With news breaking that Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine will be out through the end of the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season per multiple sources, it seems all but certain LaVine will remain with the team beyond the Feb. 8 trade deadline. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the “Bulls say … LaVine, in consultation with team and Klutch Sports Group” elected to get the surgery on his right foot.
Charania also notes LaVine will have the surgery next week and is expected to miss 4-to-6 months. A press release from the Bulls’ organization noted that the UCLA alum sought out other opinions before choosing to get surgery.
The Chicago star will turn 29 this coming March, and will have three years left (the last being a player option) on a four-year, $178 million deal he is currently playing the first season of.
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LaVine has averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game with Chicago this season.
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