Zach LaVine on trade rumors: I feel like I've held up my end of the bargain in my commitment to the Bulls
But after a shootaround in Dallas ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks, Zach LaVine said he has received no communication from the Bulls front office about a potential trade and feels confident in his role in Chicago. “I’ve been traded before,” LaVine told the Tribune. “Trades are just part of the business and guys get shuffled around every year. I’ve been in trade talks since I’ve been here for some reason. “I feel like I’ve held up my end of the bargain in my commitment to the Bulls, but there’s not a lot you can do with rumors and people putting your name in trade talks.”
Source: Julia Poe @ Chicago Tribune
Source: Julia Poe @ Chicago Tribune
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Could we see Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan traded this year? What about Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby?
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:06 PM
Could we see Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan traded this year? What about Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby?
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:06 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Running Up The Score starts NOW!
– NBA insider @JakeLFischer talks Harden trade, Embiid’s future in Philly, LaVine/DeRozan rumors, Siakam/Anunoby rumors, Wemby, etc.
– Thunder big @Jay_MWilliams_ talks OKC’s start, Chet, the young core, COD, etc.
WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Running Up The Score starts NOW!
– NBA insider @JakeLFischer talks Harden trade, Embiid’s future in Philly, LaVine/DeRozan rumors, Siakam/Anunoby rumors, Wemby, etc.
– Thunder big @Jay_MWilliams_ talks OKC’s start, Chet, the young core, COD, etc.
WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“I’ve held up my end of the bargain in my commitment to the Bulls.”
Zach LaVine is no stranger to trade speculation.
Sat down with him today to talk about the latest rumor mill, being “blindsided” by his 2017 trade and his hopes for a future in Chicago. chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 3:50 PM
“I’ve held up my end of the bargain in my commitment to the Bulls.”
Zach LaVine is no stranger to trade speculation.
Sat down with him today to talk about the latest rumor mill, being “blindsided” by his 2017 trade and his hopes for a future in Chicago. chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 3:50 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star Zach LaVine linked to 76ers in wake of James Harden trade bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/gn3htaBBEG – 4:00 AM
Bulls star Zach LaVine linked to 76ers in wake of James Harden trade bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/gn3htaBBEG – 4:00 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star Zach LaVine linked to 76ers in wake of James Harden trade bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/gIO8MVXEJI – 5:55 PM
Bulls star Zach LaVine linked to 76ers in wake of James Harden trade bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/gIO8MVXEJI – 5:55 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Once again, Bulls list Zach LaVine probable with low back spasms vs. Mavericks.
Kyrie Irving is questionable for Dallas with left foot sprain. – 5:41 PM
Once again, Bulls list Zach LaVine probable with low back spasms vs. Mavericks.
Kyrie Irving is questionable for Dallas with left foot sprain. – 5:41 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The 3-0 Mavs have a generational talent in @luka7doncic – the NBA’s leading scorer 39ppg. It will be a great test for the Bulls Wednesday. DeRozan, LaVine and Vucevic were outstanding in the 4th Q at Indy, combining for 27 of the Bulls 34 points. Vucevic was huge: -24-17-3. – 4:03 PM
The 3-0 Mavs have a generational talent in @luka7doncic – the NBA’s leading scorer 39ppg. It will be a great test for the Bulls Wednesday. DeRozan, LaVine and Vucevic were outstanding in the 4th Q at Indy, combining for 27 of the Bulls 34 points. Vucevic was huge: -24-17-3. – 4:03 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls are now 17-9 when DeRozan, LaVine and Vucevic each score 20 points or more. – 10:24 PM
The Bulls are now 17-9 when DeRozan, LaVine and Vucevic each score 20 points or more. – 10:24 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Huge win for the Bulls in Indiana.
112-105 final score.
Vooch led with 24 points and 17 rebounds. LaVine and DeRozan also scored 20+ points apiece. – 9:37 PM
Huge win for the Bulls in Indiana.
112-105 final score.
