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Zach LaVine only met with Bulls in free agency

Rob Schaefer: Zach LaVine said he didn’t take a free agent meeting with any team other than the Bulls. Said Bulls’ front office’s offer had everything he wanted
Source: Twitter @rob_schaef

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine said he, Arturas Karnisovas, Marc Eversley and Billy Donovan went out for a celebratory dinner after he signed his contract with the Bulls
Said he thanked them for their work in bringing him back — but allowed them to “pay for some expensive wine” – 5:34 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine said he’s feeling “way better” after a knee scope surgery that he described as “run of the mill.”
After starting slow in his recovery, Zach said he’s optimistic about his knee heading into next season. – 5:32 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine said he feels “great” after what he called a “run of the mill knee scope” in May. He’s been rehabbing, working out, playing basketball
“I feel really good, and over the next two months, getting back into the season, I feel like I’m gonna be even better.” – 5:30 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine, speaking with reporters for the first time since signing his new five-year max extension, “Chicago is my home.”
He said he did not meet with any other teams during free agency. On the Bulls: “They gave me everything I asked for” – 5:11 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine said he didn’t take a free agent meeting with any team other than the Bulls. Said Bulls’ front office’s offer had everything he wanted – 5:08 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
On a media call with Zach LaVine right now, who says he did not take a call from any other teams before re-signing with the Bulls.
“My heart was in Chicago.” – 5:07 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Pressure? What pressure. Zach LaVine says no added pressure being a max guy. – 5:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan joined the ESPN2 broadcast during Bulls-Knicks summer league action and addressed Lonzo Ball’s health, Goran Dragić’s arrival and Zach LaVine’s future.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/…6:50 PM

More on this storyline

 

KC Johnson: Speaking on a Zoom call, Zach LaVine said he shot welcoming texts to Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic. Said he and Drummond may work out together near LA. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / July 11, 2022
Julia Poe: Big year for Zach LaVine, who’s also expecting his first child. A q about becoming a dad got a big smile out of him. “That’s bigger than basketball, bigger than everything. I’m nervous, anxious, excited … I know how to play basketball but this is something I haven’t done yet.” -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / July 11, 2022
“If you look at throughout his career, he has gotten better every single year. He figures something out,” Donovan said on the broadcast about Lavine. “I think for us, (we want) him to continue to be aggressive, be who he is. He’s one of the best catch-and-shoot players in the league. He’s obviously great in transition. When he’s decisive and aggressive, that really helps our team.” -via NBC Sports / July 10, 2022

 

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