The tumult between the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine continued over the weekend following an awkward post-game incident after Chicago’s win over the Miami Heat. Tensions continue to swirl amid ongoing trade rumors concerning the high-flying guard, meaning any sense of discontent is under a microscope.
The moment in question came just after the Bulls defeated the Heat 102-97 at home Saturday night. Despite the win, LaVine was seen pulling away from a member of Chicago’s public relations team, ignoring a request for a post-game interview with the team’s television partner and instead heading straight for the Bulls locker room. After the game, the Chicago Suns-Times’ Joe Crowley described the front office as “less than thrilled” about the exchange. LaVine did speak to the media that night and addressed the moment in his comments. He didn’t appear to read into things very much.
‘‘Just a miscommunication with the PR team,” LaVine said after the game. “We’re all fine.”