New Report on Major Trade Chicago Bulls Did Not Pursue

The Bulls had considered trading Zach LaVine to a championship contender before choosing the Kings

Nov 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) hug after the game at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

This week, the Chicago Bulls made waves when they finally traded Zach LaVine after years of dangling him. While LaVine did not go to the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Lakers, he ended up with a different Pacific Division team, the Sacramento Kings.

However, a new report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, revealed that the Bulls engaged with a different team before choosing the Kings.

Via @KCJHoop: "Bulls engaged with Milwaukee on LaVine deal but ultimately shifted energy/focus to 3-team deal that happened."

Fluid week but currently hearing there's optimism for a Lonzo Ball trade in which draft capital would be acquired.

Also: Bulls engaged with Milwaukee on LaVine deal but ultimately shifted energy/focus to 3-team deal that happened.

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 3, 2025

LaVine on the Milwaukee Bucks would have been a very interesting scenario if it actually happened. The combination of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and LaVine would have been a very threatening offensive trio, but would also be somewhat defensively challenged. One would imagine that Khris Middleton would have been a part of that package, and that's a salary the Bulls likely didn't want.

Welcome to Chicago, @KevinHuerter! pic.twitter.com/VdJu2wUFHZ

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 3, 2025

Instead, the Chicago Bulls opted to take a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs that ultimately netted them Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and their own 2025 first-round pick. Additionally, they gave up up a 2025 second-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.

Welcome to Chicago, @Tre3Jones! pic.twitter.com/N21kIMCtAj

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 3, 2025

On Tuesday night, the Chicago Bulls begin a new era as they face off against the Miami Heat. One that can hopefully be the beginning of a long journey to the promised land that Michael Jordan once took them to.

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