Frequently Asked Questions
What players are the Bulls interested in getting from the Knicks for Zach LaVine?
The Bulls are interested in Immanuel Quickley and would likely request either RJ Barrett or Julius Randle to be included in any LaVine trade. Sources indicate Chicago has specific interest in Quickley if a deal happens.
How many first-round draft picks do the Knicks have to offer in a trade?
The Knicks currently hold four first-round picks - their own plus picks from the Mavericks, Pistons, and Wizards. The Bulls are aggressively trying to acquire a first-round draft pick in any potential deal.
When did the Bulls and Knicks first discuss a Zach LaVine trade?
The Bulls and Knicks talked casually about a potential LaVine deal during the season, several weeks before the February trade deadline. Multiple reports came out at the trade deadline that the Knicks had been in discussions about a package to acquire LaVine.
What would a realistic trade package look like for Zach LaVine to the Knicks?
The Bulls would likely only accept RJ Barrett in a deal that includes several first-round picks and Immanuel Quickley. Barrett averaged 19 points per game last season and would be the centerpiece alongside the picks and Quickley.
Why are the Bulls looking to trade Zach LaVine now?
Bulls GM Arturas Karnisovas is looking to call quits on the disaster of a roster he put together since joining in 2020 and continue the rebuild that started in 2017 after trading Jimmy Butler. The Bulls remain active in trying to get their hands on first-round draft picks.