Agent Rich Paul: No specific destination in mind for Bulls’ Zach LaVine

The Los Angeles Lakers? The Philadelphia 76ers? The Utah Jazz?

Actually, when it comes to Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and trade possibilities, agent Rich Paul said he does not have a specific destination in mind. 

For the record, the Lakers have been mentioned as a potential landing spot the most — given that Paul also represents LA stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. 

“It’s not one team,” Paul told Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I don’t have a specific destination for Zach. I want what’s best for Zach and his family. When you have a guy playing the game, you want him to be able to play the game happy, whether that’s in Chicago or somewhere else.”

LaVine and the Bulls are reportedly open to a trade, as the sides seemingly have been ready to move on since the second week of the season. LaVine is out with a foot injury for at least the rest of the month. That and his large contract are said to be complicating the potential for a trade.

For now, the Bulls are reportedly having zero luck in trade conversations.

“In the event the Bulls decide they would like to go a different direction with the team, and it involves Zach, then I’m sure we’ll have conversations to get clarity on what’s best for both sides,” Paul said. “Until then, the goal is to get healthy and return ready to go.”

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— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) December 18, 2023