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Bulls GM Marc Eversley has ‘every intention’ of resigning Zach LaVine

LaVine is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Zach LaVine has a career altering decision to make this offseason.

The two-time All-Star is set to become an unrestricted free agent and will have several suitors to attempt to sign him away from the Chicago Bulls.

Following the 2022 NBA draft on Thursday, Bulls GM Marc Eversley spoke to the media, which included his thoughts on LaVine’s pending free agency, stating that the team has ‘every intention’ to resigning LaVine.

“We’re prepared to do what it would take to bring Zach back,” Eversley said.

In exit interviews, LaVine spoke highly of his relationship with the front office and his love for Chicago and his teammates but also stated his excitement to partake in free agency for the first time.

Though in recent reports, LaVine is expected to return to the Bulls.

Check out Eversley’s full media availability from Thursday below.

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Marc Eversley on Zach LaVine’s free agency: It’s our every intention to bring him back

Rob Schaefer: Marc Eversley on Zach LaVine’s impending free agency: “It’s our every intention to bring him back. We’re excited about the opportunity to sit down and talk with him, we think he’ll be excited for the opportunity to sit down with us.” …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
GM Marc Eversley on whether the Bulls will offer a max contract to Zach LaVine: “We’re prepared to do what it will take to bring Zach back.” – 11:16 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Marc Eversley, on if the Bulls will offer Zach LaVine a max contract: “We’re prepared to do what it would take to bring Zach back.” – 11:16 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Marc Eversley on if the Bulls intend to offer Zach LaVine a max contract: “I think we are prepared to do what it will take to bring Zach back in the fold.” – 11:15 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Michael Reinsdorf going through the Zach LaVine max contract offer that Eversley just dropped on him … pic.twitter.com/ezwI90302y – 11:12 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Marc Eversley says the Bulls front office spoke with Dalen Terry on the phone shortly after making the pick and felt bolstered by the rookie’s visible excitement.
“He told us he would run here right now if he could.” – 11:12 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Marc Eversley says Lonzo Ball is currently continuing rehab for his knee in Los Angeles and says “all reports are good.”
He hopes Ball will be a full participant in training camp this year, but wouldn’t specify what Ball’s readiness is right now. – 11:11 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Marc Eversley says Bulls are focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic. Said that could be addressed via free agency or trade – 11:10 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Marc Eversley says the Bulls have “every intention” to bring Zach LaVine back to Chicago next season but have yet to sit down with him and his agent for that formal conversation. – 11:09 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls GM Marc Eversley said Lonzo Ball is working out in LA, still doing his rehab. The Bulls’ performance staff is working with Ball and Ball’s trainers. “All reports are good,” Eversley said. – 11:09 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Marc Eversley on Zach LaVine’s impending free agency: “It’s our every intention to bring him back. We’re excited about the opportunity to sit down and talk with him, we think he’ll be excited for the opportunity to sit down with us.” – 11:09 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Marc Eversley on Zach re-signing – said they have “every intention to bring him back.” – 11:08 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls GM Marc Eversley said Dalen Terry is a “pretty good shooter” but, like Terry, cited that as an area that needs improvement. – 11:08 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls GM Marc Eversley on Dalen Terry: “He’s gonna bring versatility on both ends of the floor.”
Says Terry can switch 1-3 defensively and get out and run. Fits the turnover-forcing identity Bulls employed at their defensive height. Called him a “capable” 3-point shooter – 11:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls GM Marc Eversley said Dalen Terry will bring versatility and can switch positions 1-3. Envisions him running the floor in transition. Called him a “capable” 3-point shooter. Cited his “energy and vibe” and said he competes, plays hard. – 11:04 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls GM Marc Eversley says the Bulls spent time with Dalen Terry and his family several weeks ago outside of his workout and scouting at Arizona.
“We were really, really impressed.” – 11:04 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
CHICAGO BULLS PICK DALEN TERRY OF ARIZONA #18
SNAP GRADE: A
@David Thorpe: Love when good teams keep their eyes on the future. Terry is a natural talent and athlete who is a gifted passer. Kinda like Lonzo Ball at this age. LaVine/DeMar should love him.
https://t.co/LIiDCynK7i pic.twitter.com/deIZFVNwTJ – 9:58 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Teams should be required to draft a shooting guard at #13:
1996 — Kobe Bryant
2014 — Zach LaVine
2015 — Devin Booker
2017 — Donovan Mitchell
2019 — Tyler Herro pic.twitter.com/Mx0WkJuz48 – 9:27 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a duo this season:
57.3 — Kyrie and Durant
56.0
55.0
54.0
53.5 — LeBron and Davis
52.3 — LaVine and DeMar pic.twitter.com/E6s9uoF5Vg – 12:31 PM

