What does a dream offseason look like for the Chicago Bulls? According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, it’s a mutual breakup between star guard Zach LaVine and the Bulls — and for a hefty return on Chicago’s side, at that.
“Zach LaVine was in a lot of trade chatter leading up to the deadline, although foot surgery ultimately ended his season and any chance of being moved,” writes Swartz of the aborted attempt to make that breakup happen ahead of the 2024 trade deadline. “Now, the 29-year-old is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery and will be fully healthy well before training camp, meaning the Bulls could seek a trade partner again this summer.”
“Chicago isn’t going to get a massive haul, especially with LaVine playing just 25 games this season and with three years and $138 million remaining on his contract,” he adds.
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“The best the Bulls can hope for is a pair of first-round picks from some contender, and some salary relief as well.”
If the Bulls can anything better than the Washington Wizards did for Bradley Beal, they ought to take it — and before anyone changes their mind.
