The 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season is just getting started, but it’s safe to say the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> will enter rebuild mode at some point. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine">Zach LaVine</a> could be one of the first to leave the team, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> as a potential destination.



The 28-year-old could give them depth and talent behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the purple and gold would rather trade for Demar DeRozan or Alex Caruso instead of LaVine. 



“I’ve actually heard that they’re more interested in DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. A.C., he’s the one that got away,” Buha said in an appearance on Hoops Tonight, via Lakers Nation. “Lakers fans, it still bothers them. Inside of the organization, it’s still a very divisive topic. And then DeMar is someone the Lakers have courted for several years now.“



<h2>This could make more sense for the Lakers</h2>



DeRozan could bring not only an upgrade in terms of talent but also more veteran presence in the locker room. The team has good memories from Caruso’s time in LA, where he contributed to the franchise’s 17th NBA championship in 2020.



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Besides, the financial factor could make them even more logical targets for the Lakers. While LaVine is due more than $40 million in each of the three seasons remaining on his contract, DeRozan’s deal is up in 2024 and Caruso is making less than $10m in the next two years.


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“Both of those guys are on more manageable contracts. Alex has a partial guarantee for next season, DeMar is an expiring contract,” Buha added. “DeMar comes in, he’s that over the top shotmaker that the team seemingly doesn’t really have outside of when LeBron’s jumper is falling. And then Alex Caruso, one of the best point of attack defenders in the league, one of the best perimeter in the league period. We’ve seen the success he’s had next to LeBron and AD in a Lakers jersey, so I think both of those guys make more sense within what the Lakers need. There’s real interest in all three guys, but from what I’ve heard DeMar and Alex are higher on their priority list.”



<h2>Lakers aim to go further than last season</h2>



In Darvin Ham’s first year as head coach, the Lakers built on an unexpected resurgence after the February deadline to make the 2023 Conference Finals. They didn’t have enough firepower to compete against eventual champions Nuggets, but they certainly laid a foundation for this season.


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The team re-signed key contributors such as D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Jarred Vanderbilt while adding the likes of Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, and Christian Wood.



Their 11-8 record suggests the Lakers are still a work in progress, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to try and make even more upgrades to the roster. But the trade deadline is still months away from us, so they could take their time before making any decisions.

NBA Rumors: Lakers prefer two Bulls players ahead of Zach LaVine

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Lakers reportedly prefer DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso before Zach LaVine

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> entered the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season with high hopes and expectations, but they don’t look like the same team that made it to the Western Conference Finals just a handful of months ago. Granted that they haven’t been healthy, yet still, they’ve failed to mesh on the court.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> has put up his usual numbers, albeit most of them have come with the game already out of reach or in the fourth quarter. As for Anthony Davis, he’s been great for the most part, with the occasional MIA game.



But with Austin Reaves struggling to take a leap, D’Angelo Russell’s offensive inconsistency, and the rest of the supporting cast failing to rise to the occasion, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Rob Pelinka making some moves before the trade deadline.



LeBron has already spoken: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/angry-lebron-james-demands-a-lot-of-changes-from-the-lakers-after-career-worst-loss-20231128-BUS-88352.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A lot has to change</a>. And if history has taught us something, it’s that once LeBron talks, his GM listens, and he’s not going to sleep on his laurels. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the three most likely trade candidates for the Purple &amp; Gold.



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<h2>3 Potential Targets For The Lakers</h2>



<h2>3. Bojan Bogdanovic</h2>



Bojan Bogdanovic has missed plenty of time with a calf injury, but he’s one of the best three-point shooters in the game, and the Lakers could use someone like him, who has a big body and can play both forward spots while also being able to stretch the floor with his shooting.



The Detroit Pistons refused to trade him last season when his trade value was at an all-time high, so perhaps they could take the same approach now. However, they’re free-falling, and he could grant them another first-round pick.



Also, matching Bogdanovic’s salary shouldn’t be too complicated for the Lakers. They could part ways with some of their young players to entice the Pistons and get them to make the deal.



<h2>2. Alex Caruso</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers have regretted letting Alex Caruso go from the very second he walked out their doors. That was perhaps the biggest mistake of the Pelinka administration.



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Caruso is a championship-caliber role player. He’s not a star by any means, but he might as well be the best at what he does: Providing non-stop defensive energy off the bench, haunding rival players up and down the court, and hyping his teammates up.



The Chicago Bulls have one of the worst records in the league, and while Caruso could still be hurt by the Lakers’ reluctance to pay him and keep him, they could give him a chance to win another championship.


