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For Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine to make the All-Star team this season, three things need to happen. One, LaVine needs to build off his 2018-19 campaign offensively and continue to find ways to become more efficient. Two, the Bulls’ leading scorer has to lead Chicago to more than 22 wins. But the most […]

Zach LaVine is rapidly building his case for a breakout All-Star season during this preseason and a full offseason to adapt to Jim Boylen’s style. The Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer is already showing his mettle to start his second full season of action with the team, quickly becoming a threat to be among the best […]

Analytics say Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine shouldn’t shoot mid-range jumpers. LaVine, one of the most consistent mid-range shooters in the NBA, disagrees with analytics telling him to abandon that aspect of his game, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I know … ain’t this crazy,’’ LaVine told the Sun-Times on Friday, when […]

The holidays are a ways away, but Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is already in the giving mood. LaVine treated his teammates and coaches to Will Smith’s new movie on Thursday while the team was in Indiana. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen was appreciative of the gesture, pointing out how generous LaVine is. Zach […]

This season, Zach LaVine has some high individual goals that he hopes will translate into the Chicago Bulls winning more games. LaVine pointed out his stellar individual campaign last year when he logged career-highs of 23.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. However, the Bulls only had 22 wins and so his numbers […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. However, there are some positives that can be taken away from the game. For example, Zach LaVine finally got to experience what playing Zion Williamson is like. LaVine has nothing but respect for the Pelicans rookie, giving out some high praises for the […]

After Zach LaVine’s stellar preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen called the swingman a “special cat.” In 24 minutes of action, LaVine dropped 28 points and three rebounds. It’s a pretty great performance considering that it’s just a preseason game where most players are taking it easy. Per […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine says USA Basketball reached out to him about playing in the FIBA World Cup this summer after multiple players withdrew. While LaVine appreciated the gesture and wanted to play, he opted not to since he was dealing with an ankle injury: https://twitter.com/markstrot/status/1179832683310006273 Zach LaVine ultimately made the right decision. […]

NBA fans could be in store for an epic rematch between Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon at this season’s Slam Dunk Contest. Gordon has stated that he would love to participate in the event again. It was far from a commitment, but it’s clear that he’s open to the […]

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn is yet to have a breakout season. After being selected fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves back in 2016, he hasn’t been able to live up to the expectations. Now in his second season with the Bulls, the 25-year-old Providence product will once again look to prove that he belongs […]

Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls are an up-and-coming duo, and they want the whole league to know about them. For LaVine, there’s no pressure to prove themselves to others, noting that to reach the elite status is what they expect and ought to do. He looked back on his partnership with […]

In two years with the Chicago Bulls, both Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen are yet to play in all 82 games in the regular season. With that said, the two young stars are determined to stay healthy and change all that. During the Bulls’ media day, LaVine said he feels pretty good at the moment […]

Chicago Bulls high-flyer Zach LaVine might join the Slam Dunk contest once again in the 2020 All-Star Weekend to be held in Chicago. During the Bulls’ media day, the two-time dunk champion admitted he’s thinking of joining the contest. However, it still depends how his body is feeling heading to the competition. "The dunk contest […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen claims shooting guard Zach LaVine is “getting his man body.” By all accounts, LaVine had a productive summer working on his game and body. https://twitter.com/markstrot/status/1178759913620811777 Zach LaVine established himself as one of the best young scorers in the NBA last season. The high-flyer averaged 23.7 points per game while shooting […]

The Chicago Bulls are entering the 2019-20 season with a more positive outlook than they did last year. Bulls coach Jim Boylen believes that Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen can establish themselves as the team’s star pillars moving forward. “We believe in them,’’ Boylen said of the two after the free-agent frenzy subsided this past […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is looking forward to the coming season, and he has specifically expressed his excitement to play with rookie Coby White: “Coby White, he’s extremely exciting,” LaVine told Shlomo Sprung of Forbes. “(He) plays both sides of the ball, pushes the pace. He’s obviously one of the faster players on […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has begun to understand how NBA players are often judged in the large scope of earning awards, making All-Star teams, and earning call-ups for Team USA. LaVine has been an otherworldly talent with ridiculous ups, a great penchant for scoring the ball, and awesome athleticism, but he has yet […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is thrilled about the idea of playing a full season with Otto Porter Jr., whom the team acquired in a February trade with the Washington Wizards. In an interview with Gerald Bourguet of Fan Sided, LaVine called Porter a “great support player” who does a little bit of everything on […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine offers a fresh, albeit neutral perspective, on the recent issue about players being double-teamed during pick-up games. Over the past couple of weeks, there have been a ton of discussions about whether or not players should be double-teamed in an open court scrimmage after a video of Phoenix Suns guard […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine proved he was back to his old self after a breakout season to follow his return from injury with his new team after three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old put up a career-high 23.7 points and 4.5 assists per game while rendering his most efficient shooting season, […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is looking to do some great things with his team this coming season. Speaking to of Gerald Bourget of FanSided, the 24-year-old admitted that at this point in his career, he believes that he is already overdue a postseason run. “Yeah, I mean that’s tough, man. It’s all a little […]

