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Arturas Karnisovas: We hope Zach LaVine is here for a long time

KC Johnson: Artūras Karnišovas on Zach LaVine: “We’ve been very open that we hope Zach is here for a long time. Nothing has changed.” Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What’s the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops AK feels the LaVine knee is going to …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
AK feels the LaVine knee is going to be healthy … confident with free agency. – 12:20 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Arturas on the re-signing process for Zach LaVine: “We’ve been very open that we hope Zach is here for a long time. Nothing has changed.” – 12:13 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Artūras Karnišovas on Zach LaVine: “We’ve been very open that we hope Zach is here for a long time. Nothing has changed.” – 12:12 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Arturas Karnisovas on what attracted the Bulls to Dalen Terry: “High motor, energy guy. 6-7, 7-1 wingspan. Good defender. Versatile guy.” Said he was “loudest guy in the gym” during workout – 12:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
With free agency beginning Thursday, it’s important to remember the Bulls’ commitment to do whatever it takes to retain Zach LaVine began last offseason. They’ll just formally follow through on that commitment this week.
Column for ⁦@NBCSChicago⁩: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 10:07 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
Amid all of the Kyrie Irving speculation, he is 95-1 to win #NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2022-23. Bradley Beal is 110-1 and Zach LaVine is 160-1. Steph Curry is 18-1 behind seven others. Doncic, Embiid, Giannis are 1-2-3 most likely. LeBron James is 23-1. – 8:40 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2014, the NBA Draft was held in New York, N.Y. The top five picks:
1. Andrew Wiggins, CLE
2. Jabari Parker, MIL
3. Joel Embiid, PHI
4. Aaron Gordon, ORL
5. Dante Exum, UTA
Other notables:
7. Julius Randle, LAL
13. Zach LaVine, MIN
41. Nikola Jokic, DEN pic.twitter.com/SfsJNlxvJE – 4:01 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
LaVine is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/06/24/bul… – 1:00 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
This quote from Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd stands out to why Dalen Terry is a Bull. In his optimized version, he can read game well, cut and pass. If he hits potential, seamless fit alongside premier decision-maker Lonzo Ball, placing Zach LaVine in more catch-and-shoot situations pic.twitter.com/buw1kyXPnV – 11:25 AM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
LaVine is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/06/24/bul… – 10:00 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
With Zach Collins’ contract guaranteeing today, the Spurs’ max cap space potential is now $34.4 million.
That’s still enough to send a max offer to a free agent with 0-6 years experience (Ayton as example).
Not enough for player with 7 or more years experience (Ex: LaVine) – 5:16 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
LaVine is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/06/24/bul… – 1:26 PM

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Joe Cowley: AK on sticking with the core: “Continuity? Yes, because this group has only been here since [last] October. … start of the season last year was really positive and how we want to play.” -via Twitter @JCowleyHoops / June 27, 2022

 

Zach LaVine “very much in play” entering free agency

K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago joined the Mully & Haugh Show on Tuesday morning to discuss LaVine’s future. “The safe bet is still that Zach will return (to Chicago),” Johnson said. He offered that with a caveat though. “I’m just reporting what …

K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago joined the Mully & Haugh Show on Tuesday morning to discuss LaVine’s future. “The safe bet is still that Zach will return (to Chicago),” Johnson said. He offered that with a caveat though. “I’m just reporting what I was hearing at the Combine – and that is multiple people connected to other teams, agents, etc., the chatter at that Combine, the representation of that chatter is that Zach is very much in play,” Johnson said. “Now that said, the Bulls are still very confident in their ability to re-sign Zach LaVine. Michael Reinsdorf has said it. Arturas Karnisovas has said it. They still have the power to pay him more than any other franchise.”

Source: Audacy

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Our latest Offseason Preview on @spotrac features the Chicago Bulls! They were back last season…until injuries hit. Chicago limped into the playoffs before an offseason where everything centers around Zach LaVine. And finding more depth. Read more here:
spotrac.com/research/nba/2… – 11:24 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Wrote two weeks ago about why LaVine to Portland is highly unlikely from both sides and I still believe that to be the case. Don’t think he’s who they’d be looking at even if they did somehow clear the cap space bleacherreport.com/articles/10035… – 10:46 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
The early word on Deandre Ayton’s restricted free agency, Atlanta’s big offseason plans, and just how available Zach LaVine will be on the open market, at @BR_NBA: bleacherreport.com/articles/10036… – 9:55 AM
Zach LaVine @ZachLaVine
😳😳😳….. damn wiggs – 11:18 PM

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“The fact that he’s going to look at other teams legitimately is serious,” Johnson said. “I think the fact that other teams are going to make an aggressive bid to get him is serious. And I think the fact that the Bulls are very confident that they’re going to retain him are all serious, are all simultaneously (true). It’s going to be a fascinating free agency in July.” -via Audacy / May 24, 2022
Zach LaVine — who starred at UCLA before getting drafted #13 overall in 2014 — hit up Craig’s in West Hollywood with his wife, Hunter … and after chowing down on some grub, the cameras had to ask him about his future. The 2-time Slam Dunk champ initially played it cool … explaining his appearance shouldn’t be a big deal, considering he lives in L.A. When asked to give a message to Laker Nation, LaVine’s response is enough to give fans a glimmer of hope. “I’ve always been a big fan,” he said as he hopped in his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. -via Twitter / May 24, 2022
Daniel Greenberg: The Chicago Bulls are very confident that they can re-sign Zach LaVine, per @KC Johnson on @mullyhaugh. -via Twitter / May 24, 2022

Arturas Karnisovas has ‘hope for continuity’ for the Bulls this summer

After a successful offseason last summer, the Bulls will look to become contenders this offseason.