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<h2>1. Zach LaVine</h2>



Zach LaVine has been tangled up in trade rumors for quite a while, and the Lakers are the most logical destination for so many reasons, such as his UCLA past and the fact that he’s also represented by Rich Paul, LeBron’s and Davis’ agent.



LaVine’s relationship with Bulls coach Billy Donovan has never been good, and with the Bulls sliding in the standings, his frustration has been more than evident. It’s now or never for them.



The tricky part will be accommodating LaVine’s massive contract in the Lakers’ books, not to mention the fact that other teams could make a better offer. Even so, he’s the other 25+ points-per-game scorer they so desperately crave right now.

NBA Rumors: Zach LaVine and potential Lakers trade targets

NBA Rumors: Zach LaVine and potential Lakers trade targets - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> have officially hit rock bottom. They suffered another blowout loss, this time to the Boston Celtics, to take their record to just 5-14. On top of that, both DeMar DeRozan and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zach LaVine</a> left with injuries, which headlines a bigger concern.



Even though it’s still early in the season, the Bulls are less than likely to turn things around unless they either make some radical lineup changes or change their roster. The front office has Billy Donovan’s back, so a coaching change could be out of the question.



That means the team needs to come to terms with the fact that they just have to trade Zach LaVine, and they cannot have him miss any more games with injuries, as they just drive his trade value down. LaVine has a long history of injuries, and he’s already missed games with knee and foot ailments this season.



And with the Los Ange<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">les Lakers</a> reportedly keeping tabs on his situation, perhaps the Bulls need to start being more careful with their star guard’s minutes and workload.



<h2>Lakers Will Be Patient</h2>



The Lakers got off to a slow start to the season, and while their interest in LaVine has been reported multiple times in the past, they cannot make any big moves right now after making so many signings in the offseason, as they need to wait until those players are eligible to be traded. 



With that in mind, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that they’re going to be quite patient and do their due diligence on any player they potentially trade for this season:



“I think the Lakers will be patient. We saw what happened last year during the season. There was call for changes, Rob Pelinka and that front office they took a more diligent approach,” said Charania. “They pursued Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline, but then they went the other route, got a bunch of good role players, assembled a team that was kinda similar to that 2020 championship team, with high level rotation players and they go to the Western Conference Finals.”



<h2>Bulls Want Austin Reaves</h2>



The Bulls are no stranger to the Lakers’ potential interest in LaVine, obviously. According to Charania, they would ask for Austin Reaves in any trade package for their coveted star, assuming the Lakers are willing to pay LaVine’s steep salary.



“I expect them to express interest in Zach LaVine, but he’s making almost $40 million. So to total the salaries to reach that amount in a trade, guys like D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, they are not both trade eligible until mid-January,” added Charania. “The Bulls, I’m sure, would covet Austin Reaves in any potential Zach LaVine trade, as any team would. If you’re the Lakers and you’re out there trying to pursue a third star, whether that’s Zach LaVine, anyone else that becomes available, the player that teams will ask about is Austin Reaves 100%. To this point the Lakers have not been inclined to move Austin Reaves, they didn’t put him in a deal for Kyrie Irving.”



Reaves is a valuable part of the Lakers’ rotation, but he hasn’t played well this season, and he might never turn out to become a star, so the Lakers could actually cave in to these demands if they’re desperate to land LaVine.


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LaVine would uplift the Lakers’ ceiling significantly, at least on offense. As for the Bulls, Reaves could be another solid foundational piece to build around, even if he’s not a franchise-caliber player. 


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Bulls to target Lakers' Austin Reaves in Zach LaVine trade

Bulls to target Lakers' Austin Reaves in Zach LaVine trade - Bolavip US

The 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season is just getting started, but many teams seem to already know what this year holds for them. For instance, while the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> can dare to dream with another deep playoff run, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> seem to be heading for another disappointing campaign.



The 2023 runners-up are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-5 record, while the Bulls are 13th sitting at 5-11. Chicago is expected to rebuild sooner or later, which is why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine">Zach LaVine</a> has been the subject of multiple trade rumors lately.



Since Miami is constantly looking to improve around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, it was mentioned as a possible trade suitor for LaVine. However, it looks like the team is not so interested in the Bulls star, especially if it has to involve Tyler Herro to get a deal done.



“But a person in close contact with the Heat front office said Miami has not been pursuing a trade for him, at least as of now. (I would be surprised if that changes.),” wrote Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.



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<h2>LaVine costs way more than Herro</h2>



Though LaVine has failed to prove he can be the leading star of a team with serious aspirations – he made just one playoff appeareance in Chicago (a first-round exit in 2022), he’s still a player that draws interest in the market.


