As news buzzed Tuesday about the increased likelihood of Zach LaVine being traded, the Knicks inevitably were thrown into the speculation pool because that’s the nature of a big-market team with assets and needs. But there are multiple reasons a LaVine-to-Knicks deal won’t happen. A source reiterated to The Post this week that LaVine’s camp would prefer not to go to Leon Rose’s squad.
Source: Stefan Bondy @ New York Post
Source: Stefan Bondy @ New York Post
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Why you shouldn’t expect a Zach LaVine trade to the Knicks nypost.com/2023/11/16/spo… via @nypost – 8:55 AM
Why you shouldn’t expect a Zach LaVine trade to the Knicks nypost.com/2023/11/16/spo… via @nypost – 8:55 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Zach LaVine trade rumors: Two potential suitors likely out on Bulls All-Star guard
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 8:36 AM
Zach LaVine trade rumors: Two potential suitors likely out on Bulls All-Star guard
cbssports.com/nba/news/zach-… – 8:36 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Have the Heat found their best closing lineup? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/16/ask… Plus: More Zach LaVine; a Duncan Robinson fantasy. – 8:13 AM
Have the Heat found their best closing lineup? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/16/ask… Plus: More Zach LaVine; a Duncan Robinson fantasy. – 8:13 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @SBN_Ricky and I talked:
-The Chicago Bulls and this era
-Zach LaVine, and what teams could get in the mix for a trade
-Champions Classic
-Lot of Sheppard, Dillingham, Edwards, Proctor, Filipowski and more.
(Up on the podcast feed)
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/0nnTQ9TvAf – 6:47 AM
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @SBN_Ricky and I talked:
-The Chicago Bulls and this era
-Zach LaVine, and what teams could get in the mix for a trade
-Champions Classic
-Lot of Sheppard, Dillingham, Edwards, Proctor, Filipowski and more.
(Up on the podcast feed)
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/0nnTQ9TvAf – 6:47 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls lose … terrible first half … what say you Zach LaVine?
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 11:36 PM
Bulls lose … terrible first half … what say you Zach LaVine?
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 11:36 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
“I’ve had this news for three years. It’s nothing new to me. Regular Wednesday.’’ – LaVine on if he felt the distraction of the trade talk in the loss to the Magic. – 11:24 PM
“I’ve had this news for three years. It’s nothing new to me. Regular Wednesday.’’ – LaVine on if he felt the distraction of the trade talk in the loss to the Magic. – 11:24 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Magic 96, Bulls 94.
Zach LaVine hit a game-tying 3 in the final 10 seconds. But Paolo Banchero answered by burying the game-winner in the lane.
Bulls shot 39.8 percent, turned it over 19 times and fall to 4-8. – 10:32 PM
Final: Magic 96, Bulls 94.
Zach LaVine hit a game-tying 3 in the final 10 seconds. But Paolo Banchero answered by burying the game-winner in the lane.
Bulls shot 39.8 percent, turned it over 19 times and fall to 4-8. – 10:32 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Magic 96, Bulls 94
Bulls season-low for points
39.8% FG; 27.3% from 3
Season-high 19 TOs
LaVine 6-16 FGs; two huge 3s late
Magic win on road despite finishing B2B on Banchero hoop with 1.4 left
Patrick Williams didn’t get shot off at buzzer – 10:30 PM
Magic 96, Bulls 94
Bulls season-low for points
39.8% FG; 27.3% from 3
Season-high 19 TOs
LaVine 6-16 FGs; two huge 3s late
Magic win on road despite finishing B2B on Banchero hoop with 1.4 left
Patrick Williams didn’t get shot off at buzzer – 10:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
How about that, Zach LaVine hits consecutive 3-pointers and #Bulls have tied Orlando 94-94 with 7.5 seconds left. Now watch out for Jalen Suggs. – 10:28 PM
How about that, Zach LaVine hits consecutive 3-pointers and #Bulls have tied Orlando 94-94 with 7.5 seconds left. Now watch out for Jalen Suggs. – 10:28 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Zach LaVine knocks down a game-tying 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left.
It’ll be Magic ball after the timeout.
Magic 94, Bulls 94 – 10:28 PM
Zach LaVine knocks down a game-tying 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left.
It’ll be Magic ball after the timeout.
Magic 94, Bulls 94 – 10:28 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine nails the 3-pointer. Game tied 94-94. 7.5 seconds left.
SURE. – 10:28 PM
Zach LaVine nails the 3-pointer. Game tied 94-94. 7.5 seconds left.
SURE. – 10:28 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine 3-pointer. 2-point game. Magic at the line. 14.2 seconds left.
Sure. – 10:25 PM
Zach LaVine 3-pointer. 2-point game. Magic at the line. 14.2 seconds left.
