Zach Lavine trade thread: Bulls and Zach will play nice for now

[GoldenGlove]

Lavine has the same contract as Luka and Trae. He's the 8th highest contract in the league right now

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Didn't realize they had the same deal. Point still stands, the star contracts signed after the year LaVine and Luka signed extensions will be like Jaylen's, Dame's and Giannis

 

[Godless Socialist CEO]

Didn't realize they had the same deal. Point still stands, the star contracts signed after the year LaVine and Luka signed extensions will be like Jaylen's, Dame's and Giannis

And he'll still be making too much money. That's what you don't seem to understand here.

A shooting guard, with a shytty attitude, that doesn't even try on defense, and has a bum knee at 28 isn't worth 43 million a year.

 

[god shamgod]

And he'll still be making too much money. That's what you don't seem to understand here.

A shooting guard, with a shytty attitude, that doesn't even try on defense, and has a bum knee at 28 isn't worth 43 million a year.

Lavine played 67 & 77 games the last 2 seasons with a “bum knee”

 

[GoldenGlove]

Woj tactics really has y'all in a chokehold



It's amazing how much power that man has

 

[GoldenGlove]

And he'll still be making too much money. That's what you don't seem to understand here.

A shooting guard, with a shytty attitude, that doesn't even try on defense, and has a bum knee at 28 isn't worth 43 million a year.

That's debatable. He's not playing well this season and he's disgruntled. But unless Zach is washed (which he's not) he's still a good 3 level scorer who has been great when fully engaged

 

[cornercommission2k12]

Woj tactics really has y'all in a chokehold



It's amazing how much power that man has

Called it out the gate

Sure, lavine ain't got no market, so let's sit back and take the Lakers trash for him and while we at it throw in Caruso because we have to toss in Caruso to unload such a horrible contract lol cmon man

Truth is after the next boost from the TV deal lavine deal is going to look real regular out here and for now, lavine is maybe 1 of 2 actual star talents that's legitimately on the move. Not saying I expect the kings ransom but I expect a great deal.

 

[GoldenGlove]

Called it out the gate

Sure, lavine ain't got no market, so let's sit back and take the Lakers trash for him and while we at it throw in Caruso because we have to toss in Caruso to unload such a horrible contract lol cmon man

Truth is after the next boost from the TV deal lavine deal is going to look real regular out here and for now, lavine is maybe 1 of 2 actual star talents that's legitimately on the move. Not saying I expect the kings ransom but I expect a great deal.

The button that has been pressed is wild. It would be funny if Zach looks at these games while he's out and changes his mind on leaving...

Chicago is a great sports town, the fans fully get behind players that just give effort. He's seeing what the narrative is about him in the media... The Bulls WANT to play with a style that's perfect for his game. Bro just really must hate Donovan.

 

[GoldenGlove]

 

[42 Monks]

Throw in a 1st and maybe you can get Hayward

 

[lib123]

No. Not at all

It's his contract.

What moves do you think Lake Show should make?

 

[KnickstapeCity]

Throw in a 1st and maybe you can get Hayward

Hayward? You got a big dikk, breh but my Bulls brehs say no. Deposit rejected.

 

[#1 pick]

What moves do you think Lake Show should make?

I don't see one on the table that makes them better. If they could get Darius Garland, that would help with their current core but I don't see LA having the pieces to make Cleveland consider it. It would have to be a strong good young 2 way wing like Jalen McDaniels who's worth more than Garland in a trade. What they need is a big wing that's good. They can play Strus at PG

 

[lib123]

I don't see one on the table that makes them better. If they could get Darius Garland, that would help with their current core but I don't see LA having the pieces to make Cleveland consider it. It would have to be a strong good young 2 way wing like Jalen McDaniels who's worth more than Garland in a trade. What they need is a big wing that's good. They can play Strus at PG

Yeah DG would be perfect on the Lakers.

 

[GoldenGlove]

From a Bleacher Report article...

Chicago Bulls Receive: Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Gradey dikk, Gary Trent Jr., 2026 first-round pick (top-eight protection; turns into two seconds if not conveyed), 2028 first-round pick (top-eight protection; turns into two seconds if not conveyed)

Toronto Raptors Receive: Zach LaVine, Terry Taylor

Neither the Bulls nor LaVine seems like they want their relationship to last any longer. Let's go ahead and break them up.

Exiting any trade with two firsts, a recent lottery pick and a smattering of short-term contracts is a win for the Bulls at this point. LaVine has not set the world on fire with his play or demeanor, and the balance of his contract (three years, $138 million; 2026-27 player option) verges on prohibitive even with the prospect of a rising salary cap.

This return also insulates Chicago against a full teardown. Granted, it should absolutely go the start-over route. But we know better than to presume one. Boucher, dikk and GTJ all help stretch the floor around DeMar DeRozan while beefing up depth across the 2-3-4 slots. The Achiuwa experience is not nearly as tantalizing as it was 18 months ago, but the Bulls can experiment with some frisky, turbocharged frontcourt setups that feature him (or Boucher) at the 5.

Fans of 29 other franchises are waiting for the Raptors to burn it down and, in many cases, trade OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam to their favorite team. This move elbows the Raptors in a decidedly different direction.

Pay little attention to LaVine's sub-34-percent clip from deep so far. He is one of the most dangerous off-the-bounce three-point shooters in the league—someone who significantly bolsters Toronto's bottom-five half-court offense. His arrival does little to simplify the dynamic between Siakam and Scottie Barnes. But having two ball-handlers like them shifts him more toward a hybrid second-third option role, which profiles as his best use.

Another team may need to be looped in here to help Chicago with its roster-spot crunch. Toronto may also need to line up subsequent moves to increase its wiggle room under the tax. Neither caveat is a deal-breaker.

 

[42 Monks]

From a Bleacher Report article...

Chicago Bulls Receive: Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Gradey dikk, Gary Trent Jr., 2026 first-round pick (top-eight protection; turns into two seconds if not conveyed), 2028 first-round pick (top-eight protection; turns into two seconds if not conveyed)

Toronto Raptors Receive: Zach LaVine, Terry Taylor

Neither the Bulls nor LaVine seems like they want their relationship to last any longer. Let's go ahead and break them up.

Exiting any trade with two firsts, a recent lottery pick and a smattering of short-term contracts is a win for the Bulls at this point. LaVine has not set the world on fire with his play or demeanor, and the balance of his contract (three years, $138 million; 2026-27 player option) verges on prohibitive even with the prospect of a rising salary cap.

This return also insulates Chicago against a full teardown. Granted, it should absolutely go the start-over route. But we know better than to presume one. Boucher, dikk and GTJ all help stretch the floor around DeMar DeRozan while beefing up depth across the 2-3-4 slots. The Achiuwa experience is not nearly as tantalizing as it was 18 months ago, but the Bulls can experiment with some frisky, turbocharged frontcourt setups that feature him (or Boucher) at the 5.

Fans of 29 other franchises are waiting for the Raptors to burn it down and, in many cases, trade OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam to their favorite team. This move elbows the Raptors in a decidedly different direction.

Pay little attention to LaVine's sub-34-percent clip from deep so far. He is one of the most dangerous off-the-bounce three-point shooters in the league—someone who significantly bolsters Toronto's bottom-five half-court offense. His arrival does little to simplify the dynamic between Siakam and Scottie Barnes. But having two ball-handlers like them shifts him more toward a hybrid second-third option role, which profiles as his best use.

Another team may need to be looped in here to help Chicago with its roster-spot crunch. Toronto may also need to line up subsequent moves to increase its wiggle room under the tax. Neither caveat is a deal-breaker.

all this for a dikk package?