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This season, he’s averaging 21.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, shooting 43.1 from the field and 33.9 percent on threes. But his contract could be a stumbling block, especially for the Heat, since Herro is much cheaper.



LaVine is making just over $40m this season, but he’s due $43m and $45.9m in the next two years. Besides, he holds a player option for the 2026-27 season of nearly $49 million. Herro, on the other hand, is making $27m this season and won’t exceed $33m in any of the remaining seasons on his current four-year contract.



<h2>The Heat reportedly are one of LaVine’s preferred destinations</h2>



This may be painful for LaVine, who reportedly sees Miami as one of his favorite landing spots in the event of a trade. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Heat are one of teams preferred by LaVine and his camp along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.


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Whenever a player looks set to hit the market, the guessing games are on and the rumors can go on for weeks (or months). The trade deadline will be on February 9, so anything can happen until then. If the Bulls turn things around, LaVine may not be traded at all. So we’ll have to wait and see.

NBA Rumors: Where the Heat stand on trading Tyler Herro for Zach LaVine

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Zach LaVine</a> don’t seem to be on the same page anymore. He’s gotten into several stand-offs with coach Billy Donovan, and he recently snubbed a member of their PR team as he walked to the locker room.



If you’ve seen the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> long enough, then you must’ve seen this happen way too many times already. The Bulls are struggling, and LaVine is in his prime and feels like he’s wasting his talents in the Windy City.



As much as the Bulls would rather try and run it back and stay competitive, chances are that the situation will become unsustainable at some point. Enter multiple teams keeping tabs on LaVine’s situation, and it could be just a matter of time before we see him somewhere else.



And according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> could be a safe haven for the UCLA product, who also happens to share agents with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis. However, it’s not like they’re willing to break the bank for him.



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<h2>Lakers May Not Be That High On LaVine</h2>



“Philadelphia’s interest in LaVine has been overstated, as covered here, while I’ve been advised that the Lakers’ reported interest at this early juncture of the season is best described (at most) as TBD,” Stein wrote.



There’s another determining factor, which is that the Lakers cannot trade most of their potential trade chips until later in the season, and the Bulls might not want to wait for that long:



“The Lakers, for starters, couldn’t trade Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura even if they wanted to before Jan. 15. A further slew of summer signees — D’Angelo Russell, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood — can’t be traded before Dec. 15,” added Stein.



<h2>Lakers Want To Get Better From Within</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers could use another floor-spacer next to LeBron and Anthony Davis. Then again, LaVine is entering the second year of a five-year pact, and the new CBA makes it tough to put together three players making big money.



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LaVine is set to make north of $43 million this season. That’s a lot of money for a potential third-scoring option with a history of subpar defense and a temper. Perhaps that’s why the Lakers are reportedly looking to get better from within:



“I’m told the Lakers, at present, are focused on internal improvement, hopeful that getting Jarred Vanderbilt (who is ineligible to be traded this season after signing an extension with the Lakers in September) and Vincent back on the floor regularly will give them a meaningful boost,” Stein added.


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LaVine is a borderline All-Star player who could obviously give the Lakers a big scoring boost. Then again, he might not be what they need to get over the hump and get back to the NBA Finals, especially if getting him means giving up most of their depth.




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NBA Rumors: Lakers have a priority over Zach LaVine

NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Zach LaVine

NBA Rumors: Lakers have a priority over Zach LaVine - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have struggled to beat winning teams this season. And just like it happens with every <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>-led team, that means at least half of the roster will be subject to trade rumors for the next couple of months.



Whether Rob Pelinka goes through another roster overhaul or not remains to be seen, and it’s still way too early in the season. However, we’ve heard and seen this story way too many times in the past not to at least keep an eye on what’s going on in Southern California.



Conversely, the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Chicago Bulls</a> have some major struggles of their own, and with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zach LaVine’s</a> latest incident with a Bulls’ PR representative and all the trade rumors around him, a move somewhere else seems imminent.



LaVine took just nine shots in the Bulls’ latest loss and looked like someone who had given up on his team, and it’s not the first time he’s had some issues with Billy Donovan’s coaching. With that in mind, the Lakers represent a logical potential destination.



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<h2>Lakers Are Keeping An Eye On Chicago</h2>



According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers do have a real interest in trading for LaVine, who’s a UCLA product and also represented by Rich Paul and Klutch Sports, just like LeBron and Anthony Davis:



“The Lakers’ interest in LaVine is real — at the right price,” wrote Buha. “However, LaVine’s potential availability also hints at the possibility of a fire sale in Chicago, with the organization seemingly looking to finally pivot away from its longstanding mediocrity. If additional Bulls players become available, the Lakers would also have interest in DeMar DeRozan and/or former Laker Alex Caruso, according to multiple team sources.”



