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Zach LaVine has been in the midst of a career-best season, garnering his first NBA All-Star nod. The Bulls star, however, has looked like a completely different player in their last two games. Bulls coach Billy Donovan has taken note of LaVine’s lackluster performances, leading him to bench his leading scorer in the final quarter […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine entered Saturday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs with a questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain. The first-time All-Star ultimately played through the pain and scored 18 points on an inefficient 6-of-15 shooting night. Perhaps it might be best for LaVine’s long-term health to sit out a couple […]

The Chicago Bulls went straight to business as they engaged in multiple deals at the March 25 NBA trade deadline. After learning of the team’s recent moves, Bulls star Zach LaVine sent a message to his departing teammates and acknowledged them for their contributions but insisted that they have acquired greater talent which makes him […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine finally has the frontcourt man he has always wanted in Nikola Vucevic. After the Bulls traded for Vucevic at the deadline, LaVine expressed his excitement to team up with the All-Star center, per Sam Smith of Bulls.com. “I’ve always wanted to play with a dominant big. We’re obviously going to […]

The Chicago Bulls made a huge splash during Thursday’s trade deadline when they made a massive move for the former Orlando Magic star Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic, a two-time All-Star, was a clear win-now trade for the Bulls to make. He will pair exceptionally well with the other All-Star on the team Zach LaVine. Lavine was […]

The Chicago Bulls are making moves and staying aggressive at the NBA trade deadline. After acquiring Nikola Vucevic from the Orlando Magic, the Bulls are keeping their foot on the gas pedal and still trying to trade for Lonzo Ball. Here's the deal: The Bulls land Nikola Vucevic and Al Farouq Aminu for Otto Porter, […]

The Chicago Bulls provided the fireworks on trade deadline day by reportedly acquiring All-Star center Nikola Vucevic from the Orlando Magic. Vucevic should provide an instant spark to Chicago’s hopes of making the play-in bracket in the Eastern Conference. He also projects as a franchise cornerstone alongside Zach LaVine, who reacted to the shocking news […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell was in awe of his fellow All-Star teammate Rudy Gobert’s block party against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Mitchell, however, was also left baffled by Zach LaVine and the Bulls’ insistence on attacking the paint, knowing well that the Stifle Tower will be there to deny every shot. Gobert finished […]

During Tuesday night’s game between the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls star guard, Zach LaVine, set an NBA record you didn’t know existed. LaVine went off during the game, putting up 40 points, four rebounds, and two assists. It’s a stat line you’ve seen before, but taking a deeper look, LaVine impressively […]

Zach LaVine is quickly rising on the list of all-time greats for the Chicago Bulls. On Tuesday, the All-Star guard took another step in the right direction as he matched a two-decade-long scoring milestone that has been held by none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. LaVine had another offensive explosion on Tuesday in […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. has become increasingly frustrated after failing to produce for his team as of late. He had another struggling performance against the Miami Heat on Friday night as he ended with four points, nine rebounds, and three assists for the Bulls. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports: “These last […]

Not many banked on Anfernee Simons to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. After all, he’s more known as a shooter with the Portland Trail Blazers. But Simons took home the trophy, proving he doesn’t need the approval of people. Well, maybe except Zach LaVine. In the postgame interview, the 21-year-0ld Simons was asked why […]

Chicago Bulls stud Zach LaVine knows a thing or two about being snubbed from the All-Star Game. This year will be the first time the LaVine will take part in the Game, and for his part, he has a bit of advice to impart on other players who have and continue to suffer the same […]

Zach LaVine is making his All-Star debut for the Chicago Bulls on Sunday as he’s put together a special season thus far. Ahead of his debut in the All-Star Game, LaVine’s mom penned a heartfelt letter to congratulate her son on his big achievement. “Dear Zach…”@ZachLaVine’s Mom wrote a letter to her son ahead of […]

Two-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Zach LaVine believes the event isn’t for him anymore. The Chicago Bulls star won the competition back-to-back in 2015 and 2016 when he was a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the 2016 contest featuring an all-time battle with Aaron Gordon. Now that he has established himself as one of […]

On Thursday night, Chicago Bulls star shooting guard Zach LaVine was forced to call police after a crazed fan refused to get off his property. LaVine was apparently home when the woman arrived, demanding to talk with him, per TMZ Sports. We’re told Zach did not know the woman — but she had traveled from […]

Chicago Bulls stud Zach Lavine will be playing in his first All-Star Game on Saturday. He will be suiting up for Team Durant after being selected by the Brooklyn Nets superstar as one of the players on his side. LaVine drew praise from Durant as well as LeBron James, as the two All-Star captains talked […]

Zach LaVine is putting his money where his mouth is for the NBA Three-Point Shootout. The Chicago Bulls flamethrower will look to avenge himself this year after falling short in his first try last year. LaVine even revealed his new strategy: Putting the money balls in the corner. He put them at the top of […]

Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls have been raising eyebrows for their seemingly new brand of play this season. While they still have a lot to learn, it’s a welcome sight to see LaVine finally be recognized as one of the league’s elit. And not just that, he’s also rejuvenating a franchise that hasn’t seen […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine just sent in his entry for this year’s edition of the Slam Dunk Contest. LaVine came up with this insanely-difficult slam during pre-game warm-ups on Wednesday prior to Chicago’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Are you serious @ZachLaVine?! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/LdT6qzGq2E — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 4, 2021 The degree […]

For the longest time, Zach LaVine has lived with the reputation of “just” being an amazing dunker and good scorer. Sure, he has been a constant source of quality offense for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls over the years. But that’s just the thing. Lavine’s scoring prowess has never amounted to anything more […]

The NBA is announcing the contestants in each of their events for All-Star weekend, which has prompted discussions to take place on social media. While the dunk contest announced its three contestants, the three-point contest is loaded with All-Star talents such as Stephen Curry and Donovan Mitchell, via The Athletic’s Shams Charania. NBA All-Star 3-point […]

Jamal Murray warned Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine that he should start double-teaming Nikola Jokic during their pick-and-roll sequence. LaVine, even though he’s aware of the Denver Nuggets star’s capabilities, did not heed Murray’s advice at all. Per Ryan Blackburn of the Denver Stiffs, Murray shared the hilarious exchange between him and LaVine. The Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is the team’s first All-Star since Jimmy Butler. He is rapidly ascending as one of the top offensive players in basketball. By all accounts, his brilliance is also negating any semblance of trade availability he may have once had. K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports three rival executives mentioned […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the surprise teams of the year thus far. Sitting in sixth place as of this article, Chicago is aiming for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Zach LaVine shared his thoughts on the young Bulls roster after a tremendous win Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is set to make his All-Star debut after it was announced on Tuesday that he was voted as a reserve for the East. There are more than a few that would argue that this has been long overdue, which apparently includes Chicago native Dwyane Wade. Wade took to Twitter to […]

The Chicago Bulls made sure to make a memorable surprise for swingman Zach LaVine, who was just selected to his first All-Star Game amid the Bulls’ surprise season. LaVine thought he was about to do a call with the media, but it turned out that his parents, Paul and Cheryl, were the first to congratulate […]

It has been a long time coming for Chicago Bulls scorer Zach LaVine, but he has finally made an All-Star team. After getting the honor, LaVine sent a message to his younger self, as posted by the Bulls official Twitter account.   “Hard work doesn’t fail. It really doesn’t. Just keep your head down and keep […]

Seeing the Chicago Bulls miss the postseason for the last couple of seasons doesn’t feel right at all. A franchise that once had the greatest player of all time and six rings should be up there dominating with the best teams in the league. But thanks to bad coaching and questionable roster decisions, the squad […]

The Chicago Bulls have momentarily snagged the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference, and their success this 2020-21 season is thanks in large part due to Zach LaVine’s breakout campaign. Led by the 25-year-old star, the Bulls are gaining more confidence each game, as evidenced by this remark from veteran forward Thaddeus Young. Thad […]

One of the most contentious plot lines of the current NBA season has been the degree to which observers have denied Zach LaVine credit for his improved offensive performance with the Chicago Bulls. Despite averaging a stat line of 29.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists–with efficiency numbers that place him in the 86th percentile […]

Zach LaVine has been tearing it up on the offensive end for the Chicago Bulls this season, but he has the desire to become better on the other end of the court. After leading the Bulls to a win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, LaVine spoke about his improved defense of late, via K.C. […]

Following his 38-point outing in the Chicago Bulls’ 122-114 win over the Sacramento Kings, Zach LaVine made rookie Patrick Williams his official campaign manager for his 2021 All-Star bid. As the 19-year-old spoke in his postgame press conference, LaVine looked on and made sure Williams said the right things about him. Watch the hilarious exchange […]

Zach LaVine is in the midst of a tremendous campaign for the Chicago Bulls. The 25-year-old has gotten much praise along the way, and as it turns out, he’s left such a huge impression on Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton that he thinks LaVine should be a frontrunner for this season’s Most Improved Player […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was named an All-Star starter when the voting was announced on Thursday, and it’s no surprise as he leads the NBA with 32.8 points per game. However, Beal also advocates strongly for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine to be named an All-Star in the Eastern Conference. “I feel like Zach […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls are on opposite ends of the spectrum in the Eastern Conference. While Philly is intent on contending for a championship right now, Chicago is still feeling things out in the first season under new management. The Sixers are the No. 1 seed in the East, and the Bulls (currently […]

Charles Barkley wants people to stop using Zach LaVine and Trae Young in the same sentence. The Hall of Fame member firmly believes that the Chicago Bulls superstar has shown incredible improvement this season and he shouldn’t be compared to the Atlanta Hawks playmaker. Barkley’s controversial statement came after both were snubbed for a spot […]

It takes more than a few nudges and words to startle a guy like Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls swingman is as tough as they come, and he showed on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons how he doesn’t back down from anybody. LaVine got tangled up with Pistons forward Josh Jackson and didn’t shy away […]

The Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine captured a phenomenal 120-112 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers Monday night. When it came down to late-game plays, the Bulls made sure to come together and communicate against a struggling Pacers team. Lavine led the way for the Bulls with 30 points and nine rebounds. But after the […]