Sure. – 10:25 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine finally, finally gets a rim finish to fall in transition and the Bulls pull within six points.
81-75 with 6:17 remaining. – 10:02 PM
Zach LaVine finally, finally gets a rim finish to fall in transition and the Bulls pull within six points.
81-75 with 6:17 remaining. – 10:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine has shot over 69 percent each of the last 3 seasons on shots 0-3 feet. He’s at 61.4 percent this season and is 1-12 over his last 7 quarters. – 9:46 PM
Zach LaVine has shot over 69 percent each of the last 3 seasons on shots 0-3 feet. He’s at 61.4 percent this season and is 1-12 over his last 7 quarters. – 9:46 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
LaVine tries to throw down a hammer dunk and instead sends it ricocheting off the rim. He’s 1-for-6 at the rim tonight. Hasn’t scored in the third quarter. – 9:40 PM
LaVine tries to throw down a hammer dunk and instead sends it ricocheting off the rim. He’s 1-for-6 at the rim tonight. Hasn’t scored in the third quarter. – 9:40 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine just missed a point-blank layup. He’s 1-5 in paint after going 0-5 in paint on Monday in Milwaukee. – 9:30 PM
LaVine just missed a point-blank layup. He’s 1-5 in paint after going 0-5 in paint on Monday in Milwaukee. – 9:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Pretty miserable 2ndQ for #Bulls, were outscored by 17 and trail Orlando at halftime 50-33. Bulls shooting 26.8% from field, LaVine and Williams 7 pts each. – 9:11 PM
Pretty miserable 2ndQ for #Bulls, were outscored by 17 and trail Orlando at halftime 50-33. Bulls shooting 26.8% from field, LaVine and Williams 7 pts each. – 9:11 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Another game where Zach LaVine can’t get things going at the rim.
Here’s a look at his shot chart in a 7-point first half.
Bulls trail 50-33. pic.twitter.com/xjf5CkUfWE – 9:10 PM
Another game where Zach LaVine can’t get things going at the rim.
Here’s a look at his shot chart in a 7-point first half.
Bulls trail 50-33. pic.twitter.com/xjf5CkUfWE – 9:10 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Updated Bulls story on Zach LaVine, trade request-gate, with some Billy Donovan flavor sprinkled in.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 8:14 PM
Updated Bulls story on Zach LaVine, trade request-gate, with some Billy Donovan flavor sprinkled in.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 8:14 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan’s approach to most situations is simple: Direct communication
That’s why he downplayed concerns about Zach LaVine’s potential trade saga leading to disengagement or issues on the court or in the locker room
Good stuff in here from Donovan: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 6:55 PM
Billy Donovan’s approach to most situations is simple: Direct communication
That’s why he downplayed concerns about Zach LaVine’s potential trade saga leading to disengagement or issues on the court or in the locker room
Good stuff in here from Donovan: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 6:55 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan was asked by @CodyWesterlund about the report of Zach LaVine holding onto frustration about being benched against the Orlando Magic last November.
Billy said he hasn’t felt that from his end. pic.twitter.com/ZhA2UcbiBo – 6:44 PM
Billy Donovan was asked by @CodyWesterlund about the report of Zach LaVine holding onto frustration about being benched against the Orlando Magic last November.
Billy said he hasn’t felt that from his end. pic.twitter.com/ZhA2UcbiBo – 6:44 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan said he visited LaVine twice in LA this offseason and has always had responsive communication with him. Said he’s not worried about LaVine disengaging from team or not being professional. – 6:22 PM
Donovan said he visited LaVine twice in LA this offseason and has always had responsive communication with him. Said he’s not worried about LaVine disengaging from team or not being professional. – 6:22 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @SBN_Ricky and I will be podcasting here momentarily!
-Chicago Bulls, trades, and what they should do
-Zach LaVine trade?
-Champions Classic!
-Ricky was there, I wrote far too many words on it. What were our big takeaways for the NBA Draft?
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/AdjLL9SF9W – 5:11 PM
Hello! @SBN_Ricky and I will be podcasting here momentarily!
-Chicago Bulls, trades, and what they should do
-Zach LaVine trade?
-Champions Classic!
-Ricky was there, I wrote far too many words on it. What were our big takeaways for the NBA Draft?
youtube.com/live/Io3kKAPl9… pic.twitter.com/AdjLL9SF9W – 5:11 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… From earlier. – 5:05 PM
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… From earlier. – 5:05 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine isn’t denying the latest round of trade rumors.
What does that mean for the Chicago Bulls? chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 4:59 PM
Zach LaVine isn’t denying the latest round of trade rumors.