Of course, they would have to wait until the Bulls bottom out and make their players available first, which could happen at any point between now and the trade deadline.



<h2>It Won’t Be Easy</h2>



The Lakers need to make sure to accommodate LaVine’s contract on their books. He’s slightly overpaid, and the new CBA makes it difficult to have three players making big bucks at the same time:



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“The Lakers’ biggest concern in a potential LaVine trade is his gigantic contract: In addition to his $40.1 million salary for 2023-24, he’s owed $138 million over the next three years (which includes a $49 million player option in 2026-27 he seems likely to exercise),” Buha reported. “Moreover, LaVine has a 15 percent trade kicker that he’d almost certainly have to waive to make a trade to the Lakers feasible financially.”



On top of that, most of the Lakers’ potential trade chips won’t be eligible for a trade until Dec. 15, and it’s not like they could make up for an appealing trade package anyway:



“The Lakers would realistically have to wait until at least until Dec. 15, when most of their roster becomes trade-eligible (Russell, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Reddish, Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes),” Buha continued. “Beyond that, Reaves and Rui Hachimura become trade eligible on Jan. 15. (Davis becomes trade eligible on Feb. 6, but don’t expect them to move him or James. Jarred Vanderbilt cannot be traded due to his multi-year contract extension.) The Lakers aren’t interested in including Reaves in a potential LaVine deal despite his recent move to the bench, according to multiple team sources.”


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Whether the Bulls will be willing to wait for that long or even be slightly interested in whatever the Lakers have to offer remains to be seen. For now, it seems like multiple teams would be in a better position to land the two-time All-Star at this point.


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The Lakers want Zach LaVine, but they can't trade for him now

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Chicago Bulls</a> have struggled to start the season, and that’s not much of a surprise to some. They’re far from a contender to make it to the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> Finals, but they still have an interesting set of talent on their roster.



Over the past couple of years, analysts and fans have wondered whether they’d be willing to trade DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso, Coby White, and even Patrick Williams.



Even so, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zach LaVine</a> has been tied to the most trade rumors on the team for quite a while now. And judging by his latest statements and attitude, it seems like he wouldn’t mind a change of scenery and play for a team that gives him a better shot at a championship.



With that in mind, and with the Bulls continuing to slide in the Eastern Conference standings and potentially considering a roster overhaul, we’ll take a look at three teams that could look to trade for LaVine.



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<h2>3 Potential Landing Spots For Zach LaVine</h2>



<h2>3. Los Angeles Lakers</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers should always be included on any list when it comes to All-Stars or borderline All-Stars available for trade, especially if LeBron James is also in town. In LaVine’s case, the ties are obvious, as he went to college at UCLA and is also represented by Klutch Sports.



The Lakers could benefit a lot from LaVine’s shooting and floor-spacing, not to mention he could be another playmaker every now and then. However, they might not have enough assets to convince the Bulls to take whatever they have to offer for him.



<h2>2. Philadelphia 76ers</h2>



The Philadelphia 76ers are a seamless fit. He fits their timeline and would obviously be a major offensive upgrade over Tobias Harris, even if he gives up some size. The defense could be an issue, but that Big 3 with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid would be unstoppable.



Daryl Morey and the Sixers have more than enough assets to put together an offer the Bulls cannot turn down. On the downside, they might want to wait and spend those chips whenever — if — a bigger-profile player becomes available at some point.



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<h2>1. Miami Heat</h2>



The Miami Heat have failed to land Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook. Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley have reportedly low-balled other teams, and they’ve ended up empty-handed. That simply cannot happen anymore.



The Heat have knocked on the door of an NBA championship twice in the past four years, and LaVine’s shooting could be a perfect complement next to Jimmy Butler. The Heat could also hide him on defense, assuming they’re willing to give up what it takes to get a player of his caliber.



At the end of the day, the Bulls need to look at how to maximize LaVine’s value, and that might mean trading him soon before his discontent becomes all the more evident. If other teams know for a fact he wants to go, they have no incentive to make a big offer for his services.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> are set to enter the 2023-2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>season, their 58th season in the league. This will be Billy Donovan’s third year as head coach.



The Bulls failed to make the playoffs last season, finishing with a record of 40-42. This was the sixth time in the last eight seasons that the Bulls did not reach the postseason. Their most recent appearance was in 2021-2022, when they lost in the first round.



The Bulls have an active roster cap of $161,893,695. Julian Phillips is the lowest-paid player on the roster, with a salary of $1.6 million. Only five players have salaries over $10 million.



