The Zach LaVine trade drama with the Chicago Bulls is one of the league’s longest soap operas.
It got somewhat nasty in the media, a confusing move by the Bulls, as their attempts to move LaVine were already stalled. Calling him out in the press is sure to make things worse.
At this point, there isn’t a trade market for Zach LaVine. If he comes back and plays well, it’s possible the Bulls can
move him at some point, but for now we can put the trade landscape for LaVine into three categories.
Whether it’s because of finances, roster construction or culture, you can likely rule out all of these teams right away, which is nearly half the NBA.
The Celtics, Knicks, Bucks and Cavs have no need for LaVine, same with the 76ers, who just added Paul George. You can say the same about the Mavericks, Timberwolves, Thunder, Grizzlies and Kings, who are set at LaVine’s position.
The Pelicans are trying to shed payroll, not take more on, and LaVine is the anti-thesis of the kind of players the Pacers target.
If the Bulls wanted to take on the only contract in the NBA worse than LaVine’s, I’m sure the Suns would offer up Bradley Beal, but I’m sure even the Bulls front office is that inept.