What does that mean for the Chicago Bulls? chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 4:59 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/XU8Gl5s9Lt – 4:00 PM
5 Teams that should consider trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/XU8Gl5s9Lt – 4:00 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: Around the league w/ @kpelton: GSW-MIN fight, Draymond potential suspension, GSW and MIN trajectories, OKC, fake LaVine trades, more. Then @MoDakhil_NBA and I check in on a bunch of rookies:
Spotify: spoti.fi/47yxkUT
Apple: apple.co/49wJWxP – 3:14 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: Around the league w/ @kpelton: GSW-MIN fight, Draymond potential suspension, GSW and MIN trajectories, OKC, fake LaVine trades, more. Then @MoDakhil_NBA and I check in on a bunch of rookies:
Spotify: spoti.fi/47yxkUT
Apple: apple.co/49wJWxP – 3:14 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bulls’ Zach LaVine addresses whether he’s open to a trade: ‘That’s why I have representatives’
cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 2:29 PM
Bulls’ Zach LaVine addresses whether he’s open to a trade: ‘That’s why I have representatives’
cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 2:29 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine dodges trade talk, admits to being frustrated by the Bulls current situation: “It’s an upsetting thing when we’ve been trying to do the right thing for the last three or four years. It seems like we’re in the same place”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:52 PM
Zach LaVine dodges trade talk, admits to being frustrated by the Bulls current situation: “It’s an upsetting thing when we’ve been trying to do the right thing for the last three or four years. It seems like we’re in the same place”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:52 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine doesn’t deny that he and the Bulls could be headed for a breakup, and also that his feelings won’t bleed into the locker room. Too late, as the Bulls are officially a broken team.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 1:17 PM
Zach LaVine doesn’t deny that he and the Bulls could be headed for a breakup, and also that his feelings won’t bleed into the locker room. Too late, as the Bulls are officially a broken team.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/11/… – 1:17 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Zach LaVine refused to answer today whether he wants to remain on the Bulls:
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know, right now isn’t really the time to talk about that. … If something comes out obviously later on, that’ll be the time I talk about it.” pic.twitter.com/V0oSYOxaOc – 1:16 PM
Zach LaVine refused to answer today whether he wants to remain on the Bulls:
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know, right now isn’t really the time to talk about that. … If something comes out obviously later on, that’ll be the time I talk about it.” pic.twitter.com/V0oSYOxaOc – 1:16 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine had multiple opportunities to deny being open to a possible change of scenery
And while he said he remains focused on winning and feels supported by Chicago, he didn’t take any of those opportunities
On why this situation is different: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:09 PM
Zach LaVine had multiple opportunities to deny being open to a possible change of scenery
And while he said he remains focused on winning and feels supported by Chicago, he didn’t take any of those opportunities
On why this situation is different: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:09 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on why he thinks his name has been in trade rumors so often over the last three years — and why the latest report is coming this early in the season. pic.twitter.com/fM1RyFvpY6 – 12:52 PM
Zach LaVine on why he thinks his name has been in trade rumors so often over the last three years — and why the latest report is coming this early in the season. pic.twitter.com/fM1RyFvpY6 – 12:52 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
LaVine was less firm in trying to clear smoke re: trade rumors this morning.
He referenced his agent Rich Paul, who was with last night at the United Center for the Champions Classic. pic.twitter.com/t3cizupYkK – 12:51 PM
LaVine was less firm in trying to clear smoke re: trade rumors this morning.
He referenced his agent Rich Paul, who was with last night at the United Center for the Champions Classic. pic.twitter.com/t3cizupYkK – 12:51 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine was fairly guarded talking to media this morning in the wake of the report that there’s mutual interest in a trade out of Chicago.
On conversations with the Bulls front office: “My camp talks to them all the time.” pic.twitter.com/oqMtiqONv2 – 12:49 PM
Zach LaVine was fairly guarded talking to media this morning in the wake of the report that there’s mutual interest in a trade out of Chicago.
On conversations with the Bulls front office: “My camp talks to them all the time.” pic.twitter.com/oqMtiqONv2 – 12:49 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
As far as LaVine remaining committed/professional: “I don’t take anything for granted. My time here has been nothing but wonderful. I’ve grown up here. I’ve raised a family here. Had some great memories. Hopefully, people understand that, how much I care about Chicago.” – 12:45 PM
As far as LaVine remaining committed/professional: “I don’t take anything for granted. My time here has been nothing but wonderful. I’ve grown up here. I’ve raised a family here. Had some great memories. Hopefully, people understand that, how much I care about Chicago.” – 12:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine, on why he’s not taking his usual path on rumor: “That’s why I have representatives like Rich Paul. If he speaks on my behalf, that’s my agent. That’s who I obviously have my camp with. They talk to Arturas and them. My job is to go out here and play. Simple as that.” – 12:38 PM
LaVine, on why he’s not taking his usual path on rumor: “That’s why I have representatives like Rich Paul. If he speaks on my behalf, that’s my agent. That’s who I obviously have my camp with. They talk to Arturas and them. My job is to go out here and play. Simple as that.” – 12:38 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine after shootaround this morning when asked whether he wants to be traded elsewhere:
“If we need to talk about that at a time… right now isn’t really the time to talk about that” – 12:37 PM
Zach LaVine after shootaround this morning when asked whether he wants to be traded elsewhere:
“If we need to talk about that at a time… right now isn’t really the time to talk about that” – 12:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Theoretical LaVine/Pascal trade talks
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contra – 12:37 PM
Theoretical LaVine/Pascal trade talks
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contract.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s a better player.”
