Zach LaVine Trade Rumors: 'Nothing' Developing on the Market for Bulls Star

Trade interest in Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine isn't very high, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

"He's having an excellent year," Windhorst said on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective (12:00 mark). "We know that he's been on the trade block for a year now, at least. Yet, I hear nothing about LaVine on the trade market and I don't think it's because the Bulls aren't interested in trading him."

LaVine's contract is likely contributing to opposing front offices avoiding him in trade talks, as he's set to earn $43 million for the 2024-25 season and $45.6 million during his 2025-26 campaign. The two-time All-Star also has a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported on Dec. 2 that "multiple executives" have deemed Chicago's asking price for LaVine as "too high" in negotiations.

After appearing in just 25 games during a 2023-24 campaign that was marred by foot surgery, the 29-year-old has started the Bulls' current season on a high note.

LaVine is averaging 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from three-point territory. He's scored at least 30 points in each of Chicago's past two games.

The Bulls sit at 10-15 to begin the year as they've prioritized the development of a young core that features Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Josh Giddey and Patrick Williams.

LaVine could generate more buzz once the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws closer, but he doesn't appear to be on the verge of getting dealt by Chicago anytime soon.