Woj: Zach LaVine Trade Market Hasn't Developed amid Lakers, NBA Trade Rumors

Trade speculation and rumors have surrounded the Chicago Bulls amid their 6-14 start, but a market centered around one of their biggest stars, Zach LaVine, reportedly hasn't materialized as of now.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski provided the latest news.

The 28-year-old LaVine, a two-time All-Star, has averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 2023-24.

LaVine is a proven scorer easily capable of putting up 20-25 points per night, and a market could certainly materialize for him before the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

However, that time doesn't appear to be now.

Wojnarowski mentioned that the Bulls have tried to move LaVine. However, he reported that there are concerns regarding his contract and production.

LaVine signed a five-year, $215 million max contract in 2022 with the Bulls that runs through at least 2026 (2026-27 player option). So it's not an easy deal to move.

This year also hasn't been as good as previous ones for LaVine. From 2020-2023, LaVine averaged 25.4 points on 48.9 percent shooting (39.4 percent from three). This year, he's down to 21.0 PPG on 44.3 percent (33.6 percent from three).

In addition to those two items, LaVine also doesn't fare well on the defensive end. Per Basketball Reference, he's never had a positive defensive box plus/minus rating in any of his 10 NBA seasons.

He's also out for one week with right foot soreness at the moment. Teams would certainly want to see him back, healthy and productive upon his return.

For now, the Bulls remain mired near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, although a 120-113 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday is certainly encouraging. They'll try to keep the good vibes going Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans.