According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there has been an “increased openness” from the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine to explore potential trades, and NBA teams around the league are monitoring the situation closely. LaVine inked a five-year, $215 million contract extension with the Bulls in the 2022 offseason.
Chicago is just 4-7 on the season, and LaVine has been having a rough year. He’s averaging 21.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 40.9% from the field and 30.9% from beyond the arc. However, if the right team made a move for him, he could make a real impact on their success level this season.
With all that in mind, here are five teams that should consider trading for LaVine.