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Bulls focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic

Rob Schaefer: Marc Eversley says Bulls are focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic. Said that could be addressed via free agency or trade Source: Twitter @rob_schaef What’s the buzz on Twitter? Rob Schaefer @ rob_schaef Marc …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Marc Eversley says Bulls are focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic. Said that could be addressed via free agency or trade – 11:10 PM
Nikola Vucevic @NikolaVucevic
I probably sound old but what happened to nice classy suits??? #NBADraft – 6:48 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2011, the @Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Players in this draft have accounted for 31 All-Star nods:
7 – Irving
6 – Jimmy Butler
5 – Kawhi Leonard
5 – Klay Thompson
4 – Kemba Walker
2 – Isaiah Thomas
2 – Nikola Vucevic pic.twitter.com/vY8aFVBKXY – 11:01 AM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls have traded three first-round picks to acquire Nikola Vucevic and DeMar DeRozan.
Does that raise the likelihood of using one on Thursday night?
For ⁦@NBCSChicago⁩: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 5:48 PM

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Meanwhile, the Bulls remain invested in finding the optimal frontcourt lynchpin to pair with LaVine and DeRozan. Chicago continues to explore the trade market for two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, sources said. It has registered interest in Rudy Gobert, but the Bulls do not appear willing to include Patrick Williams alongside Vucevic in a trade package for Gobert, sources told B/R. -via Bleacher Report / June 14, 2022

 

‘All reports are good’ on Lonzo Ball’s rehab status, Bulls hopeful he’ll be ready for training camp

KC Johnson: Bulls GM Marc Eversley said Lonzo Ball is working out in LA, still doing his rehab. The Bulls’ performance staff is working with Ball and Ball’s trainers. “All reports are good,” Eversley said. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What’s the buzz on …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Marc Eversley says Lonzo Ball is currently continuing rehab for his knee in Los Angeles and says “all reports are good.”
He hopes Ball will be a full participant in training camp this year, but wouldn’t specify what Ball’s readiness is right now. – 11:11 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls GM Marc Eversley said Lonzo Ball is working out in LA, still doing his rehab. The Bulls’ performance staff is working with Ball and Ball’s trainers. “All reports are good,” Eversley said. – 11:09 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
CHICAGO BULLS PICK DALEN TERRY OF ARIZONA #18
SNAP GRADE: A
@David Thorpe: Love when good teams keep their eyes on the future. Terry is a natural talent and athlete who is a gifted passer. Kinda like Lonzo Ball at this age. LaVine/DeMar should love him.
https://t.co/LIiDCynK7i pic.twitter.com/deIZFVNwTJ – 9:58 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
After a slow start from 3-point range in his NBA career, Lonzo Ball has blossomed into one of the league’s better shooters from range. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/02/18/lon… – 6:00 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
In a video with Uninterrupted, Lonzo Ball revealed the best advice ever given to him but former teammate LeBron James. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/06/11/lon… – 4:00 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2018, the NBA Draft was held in Brooklyn, N.Y. The top five picks:
1. Markelle Fultz, PHI
2. Lonzo Ball, LAL
3. Jayson Tatum, BOS
4. Josh Jackson, PHX
5. De’Aaron Fox, SAC
Other notables:
13. Donovan Mitchell, UTA
14. Bam Adebayo, MIA
22. Jarrett Allen, BKN pic.twitter.com/1ervfAfpx3 – 12:01 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
On this day in 2017 these five were selected at the top of the NBA draft:
1. Markelle Fultz
2. Lonzo Ball
3. Jayson Tatum
4. Josh Jackson
5. De’Aaron Fox
If there was a redraft, who would be in the top 5? pic.twitter.com/UzmNeXIdHi – 10:22 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
On this day in 2017 these five were selected at the top of the NBA draft:
1.Markelle Fultz
2.Lonzo Ball
3.Jayson Tatum
4.Josh Jackson
5. De’Aaron Fox
If there was a redraft, who would be in the top 5? pic.twitter.com/t7fkcHLfed – 10:22 AM