At this point, there is so much young talent on the Chicago Bulls roster. The team possesses one of the most promising young cores in the league today, and the recent addition of seventh overall pick Coby White only makes the future even brighter for the Bulls. However, for Chicago combo guard Zach LaVine, he […]

The Chicago Bulls have been pretty bad the past two seasons. Last year, they ended the campaign with just 22 wins, which was good for 13th overall in the Eastern Conference. Only the Cleveleand Cavaliers and the New York Knicks performed worse than the Bulls last season, which speaks volumes of how disappointing the season […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine showed off his scoring repertoire in a recent pickup game, and Bulls fans are starting to get excited about the upcoming season. LaVine, who has established himself as one of the best young scorers in the league, has been working diligently this summer on his game. The high-flyer and […]

For the first time in quite a while, there is actually some excitement surrounding the Chicago Bulls heading into the 2019-20 campaign. They aren’t going to be contenders or anything, but they have a very impressive stable of young talent, and in a weak Eastern Conference, they could actually make a playoff push. Maybe John […]

Aaron Gordon was tasked with picking his ideal all-time dunk contest, using a $15 format as provided by House of Highlights. The Orlando Magic talisman picked Vince Carter with his first overall pick, along with teammate Terrence Ross and showdown partner Zach LaVine, as well as himself — hopeful to take part in such a […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis is a huge fan of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s talent and for good reasons. In fact, the former is already calling for the latter’s inclusion to Team USA’s selection pool for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. When they gonna invite my man @ZachLaVine stop […]

Semi-retired NBA forward Carmelo Anthony made an eyebrow-raising appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Friday, answering wide-ranging questions surrounding his current team-less status along with past headlines like his 2014 free agency. Current Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine took to Twitter to defend Anthony, who’s been the subject of pervasive debates within hoops circles due to […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is looking forward to having another epic Slam Dunk contest battle in the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. Gordon is eyeing another showdown with Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. LaVine will likely join the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, as Chicago is set to host next year’s All-Star Weekend. The high-flying forward […]

Zach LaVine believes Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls team of the 90s is one of the best in franchise history. LaVine will be entering his second full season (2.5 overall) with the Bulls this year. In an appearance on Scoop B Radio, the 24-year-old shared his thoughts on the franchise, especially the historic Bulls team of […]

Initially, the Chicago Bulls were chastised for the Jimmy Butler trade. After all, Chicago had dealt a legitimate two-way star in Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine–who was still recovering from an ACL tear at the time–and unproven point guard Kris Dunn. When the Bulls selected Lauri Markkanen with the No. 7 overall […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine likes the moves the front office has made this summer. After drafting Coby White and Daniel Gafford in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Bulls signed Thaddeus Young and acquired Tomas Satoransky in a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Wizards. LaVine, one of the best young scorers in the league, […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine says he’s aiming to play in all 82 regular season games in 2019-20. LaVine played in 82 games during his second season in the league with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The high-flyer tore his left ACL in his third season and played in just 24 games in his first year […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine established himself as one of the best young scorers in the NBA in 2018-19. LaVine, who has completely recovered from the ACL tear he suffered during the 2016-17 campaign with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaged 23.7 points per game this past season while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and […]

The raw numbers say Zach LaVine is on the path toward superstardom. He averaged 23.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists last season, all career-highs, while managing solid efficiency as the Chicago Bulls’ top offensive option despite some questionable shot selection. Once LaVine prioritizes hunting more efficient field goal attempts and continues growing as a […]

The Chicago Bulls signed forward Thaddeus Young to a three-year, $41 million deal this offseason in hopes that the veteran would help Chicago’s young core mature and develop. Now, Young is already saying encouraging things that will make Bulls fans hopeful that this signing could pay dividends for quite a while. The 13-year vet claimed […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has put his 8,000-square foot mansion in Lakeview up for sale, according to a report from NBC Sports. Lavine, now 24 years of age, bought the 8,000 square foot home for $3.25 million in September 2018, shortly after signing a four-year, $78 million contract with the Bulls. The home, which […]

The Chicago Bulls did try and move up in the 2019 NBA Draft, but they never shopped shooting guard Zach LaVine, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. The Bulls stayed at No. 7 and selected North Carolina point guard Coby White. As reported in today's Tribune, the Bulls never shopped Zach LaVine in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are poised to select Ja Morant with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Murray State guard is reportedly meeting with Grizzlies representatives in advance of the Draft. Murray State’s Ja Morant — the projected No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft — is visiting the Grizzlies in […]