time All-Star.
• The Bulls' decision to trade LaVine could influence their 2025 first-round draft pick, which will go to the Spurs if it falls outside the top 10, raising stakes for a potential rebuild.
• LaVine has expressed openness to a trade and remains focused on his performance, recently averaging over 30 points per game in his last six outings, showcasing his value to potential contenders.