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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 […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls entered the consciousness of basketball fans as an athletic swingman with hops and fantastic dunks in his arsenal. These days, he’s known as a capable offensive gunner and is even showing hints of being a strong defender. Per KC Johnson of NBC Sports, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said […]

Zach LaVine’s scoring explosion against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night epitomized the reasons he needs to be in the 2021 All-Star Game. LaVine erupted for 46 points on 17-for-25 shooting, including 9-for-14 from beyond the arc. He got just about whatever he wanted, emphasizing his growing reputation as one of the best offensive […]

Zach LaVine and Coby White had a monster evening for the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Bulls’ explosive duo turned on the jets as they torched the visiting New Orleans Pelicans with their red-hot shooting. LaVine and White each nailed eight three-pointers and made NBA history by being the first pair of teammates to each […]

Zach LaVine and Coby White have been absolutely on fire for the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday night against the two once again led the Bulls’ hot shooting against the New Orleans Pelicans to pull off an incredible feat no other backcourt tandem has ever accomplished. And yes, that includes the Splash Brothers. The red-hot pair […]

Zach LaVine was El Fuego to start the Chicago Bulls‘ home game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Wednesday. The 25-year-old guard showed how lethal of a scorer he has become, torching the helpless Pels defense for 20 first quarter points. The two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion was immaculate from deep in […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had a prime opportunity to send their Monday night game against the Washington Wizards into overtime. The high-flying shooting guard was able to get by Wizards defender Bradley Beal and got a look at the rim to tie the game. However, Wizards big man Alex Len was at the cup […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been in All-Star form all season long, and a lot of people have been rallying behind the 25-year-old to make his first-ever ASG selection this 2020-21. Now, LaVine also got the nod of the league’s leading scorer in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal after the two faced off in […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is a huge fan of his rookie teammate Patrick Williams. The 25-year-old high-flyer bared his admiration for 19-year-old neophyte shortly after the Bulls lost to the Orlando Magic, 123-119, at Amway Center on Friday. Despite their inability to get the road win, LaVine still lauded the former Florida State standout […]

The Chicago Bulls will look to secure back-to-back wins over the New York Knicks as they play the 2nd night of their 2-game mini-series on Wednesday night. This game marks another opportunity for Zach LaVine to get the best of his former Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, who now mans the sidelines for the […]

Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen has taken his game to another level and his teammates, including Zach LaVine and Coby White, are taking notice of his resurgence. The Finnish national spearheaded the Bulls’ attack as they snagged a narrow win against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Bulls guard Coby White shared that […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard jokingly responded to a Twitter fan page that claimed Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is ‘the father’ of Lillard’s team after their game on Saturday night. The post didn’t age well as the five-time All-Star delivered in crunch time to deliver a win for his squad after a tightly-contested […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine immediately walked off the playing court shortly after Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard hit a game-winning triple to sink his team, 123-22 on Saturday. LaVine’s frustrations were evident post-game, as he lamented on one crucial play that turned the tides in the Blazers’ favor. Before Lillard drilled that dagger […]

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 […]

An unprecedented 2020-21 season hasn’t stopped NBA stars from shining brightly. With COVID-19 still taking center stage, it’s been relatively challenging for the league to go through the regular season as seamlessly as possible. That said, players have still managed to showcase their talents and the global pandemic hasn’t slowed them down a bit. Now […]

The campaign for Zach LaVine’s first All-Star stint has officially begun through none other than Chicago-native Dwyane Wade. The Chicago Bulls standout has been snubbed from the All-Star Game for years now even if LaVine has been dropping insane scoring numbers as the Windy City squad’s main gunner. Now that the two-time Slam Dunk champion […]

The Chicago Bulls are getting in on the “stonk” meme fever. And no, surprisingly, it did not involve a “Bull” market pun of some fashion. Rather, in light of 2021 NBA All-Star Game voting beginning on Thursday, the Bulls’ official Twitter account posted a Robinhood-like graph accounting for shooting guard Zach Lavine’s biggest nightly scoring […]

For a majority of the NBA offseason, many made up their minds on the favorites to make a run at the playoffs. While this season was already predicted to be one of the most unpredictable seasons, a few teams have already played outside of their expectations. Here are three NBA teams emerging to be playoff […]

Zach LaVine is truly blossoming into a true superstar for the Chicago Bulls in the 2020-21 season. Initially deemed as simply a high-flyer when he first entered the league in 2014, the 25-year-old guard has evolved into an all-around player and one of the most lethal scorers in the game today. His improvement has earned […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball went right at Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine early in their teams’ matchup at Spectrum Center on Friday. The 19-year-old flashy playmaker was unfazed by LaVine’s tight defense, as he powered right past him for an and-one beauty. LaMelo took it right at LaVine for the and-1 💪 pic.twitter.com/F5IOXtMInN — […]

Zach LaVine has been a popular name in trade talks in recent seasons, but the Chicago Bulls don’t seem committed to dealing him anytime soon. While speaking about the future of the Bulls, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports highlights Chicago’s current interest level in trading LaVine. Johnson begins his conversation surrounding LaVine by saying that […]

The Chicago Bulls’ rebuild continues to limp along despite a bevy of talented youngsters like Zach LaVine present. In all likelihood, the grouping of LaVine, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Wendell Carter Jr., and Lauri Markkanen aren’t all going to be together next season given their respective contract situations and the organization looking to take the […]