Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/how-the-bulls-situation-with-zach-lavine-is-taking-shape-211644393.html
Full Quote: LaVine and his representation hold several preferred landing spots, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and each team has registered some level of interest in the Bulls guard. LaVine also has an eye on joining the San Antonio Spurs, sources said, in order to pair with rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and reunite with head coach Gregg Popovich, who oversaw the 2020 Team USA outfit that LaVine helped win a gold medal in Tokyo. There are several other contending situations LaVine would welcome joining, sources said, one being Sacramento. The Kings signed LaVine to an offer sheet during his restricted free agency in 2018, albeit before this present front office regime took the reins in Northern California.
If Chicago does intend to start a complete teardown and makeover, then Bulls guard and defensive stalwart Alex Caruso could possibly net Chicago its greatest return of any player on the roster.
The sense around NBA decision-makers is that Caruso’s contract — still with another season at just under $10 million for 2024-25, plus his malleability alongside most players — could generate a market that touches most of the league, championship contenders and inexperienced playoff hopefuls alike.
The Bulls have already required multiple first-round picks for the 29-year-old veteran when opposing teams have asked about Caruso’s availability. If his number of suitors were to indeed match the breadth of teams that checked with Portland about landing Jrue Holiday this fall, it’s not unreasonable to expect Caruso to fetch the Bulls a similar price point of draft capital, as Holiday netted the Blazers both a 2024 and 2029 first-round pick.
by howser343
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I mean…at least he’s giving us options instead of trying to force himself to one destination.
Nah you are going to the team with the best offer. Zach will be fine with his 15% trade kicker
Sacramento is a sleeper for Lavine. I think he fits there pretty well and they have the assets to make it happen. It would be absolutely hilarious if he went to the Spurs lmao
The spurs and kings would be interesting. Kings I would want something like huerter, barnes, Mitchell, picks in return. Idk who the spurs would give keldon? Jones?
He wants to build his brand as Wemby’s running mate, I respect it
Zach for Wemby. That sounds like a fair deal to me 👉🏾👈🏾
Lol fuck off you’re going to the team with the best offer period
Anyone remember that guy that ordered a Bulls Lavine jersey but got sent a Sacramento one? Lol dude might have gotten it in advance
Zach for Keegan Murray lol I can dream
magic is the sleeper to me they are in need of scoring pretty bad
Has anyone figured out a good realistic Kings trade? Realistic means no Murray.
I feel like it’ll be them or Miami. I’ve seen more good Miami multiple team trades where we get young guys and picks and they keep herro.
I like his fit with the Lakers and Heat. LeBron/Jimmy would still be the crunch time ball handler, which is a big weakness Zach has. The Lakers/Heat would benefit from Zachs 3pt shooting and half court scoring in general. Both have elite rim protectors and usually end up being pretty good on defense, so Zach wouldn’t be a huge liability there. Both teams would likely benefit from and have room to accommodate his usual usage on offense.