The New York Knicks are continuing to show interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine in the event he is made available.

Ian Begley of SNY reports the Knicks are monitoring LaVine's status, though he added it is unknown whether the Bulls will be open to moving the star 2-guard:

Obviously, now that Brooklyn has traded for James Harden, you can count the Nets out on LaVine. But as the 2021 trade deadline approaches, the Knicks are still keeping an eye on LaVine’s situation in Chicago, per SNY sources.

LaVine can be a free agent in 2022. So you can be sure that the Knicks are among many teams monitoring the dynamic between the Bulls and their young star. It’s unclear if Chicago is open to listening to offers on LaVine, who will likely command a max contract as a free agent.

Article Continues Below
More New York Knicks News
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the third quarter during game six of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers forward exits game after painful collision with Karl-Anthony TownsRichard Pereira ·
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) grabs the ball defended by Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) in the second quarter during game six of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Knicks’ OG Anunoby hits insane buzzer beater before half timeRichard Pereira ·
Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and forward Jarace Walker (5) during the second quarter.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals mindset for must-win Game 6Josh Davis ·
Jalen Brunson, Nike Kobe 6 Statue of Liberty, Jalen Brunson Nike Kobe 6
Jalen Brunson, Nike to release Nike Kobe 6 ‘Statue of Liberty’Dominik Zawartko ·
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in the fourth quarter during game five of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
The key Jalen Brunson stat that set up Knicks’ Game 5 win vs. PacersRichard Pereira ·
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) in the fourth quarter during game five of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson draws ‘phenomenal’ admission after Game 5Quinn Allen ·

It seems quite apparent the Knicks are hoping to add more playmaking in the backcourt. In addition to being intrigued by the possibility of adding LaVine, New York has reportedly shown interest in Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose.

The Bulls star continues to ascend as one of the top offensive players in the NBA. LaVine is averaging 27.0 points, 5.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds through his first 17 games, shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc on 8.6 attempts per game.

As noted, Zach LaVine is a strong candidate for a max contract if he continues to produce at this level, and it remains to be seen whether the Bulls will pay that price. That said, Chicago has ample cap space next season and might be more likely to explore avenues for trading Lauri Markkanen or Wendell Carter Jr.