November has brought whispers of a significant NBA trade, with star guard Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls open to exploring new opportunities.
NBA insider Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports shed light on LaVine’s preferred landing spots, revealing that the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers are on the top of his list. These teams have reciprocated with varying levels of interest in the explosive Bulls guard.
Intriguingly, LaVine is also considering a move to the San Antonio Spurs to team up with rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and reunite with head coach Gregg Popovich, who guided the 2020 Team USA to a gold medal in Tokyo.
Adding another layer to the trade landscape, LaVine is open to other contending situations, with the Sacramento Kings emerging as a potential destination. The Kings previously pursued LaVine during his restricted free agency in 2018, although that effort predates the current front office regime in Sacramento.
Navigating the trade talks is LaVine’s substantial contract, now in the second year of a five-year, $215 million max deal, featuring a player option in the fifth year.
In the current NBA season, the 28-year-old guard has showcased his scoring prowess, averaging 22.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in 35.6 minutes per game.
