The Chicago Bulls guard and forward Zach LaVine is likely to get traded to the Orlando Magic in the coming days. The Bulls are open to trading the 28-year-old, and the player himself wants to play for a contending team. There has been interest from the likes of the Lakers, the Sixers, the Heat, and the Knicks, but the player doesn’t control where he gets traded. The Bulls are likely to send him to whichever team offers the best package in return. After all, the Bulls mean business now.
The Magic had been stuck in the middle for a long time. But they stepped out of their comfort zone, and they moved forward as well. Now, they are likely to make a win-now trade; their bad days might be coming to an end. They are sitting at the second place on the table in the Eastern Conference. Should they acquire the Bulls’ guard to boost their chances? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic involving Zach LaVine.
What would the Magic offer for Zach LaVine?
The Magic are expected to offer Jonathan Isaac, Gary Harris, Jalen Suggs, Chuma Okeke, and one first-round pick each from the years 2025 and 2027 in exchange for the Bulls’ #8. Will any team offer a better package in return for the guard?
Zach hits back-to-back threes in 30 seconds 🔥@NBCSChicago | @ZachLaVine pic.twitter.com/cfWvLbChjQ
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 18, 2023
Why would Magic like to sign Zach LaVine?
The Magic have chosen their key player, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner is set to lead the way for them. They are in dire need of a player who can space the floor, and Zach fits the bill. The two time NBA All Star is a shot creator and brilliant guard as well.
BREAKING: Zach Lavine has removed “Bulls Nation” from his bio on X
— JAKE (@KingJakeVII) November 16, 2023
Why would the Bulls trade-off Zach LaVine?
Since the Bulls are rebuilding, they would love to land players who have shown potential. This deal gives them a lot of those, along with two draft picks. Will they choose draft capital over anything?
Will the Magic manage to win a championship this season? How will the Bulls line up? We’ll keep you updated.
