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The Chicago Bulls have quietly been in disarray on the court, an end result that's yielded much louder reactions off of it. Zach LaVine has reportedly been right at the center of it all.
Bulls beat reporter K.C. Johnson confirmed the recent report from Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley about Bulls players having a recent blow-up with LaVine as one of the sources of frustration.
Can confirm @JCowleyHoops Tweet that players had strong exchange at halftime of Timberwolves loss, which drew coaches’ attention. Sources said multiple teammates directed frustration at Zach LaVine, and the situation intensified.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 20, 2022
The latest news shook up the Bulls fan base with several expressing their opinions on the worsening situation involving Zach LaVine and the rest of the locker room.
One fan believes the LaVine news makes it clear who veteran Goran Dragic was referring to in his recent comments about certain players not knowing how to truly “sacrifice for the team.”
Goran's comments about someone wanting others to sacrifice but not being willing to themselves are making more sense with every new report.
— ThatGuyMurphTV (@ThatGuyMurphTV) December 20, 2022
Another noted that Zach LaVine's temperament has changed ever since he decided to switch agencies to Klutch Sports under Rich Paul in the lead up to his extension with the Bulls, noting he may have “the wrong people in his ear.”
Problems with Zach seemed to have picked up ever since he changed agencies to Klutch and got paid. It’s on him, but I think he’s got the wrong people in his ear
— Jackson (@JMarwitz7) December 20, 2022
A handful took it out on LaVine's game. One fan noted that he's “just not a star player” while another called him out for getting “above market” money for his talents.
Call me crazy but I just never really liked Zach’s game. He is athletic and versatile but he is just not a star player. I would take Shai Gilgeous Alexander over him so quick. Bulls had to max him and this is the results.
— Veni, Vedi, Vici (@Destruct773Lee) December 20, 2022
what is the root of LaVine's beef with the organization? dude got paid above market. 36.5 3P% and only plays on one side of the court smh
— degennaise (@degennaise) December 20, 2022
LaVine such a crybaby, like man up
— bulls fan (@BullsSuperior) December 20, 2022
If the Bulls situation continues to worsen, it's not hard to expect the team to become sellers at the trade deadline. With aging stars in DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic and a core that doesn't look anywhere close to competing, Zach LaVine could find himself in yet another rebuilding situation in Chicago. If things escalate even further, he may be packing his bags in the future as well.