<h2>Who is the Chicago Bulls player with a salary of over $40m for the next season?</h2>



The only player on the Bulls roster with a salary over $40 million is Zach LaVine, who is set to earn $40,064,220 this season. This represents 22.81% of the team’s cap. LaVine signed a five-year, $215,159,700 contract with the Bulls.



The player with the second-highest salary on the roster is DeMar DeRozan, who is set to earn $28,600,000 this season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lonzo-ball">Lonzo Ball</a> is the other player with a salary over $20 million, earning $20,465,117 base salary.



Two players on the Bulls roster have two-way contracts and will play in the G League: Onuralp Bitim and Adama Sanogo. Five other players are on the cap hold list.

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NBA: Chicago Bulls to have only one player with a $40m+ salary next season - Bolavip US

NBA: Chicago Bulls to have only one player with a $40m+ salary next season

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> have built their project around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zach LaVine</a> and DeMar DeRozan. And as promising as it seemed at first, it seems like it’ll be years before they’re legit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> contenders — if ever.



With that in mind, fans and analysts alike have wondered whether it’s time to break this roster up and hit the drawing board again. LaVine is still young and should draw some interest.



As a matter of fact, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks</a> actually discussed a potential deal for LaVine. However, the Bulls priced themselves out of the conversation.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Bulls And Knicks Discussed Trade For Zach LaVine</h2>



(Via Fred Katz – The Athletic)



“The Knicks went aggressively after Mitchell last summer, but clearly, they had a ceiling on what they were willing to offer. If they didn’t, Mitchell would be in his home state right now, not Ohio.



Other All-Stars have trickled in and out of the rumor mill over the years, including this summer. New York made contact with the Chicago Bulls about their shooting guard, Zach LaVine, but the asking price for the two-time All-Star was “giant,” as one league source told The Athletic, which is exactly why LaVine remains in Chicago. The Knicks and Bulls, according to league sources, never got close.”


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Even so, we should keep an eye on this story as the season unfolds, as talks could pick up again if the Bulls struggle or the Knicks feel like they need just one more piece to get over the hump.

NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls willing to trade one of their stars

NBA Rumors: Knicks could trade for Zach LaVine, but there's a catch - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Knicks could trade for Zach LaVine, but there's a catch

Both the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a> are at risk of losing a star this offseason. While <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> requested a trade out the City of Brotherly Love, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> expects to be sent to the Miami Heat.



However, these teams are in very different situations. Even if The Beard gets what he wants, the Sixers still have a competitive team. On the other hand, the Blazers would have to start from scratch without Dame.



Even so, the potential departure of these players is forcing these franchises to look for alternatives. And despite their different needs, it looks like both of them want the same player.



<h2>Rumor: Both 76ers, Blazers are going after Zach LaVine</h2>



According to Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, both Philadelphia and Portland are interested in Zach LaVine, whose future in the Windy City looks uncertain:



“The LaVine trade chatter isn’t going away. In fact, league sources said that LaVine has landed in preliminary conversations with both the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers, who are working with James Harden and Damian Lillard, respectively, to find them new homes.”


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LaVine signed a five-year, $215m deal with the Bulls only a year ago, but the team’s struggles made him a subject of trade rumors since he’s the only player who could let Chicago get something interesting in return. Besides, he also wants to play for a team where he can succeed.

76ers' target to replace James Harden also monitored by Blazers as alternative to Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

76ers' target to replace James Harden also monitored by Blazers as alternative to Damian Lillard

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> rumors are making all headlines, and will probably continue to do so in the next few months. One of the players whose future is giving a lot to talk about is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine">Zach LaVine</a>.



The team failed to make the playoffs this season, losing to eventual runners-up Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament. Therefore, changes could be made in Chicago in the summer.



LaVine, meanwhile, could also entertain the idea of playing for a team where he has chances to contend. However, it looks like the New York Knicks are not on his wish list.



<h2>Rumor: Zach LaVine not interested in trade to the New York Knicks</h2>



“Zach LaVine’s representatives would be against a deal to the Knicks, the Daily News has learned. The Bulls are reportedly gauging interest in the All-Star guard, which prompted speculation that the Knicks — who are strapped with future draft assets — would get involved,” Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reported.



“But a source said the LaVine camp isn’t interested in dealing with the Knicks, who have a reputation around the league of favoring clients of CAA, the agency that employed Leon Rose before his move to the Knicks front office.”


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LaVine doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract, so he’s not completely in control of his own destiny. However, his status may give him more power to influence where he plays next, in the event he or the Bulls decide to part ways.

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