Surprising Chicago Bulls Trade News Revealed

The Chicago Bulls are in a tough spot with Zach LaVine

Dec 26, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts during the first half of an NBA game against the Houston Rockets at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

It is no secret that the Chicago Bulls are looking to trade Zach LaVine this summer; however, due to his contract, it seems the Bulls may have to take back much less than they initially hoped.

In a recent mailbag article, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago was asked if the Bulls are content not dealing LaVine, and answered the following:

"Content may be the wrong word, and I do get the sense both sides are motivated to make something work this offseason. I don’t think the Bulls will take an awful deal if little materializes, but I do get the sense they’re open to more possibilities than before. More to the point: I’ve reported before what their asking price was---All-Star level talent, first-round picks or both---and my sense is that it has dropped significantly."

Johnson added, "As I’ve said from the beginning regarding this situation: This is like a relationship that has run its course. And you’re right: Both sides have remained very professional to this point, and I expect that to continue. But the desire from both sides to make a change has grown."

This is somewhat of a surprising development, because while LaVine's contract is not desirable, he is still a talented scoerer who could help a lot of teams. That said, this is one of the ways the new CBA has impacted the trade market.

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