To the likely surprise of few, we are hearing that the Detroit Pistons are cooling off in their reported pursuit of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine in the wake of his season-ending surgery according to new reporting from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
Per Scotto, Chicago’s “trade talks with the Pistons have stalled with Detroit no longer interested.” But a Bulls player “who could be dealt, however, is center Andre Drummond,” who has drawn trade interest from the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns ahead of the Feb. 8 moratorium on moving players between teams this season.
“The Rockets also considered making a run at Drummond before acquiring Steven Adams,” notes Scotto.
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The HoopsHype reporter also notes that Chicago’s asking price for Alex Caruso remains high, “the equivalent of two first-round picks to consider moving the All-Defensive guard. ”