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17, the Chicago Bulls will head into the offseason looking to build a team that’s poised to advance past the first round next season.

For Arturas Karnisovas, Chicago’s VP of Basketball Operations, the Bulls will look to retain their core, including unrestricted free agent Zach LaVine, to help build ‘continuity’ going forward.

“I hope for continuity, because we’re competing against teams that have been together 3-5 years. Results come when you keep the same group longer,” Arturas Karnisovas told the media in exit interviews. “We’ll figure out what additions we need — shooting, defense, size, athleticism — we’ll sit down & figure it out.”

Last offseason, the Bulls made quite the splash around the league, adding All-Star DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso which helped bolster their team around Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and Patrick Williams. Those significant additions helped revitalize Chicago as a destination for notable, winning players.

“I was pleasantly surprised last summer how many people wanted to play in Chicago,” Karnisovas said. “The history of this franchise, the city of Chicago, I think anybody that steps into the UC feels the passion & energy…a lot of people want to play in Chicago.”

For LaVine, he is eligible for a five-year, $212 million max contract extension with the Bulls.

In a few months, we’ll see how much LaVine, and others, want to play in the Windy City.

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Arturas Karnisovas on Zach LaVine free agency: I hope he’s in Chicago for a long time

Jamal Collier: Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is addressing reporters right now to wrap up the season. On Zach LaVine: “I hope he’s here for a long time.” Source: Twitter @JamalCollier What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mike McGraw @ McGrawDHSports …

Jamal Collier: Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is addressing reporters right now to wrap up the season. On Zach LaVine: “I hope he’s here for a long time.”

Source: Twitter @JamalCollier

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Realistically, there’s not likely to be much serious competition for #Bulls when it comes to Zach LaVine free agency. Pistons, Spurs, Magic have most room. – 1:25 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Zach LaVine exit interview with the media … summed up … pic.twitter.com/aa36lO1sgr – 1:17 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine acknowledges that being a max player is important to him, but that he’ll be paid what he’s worth: “I see myself as a top guy in this league and I think I’ve proven that over the last four years.”
Said details are for Bulls front office and his agency to hammer out – 1:12 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on the possibility of max contract offers: “You get paid what you’re valued at and I see myself as a top guy in this league.” – 1:11 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Asked Zach LaVine directly if Bulls are leader in clubhouse for free agency. Said it’s a business decision and will stay “open-eyed.” – 1:11 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on why he’s not committing to anything early into free agency: “I’ve been here for the past five years. I have to do this as a business decision, as a man, just to not be viewed one way. It’s unrestricted free agency. For my family, for me … I have to be open-eyed.” – 1:08 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine asked about taking less money to add help. Said they’ll have to talk to his agent Rich Paul, not him. – 1:03 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine says he will go into free agency with an open mind and doesn’t plan to make a “fast decision” but also expressed respect for Artūras and the team.
“I hope everybody understands how much I care about the Bulls.” – 1:03 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine called his free agency “exciting.” He understands the relationship he has with the Bulls. Going into everything, however, open-minded. Plans to enjoys the “whole” of free agency – “A through Z.” – 1:02 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine is meeting with specialist soon to determine next steps on knee treatment. Not sure whether it will come to another surgery yet – 1:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine said free agency is a “big decision for him and his family” and will take his time and “look at everything.” – 1:01 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine is going to take a week off to “chill out” before dealing with doctors and the knee. – 1:01 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine said he was putting his team before himself, contract year and all. – 1:00 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine on getting his knee ready, had to annoy the training staff at night, overtime work, mind over matter sacrifice. – 1:00 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
LaVine says he plans to fly back to Los Angeles to meet with his knee specialist. He didn’t specify if surgery or another type of procedure is on the table for this summer. – 12:59 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine said he needs to get his knee back to 100 percent. Said he will visit his doctor in LA and will figure out the best plan of action. – 12:59 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
LaVine says he’ll go see his doctor in LA about his knee and decide the best course of action. #Bulls – 12:59 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine says he feels “a lot better now” and expects to test out of COVID protocol today.
“It sucks, man. Especially with things you can’t control. … It was just a terrible feeling.” – 12:58 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine says he feels much better and expects to test out of COVID protocols today. Already has one negative test – 12:58 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Zach LaVine says he’s feeling a lot better today after feeling terrible for a couple days, said he tested negative today. #Bulls – 12:58 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine, via Zoom, said he got a negative test today but the first two days “he felt terrible” – 12:58 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
A masked Zach LaVine now speaking to media. – 12:57 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is addressing reporters right now to wrap up the season.
On Zach LaVine: “I hope he’s here for a long time.” – 12:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
AK said Zach LaVine’s knee won’t come into play with his UFA status (my words: because MRI showed nothing structurally wrong) and said it hasn’t been determined yet if LaVine will need surgery. (my words again: it’s likely headed that way but I’m told that final decision not made – 12:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
AK on Zach LaVine: “What he had to go through the second part of the season, we definitely appreciate him battling and being available every game.” – 12:02 PM

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That’s a lot of dough. And in the opinion of All-Star teammate DeMar DeRozan, LaVine is worth every penny. “Yeah. Max player, max talent, max everything,” DeRozan said when asked if LaVine is a max-worthy player after the Bulls’ season-ending loss to the Bucks Wednesday night. “He’s one of those players in this league that you don’t see too often. I tell him all the time how envious I am of the things he’s able to do. He deserves everything that’s coming to him for sure.” -via NBC Sports / April 28, 2022