“You throw in draft picks, he’s under contra – 12:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
“More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.’’ LaVine … Ouch! – 12:37 PM
“More things come up when you’re not in a winning environment.’’ LaVine … Ouch! – 12:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Asked LaVine if he wanted to be elsewhere.
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that.’’ – 12:33 PM
Asked LaVine if he wanted to be elsewhere.
“If we need to talk about that at a time, you know … right now is not that time to really talk about that.’’ – 12:33 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Reporter: “Do you want to be elsewhere?”
Zach LaVine: “Right now isn’t the time to really talk about that.” pic.twitter.com/Me5dAeEgfy – 12:32 PM
Reporter: “Do you want to be elsewhere?”
Zach LaVine: “Right now isn’t the time to really talk about that.” pic.twitter.com/Me5dAeEgfy – 12:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine sounded like a guy that wants to be elsewhere … he just wants to not look like the bad guy. – 12:29 PM
Zach LaVine sounded like a guy that wants to be elsewhere … he just wants to not look like the bad guy. – 12:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Normally, Zach LaVine says he’s frustrated Bulls aren’t winning. Usually, he responds to rumors by saying “if it didn’t come my mouth . . .” He didn’t do that today. Said “it’s a business.” Said Rich Paul and AK have good relationship. – 12:26 PM
Normally, Zach LaVine says he’s frustrated Bulls aren’t winning. Usually, he responds to rumors by saying “if it didn’t come my mouth . . .” He didn’t do that today. Said “it’s a business.” Said Rich Paul and AK have good relationship. – 12:26 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Preview: @OrlandoMagic at Bulls
💫 Magic look to limit turnovers
💫 Gary Harris byke
💫 Franz on the team’s defense
🐂 Focus on LaVine and Vooch with DeRozan out
💫 Orlando 2nd in NBA in steals
📝:
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 12:10 PM
Preview: @OrlandoMagic at Bulls
💫 Magic look to limit turnovers
💫 Gary Harris byke
💫 Franz on the team’s defense
🐂 Focus on LaVine and Vooch with DeRozan out
💫 Orlando 2nd in NBA in steals
📝:
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 12:10 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
This Chicago basketball report has it all: trade talk for Zach LaVine, college ball at the UC, Bulls back to the In-Season Tournament + some Space Jam history. chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chic… – 11:20 AM
This Chicago basketball report has it all: trade talk for Zach LaVine, college ball at the UC, Bulls back to the In-Season Tournament + some Space Jam history. chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chic… – 11:20 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:03 AM
ASK IRA: Should Zach LaVine availability intrigue the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:03 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
New month, new mailbag for @TheAthletic
• Early returns on the VanVleet signing in Houston
• Is there a deal for Zach LaVine in Memphis?
• When should the Spurs look to address their point guard depth? 2024 or 2025?
And much more. theathletic.com/5064371/2023/1… – 10:07 AM
New month, new mailbag for @TheAthletic
• Early returns on the VanVleet signing in Houston
• Is there a deal for Zach LaVine in Memphis?
• When should the Spurs look to address their point guard depth? 2024 or 2025?
And much more. theathletic.com/5064371/2023/1… – 10:07 AM
More on this storyline
Darnell Mayberry: I asked LaVine if he felt additional weight tonight given the news surrounding him the past 24 hours. “I’ve had this news for three years, Darnell,” he said. “It’s nothing new to me. This is a regular Wednesday.” -via Twitter @DarnellMayberry / November 16, 2023
Darnell Mayberry: Zach LaVine on the Bulls’ loss to Orlando: “It was bad.” pic.twitter.com/o9usNttjJ9 -via Twitter @DarnellMayberry / November 16, 2023
Julia Poe: Billy Donovan on whether Zach LaVine has ever told him he’s out on the Bulls: “No. He’s never, ever once said that to me at any point in time.” Long, detailed answer from Billy on his relationship with Zach here: pic.twitter.com/udPETzzwlP -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / November 15, 2023
