Report: Bulls Offered Zach LaVine To Warriors For Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul; Golden State Said No

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Chicago Bulls offered Zach LaVine to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul. 

The Warriors said no and waived Paul shortly after. 

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— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) June 30, 2024

LaVine played in only 25 games in 2023-24. He underwent season-ending right foot surgery in February.

A two-time All-Star, LaVine averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks in 2023-24 while shooting 45.2% from the field, 34.9% from beyond the arc and 85.4% from the free-throw line.

A UCLA product, LaVine has career averages of 20.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Bulls. He has a 216-364 record. 

LaVine signed a five-year, $215 million contract with the Bulls in July 2022. He’ll make $43 million next season and $45 million in 2025-26.

Wiggins averaged 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 2023-24 for the Warriors while shooting 45.3% from the field, 35.8% from beyond the arc and 75.1% from the free-throw line. The NBA champion will make $26.3 million next season. 

Paul had a non-guaranteed contract with the Warriors for next season. The NBA legend averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 2023-24 while shooting 44.1% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc and 82.7% from the free-throw line. 

The Warriors tried to acquire Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers but couldn’t get a deal done.

Klay Thompson is leaving Golden State in free agency. The four-time champion is meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers. 

The Bulls traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. Chicago has been trying to trade LaVine for over a year now. 

DeMar DeRozan is expected to leave the Bulls in free agency. He could sign with the Clippers if George leaves for the Sixers.