After undergoing surgery in May, LaVine couldn’t scrimmage or undergo contact drills.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/31/zach-lavine-finds-his-way-to-the-rim-once-again-as-he-leads-chicago-bulls-postseason-push-im-able-to-do-everything-i-need-to/

A source told the Sun-Times back in February that the asking price for LaVine was too steep at the time, but has that price been lowered in the wake of the Bradley Beal trade?

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/6/21/23768249/bulls-weighing-continuity-over-roster-restart-draft-night

As well as LaVine has been playing recently, his defensive rating was at 115.8.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/12/31/23534078/bulls-close-2022-with-loss-hoping-zach-lavine-getting-right

Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker during the second half of in Portland, Ore., Friday.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230324/derozan-sits-out-but-bulls-have-no-problems-in-portland

Bulls guard Zach LaVine saves the ball from going out of bounds in front of Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little during the second half Friday in Portlant.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/26/with-9-games-left-where-do-the-chicago-bulls-stand-in-the-nba-play-in-tournament/

But none of this will happen as quickly as Bulls fans want since reports first surfaced that LaVine is interested in a trade.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-arturas-karnisovas-20231128-ymq7c4e3bree3pidtw5gbyxqaa-story.html

Caruso hit the winner off a feed from Zach LaVine after stripping Pascal Siakam as he attempted a runner just inside the Raptors foul line.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/10/caruso-nails-3-in-overtime-to-give-the-bulls-a-wild-104-103-win-over-raptors/

Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) yells at guard Zach LaVine (8) during a timeout in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center on March 17, 2023, in Chicago.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-bulls-timberwolves-031723-photos-20230318-e4fk4oazibgbvepvgvbivztwva-photogallery.html

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine drives past Pistons guard Jaden Ivey during the second half Saturday in Detroit.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-cb-chicago-bulls-detroit-pistons-zach-lavine-20231029-cqrjpciqyzcgzd6yhzrmogddqu-story.html

Chicago has some exciting scorers, spearheaded by LaVine, but could use a few more players to give the shooting guard even more freedom.

Source: https://gamerant.com/nba-2k24-best-shooting-guards-ranked-two-2-ratings-highest-ovr/

DeRozan and LaVine also became the second set of Bulls teammates to each score at least 39, joining Jordan (44) and Scottie Pippen (40) in a 1996 game against the Indiana Pacers.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/18/nickelback-offers-heats-jimmy-butler-to-come-sing-along-live-lowry-out-vs-bulls/

Despite the hindrance, LaVine found success around the rim through dunks and layups, finishing with 30 points and four assists.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/20/recapping-the-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-leads-a-dominant-performance-in-paris-and-demar-derozan-makes-his-return-known/

Even in Wednesday’s game, LaVine felt the Bulls failed to “sit down” the Pistons in the fourth quarter.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-complete-games-second-half-lead-20230303-mhjqxgrlkzfkzfuvmnhn2gsmza-story.html

Foot injury will sideline Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine for a week: ‘It felt a little better and just progressively got worse’

Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/12/01/foot-injury-will-sideline-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-for-a-week-it-felt-a-little-better-and-just-progressively-got-worse/

For a guy with one playoff win in nine seasons, excuses surround LaVine like protective feathers.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/4/13/23682074/the-next-step-in-zach-lavines-bulls-legacy-beat-jimmy-butler

Fox is another Klutch client, and LaVine reportedly likes the idea of pairing with Fox in the Kings backcourt.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/18/zach-lavine-reportedly-could-be-interested-in-the-sacramento-kings-or-a-future-with-the-chicago-bulls/

How many assists will Zach LaVine (Chi) record?

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/03/24/best-nba-prop-bets-today-bulls-vs-blazers-bettors-fade-damian-lillard/

“If I had big hands I think that would help me out — but I can’t even palm the ball well,” LaVine joked.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/31/zach-lavine-finds-his-way-to-the-rim-once-again-as-he-leads-chicago-bulls-postseason-push-im-able-to-do-everything-i-need-to/

Instead, I throw a nice chunk of change on LaVine to score at least 35 in a Bulls victory; that’s at +630.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2023/1/21/23564979/sports-betting-nfl-nba-college-basketball

LaVine has made the NBA All-Star Game in each of the past two seasons and has staked his claim as one of the league’s top scorers.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/nba-all-star-shoots-down-new-york-knicks/