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Adrian Wojnarowski claims that there is no market for Bulls Guard after……
Trade speculation has been swirling around the struggling Chicago Bulls, who currently stand at 6-14, but as of now, there doesn’t seem to be a robust market for one of their star players, Zach LaVine.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski provided the latest update on the situation. Despite LaVine’s proven scoring ability, averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in the 2023-24 season, a market for him hasn’t materialized at this point.
Wojnarowski highlighted several factors contributing to the lack of a market, including LaVine’s contract, productivity, and the question of how much impact he has on winning, especially given his salary and the new salary cap dynamics.
“There is not a market for Zach LaVine right now,” Wojnarowski told host Malika Andrews. “That’s not because Chicago has not tried to find it and aren’t currently trying to find it, it’s a combination of a few reasons: LaVine’s contract . . . his productivity . . . I think the question for teams is, ‘How much does Zach LaVine impact winning?’ Especially at the salary and with a new salary cap.
However, Wojnarowski also suggested a potential solution that could change the outlook for LaVine and attract trade interest. He emphasized that for a trade to become a viable option, LaVine needs to start playing well and significantly impact winning. Teams evaluating a potential trade will likely want to see a positive and impactful performance from him before seriously considering any deals.
“I think, right now, for both LaVine and the Bulls to get a trade, he needs to start playing well. And I think impacting winning,” added Wojnarowski. “That’s certainly what teams are gonna want to see as they look at the value of trading for him.”
The situation is dynamic, and the trajectory of LaVine’s performance in the coming games could influence the trade landscape as the February 8 trade deadline approaches.
