Is Zach Lavine on his way out of the Windy City?
According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Chicago Bulls have begun “contacting teams” about a Zach Lavine trade.
Fischer believes the asking price for Lavine could “exceed” that of what the Washington Wizards are asking for in a Bradley Beal trade.
“Wishful executives will keep their eyes peeled on Portland and Damian Lillard, but it’s the Chicago Bulls who have started contacting teams, quietly gauging the trade interest in Zach LaVine, league sources told Yahoo Sports,” Fischer wrote. “It remains to be seen just how willing Chicago is to part ways with LaVine, or if it receives a commensurate offer for his services. LaVine has four seasons remaining on his five-year, $215 million contract, and multiple teams have indicated the Bulls are holding a steep valuation for LaVine — one that’s likely to exceed what Washington can ultimately net for Beal.”
Lavine signed a contract extension with the Bulls last summer and has four years left on his deal.
Only 28 years old and one year removed from an All-Star appearance, Lavine still has a lot to offer to prospective teams.
Lavine averaged nearly 25 points per game last season, but the Bulls were one of the more disappointing teams in the league as they lost to the Miami Heat in the play-in.
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