Vooch led with 24 points and 17 rebounds. LaVine and DeRozan also scored 20+ points apiece. – 9:37 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas joins Stephen Curry (twice), Luka Doncic, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Zach LaVine to score 30+ points in each of their team’s first three games since the 2018-19 season. He’s the second-youngest to do so behind Shaquille O’Neal. pic.twitter.com/xtHmF7Yzhc – 9:36 PM
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas joins Stephen Curry (twice), Luka Doncic, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Zach LaVine to score 30+ points in each of their team’s first three games since the 2018-19 season. He’s the second-youngest to do so behind Shaquille O’Neal. pic.twitter.com/xtHmF7Yzhc – 9:36 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Quick little scuffle on the floor. Zach LaVine called for a technical foul for trying to grab the ball out of Nembhard’s arms while he was still on the ground. Some great bouncer work by Coby to dive into the middle of the chirping. – 9:27 PM
Quick little scuffle on the floor. Zach LaVine called for a technical foul for trying to grab the ball out of Nembhard’s arms while he was still on the ground. Some great bouncer work by Coby to dive into the middle of the chirping. – 9:27 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
What the hell just happened between Zach LaVine and Andrew Nembhard? – 9:26 PM
What the hell just happened between Zach LaVine and Andrew Nembhard? – 9:26 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan tried to get LaVine in for that final possession of 3rd but refs started play before LaVine could get to scorer’s table. As it stood, Bulls had very little shooting on court and ran an iso for DeRozan, who is 4-14 through 3 quarters. – 8:50 PM
Donovan tried to get LaVine in for that final possession of 3rd but refs started play before LaVine could get to scorer’s table. As it stood, Bulls had very little shooting on court and ran an iso for DeRozan, who is 4-14 through 3 quarters. – 8:50 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Halftime: Indiana 55-53. Vucevic: 10-9-2. LaVine: 10pts Bulls: 9 turnovers- Indy 15pts. Pacers : 6-23-3s. – 8:13 PM
Halftime: Indiana 55-53. Vucevic: 10-9-2. LaVine: 10pts Bulls: 9 turnovers- Indy 15pts. Pacers : 6-23-3s. – 8:13 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine, who was listed as probable with back spasms, is good to go, per Donovan. – 5:32 PM
Zach LaVine, who was listed as probable with back spasms, is good to go, per Donovan. – 5:32 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“We’re trying to figure out something that isn’t working.”
The Bulls offense isn’t clicking and the players know it.
Zach LaVine spoke last night on the difficulties of finding his place in a system designed to be more “cohesive” and “equal opportunity.
chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 7:01 PM
“We’re trying to figure out something that isn’t working.”
The Bulls offense isn’t clicking and the players know it.
Zach LaVine spoke last night on the difficulties of finding his place in a system designed to be more “cohesive” and “equal opportunity.
chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 7:01 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine is again listed as probable with low back spasms. Bulls face Pacers on Monday in Indy. – 6:09 PM
Zach LaVine is again listed as probable with low back spasms. Bulls face Pacers on Monday in Indy. – 6:09 PM
More on this storyline
Julia Poe: Kyrie Irving downgraded to doubtful tonight. Zach LaVine is probable, said he was good to go this morning. Back injury happened during a collision with Poeltl in the Raptors game. He’s been using heat packs a lot this week, but he’s still not worried about it long term. -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / November 1, 2023
LaVine said he tries not to think often about the possibility of being traded by the Bulls. He also feels assured they would provide upfront communication before making a major move. “I feel like I’m in a good situation now where, if anything were to happen, they would let me know,” he said. “I have good communication with them and my agent. “But there’s been stars traded before, high-level guys, who didn’t know about it as well. You’ve just got to hope you have a good relationship — or at least you have a heads up for the family.” -via Chicago Tribune / November 1, 2023
It’s clear to LaVine that if things don’t change this season, the Bulls front office will be forced to make roster moves. But in the short term, he’s focused on getting the offense off the ground — and not on trade buzz. “You take it with a grain of salt,” he said. “It doesn’t affect me because at this point I’m in my 10th year. It’s nothing I haven’t heard before. It’s unbothering to me.” -via Chicago Tribune / November 1, 2023