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KC Johnson: Will Lonzo Ball be ready for training camp? Eversley: “I certainly hope so.” -via Twitter @KCJHoop / June 23, 2022
The Lakers sat at No. 2, and were fixated on UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball. They didn’t even bring Tatum in for a workout. The reasons for these decisions are painful to revisit for those who made them, and somewhat lost to history because the principals — Bryan Colangelo (Philadelphia) and Magic Johnson (Lakers) — are no longer in their roles. Tatum saw them as slights and used them as motivation. “The Lakers were my favorite team, and Kobe was my favorite player,” says Tatum, who wore a purple No. 24 wristband to honor Bryant in Boston’s win against the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. “So it was crazy that the Lakers had the second pick and I was so close to a dream come true. But it was just like they didn’t want anything to do with me at the time.” -via ESPN / June 8, 2022
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball’s season ended early when he dealt with some knee issues which led to a meniscus surgery in late January. Playing in just 35 games in his first year with the team, Ball said he loved performing in front of fans at the United Center. “Playing there is amazing, personally those are my favorite fans,” Ball told HEIR Company. “I love playing in front of Chicago.” -via NBC Chicago / June 6, 2022

 

“Arturas and Billy really took the time …

“Arturas and Billy really took the time to get to know Zach LaVine, and knew that he wanted to win,” Reinsdorf told ESPN. “Zach had been on some bad teams, and just like it wasn’t Devin Booker’s fault in Phoenix for those years, it wasn’t Zach’s fault here. We needed to get him help. Billy, Arturas and (general manager) Marc Eversley spend a lot of time with our players. These aren’t assets, these are people. But especially with Zach, they took time to understand what he is all about. It was easy for people on the outside to say, “Oh, he’s just a scorer and he doesn’t care.’ But these knew better about Zach, because they spend time and get beyond the basketball with him.”

Two strong executives expected to be …

Two strong executives expected to be considered for the vacancy are Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley and New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Both are basketball mavens who have been instrumental in building playoff-caliber teams, and each possesses vast relationships with players around the league.

Bulls general manager Marc Eversley to represent team at draft lottery

The Bulls have just a 20.3% chance of keeping their first-round pick this year.

Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley will reportedly represent the organization at the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.

The Bulls will be hoping Eversley can bring the organization some luck as they face low odds of keeping their first-round pick. They enter the lottery slotted eighth but will send their pick to the Orlando Magic if it lands outside of the top four.

Of course, Chicago traded its first-round pick this year to the Magic in the deal to acquire All-Star Nikola Vucevic. They have a 20.3% chance of keeping the pick, but will likely end up sending it to Orlando barring a miraculous jump up in the lottery.

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The organization last won the No. 1 overall pick in 2008 when they drafted Derrick Rose. Since then, the highest they have selected was fourth when they drafted Patrick Williams from Florida State last year.

The NBA draft is scheduled to take place on July 29.

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Bulls talking to several assistants

The Chicago Bulls were granted permission to speak with several assistants for the franchise’s head coaching job and interviews with candidates are well underway, sources told ESPN. No permission was necessary for former Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson to interview, but new executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley are talking to several assistant coaches still involved in the playoffs, including Milwaukee’s Darvin Ham, Denver’s Wes Unseld Jr. and Miami’s Dan Craig, sources said.

K.C. Johnson: This, from @wojespn, …

K.C. Johnson: This, from @wojespn, echoes what I said on @mullyhaugh on @670TheScore yesterday and wrote on July 21. With the 20-21 calendar uncertain, the long play remains in effect. In meantime, AK has empowered Boylen, staff during evaluation process. Where are the Chicago Bulls on Jim Boylen’s future? “Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley are spending time evaluating and getting to know Boylen, and remain in no rush deciding on the coach’s future. They’re able to watch him in the gym with players, talk philosophy and learn about his staff. Because several potential head-coaching candidates among the assistant’s poll are coaching in the bubble for the foreseeable future, there’s even less rush to open up a search process now.”