K.C. Johnson: Bulls make Zach LaVine trade official. As expected, Bulls waive Torrey Craig & Chris Duarte to clear roster spots for Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Zach Collins Bulls are still actively working to make trades, including potentially flipping Jones and/or Huerter.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop
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Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Updated the @SportsBizClass NBA 2024-25 Apron Tracker for Fox/LaVine trade – I have Spurs triggering a first-apron hard cap to get Fox, will update again if they configured it differently than I expect
sportsbusinessclassroom.com/nba-2024-25-ap… – 7:48 PM
Updated the @SportsBizClass NBA 2024-25 Apron Tracker for Fox/LaVine trade – I have Spurs triggering a first-apron hard cap to get Fox, will update again if they configured it differently than I expect
sportsbusinessclassroom.com/nba-2024-25-ap… – 7:48 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Updated the @SportsBizClass Current NBA Trade Exceptions for the LaVine/Fox trade – Bulls get $17.2m for LaVine (used the DDR TPE) and Kings get $16.8m for Huerter (used McDaniels on Sidy)
sportsbusinessclassroom.com/listing-the-cu… – 7:33 PM
Updated the @SportsBizClass Current NBA Trade Exceptions for the LaVine/Fox trade – Bulls get $17.2m for LaVine (used the DDR TPE) and Kings get $16.8m for Huerter (used McDaniels on Sidy)
sportsbusinessclassroom.com/listing-the-cu… – 7:33 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Thank you to Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte..it’s been a pleasure and wishing you good health and joy. The journey continues. @chicagobulls – 5:22 PM
Thank you to Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte..it’s been a pleasure and wishing you good health and joy. The journey continues. @chicagobulls – 5:22 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Thank you to @ZachLaVine for your kindness, professionalism and assistance over the last eight seasons. Zach always treated me with respect and he will be missed. I had the pleasure of calling every one of his 420 Bulls games . I wish Zach and his family the best with the pic.x.com/eXWFXpJTXg – 5:19 PM
Thank you to @ZachLaVine for your kindness, professionalism and assistance over the last eight seasons. Zach always treated me with respect and he will be missed. I had the pleasure of calling every one of his 420 Bulls games . I wish Zach and his family the best with the pic.x.com/eXWFXpJTXg – 5:19 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine deal is official as of Monday, and now the remaining Bulls players know any of them could be next.
Latest Bulls trade intel …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 4:27 PM
Zach LaVine deal is official as of Monday, and now the remaining Bulls players know any of them could be next.
Latest Bulls trade intel …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 4:27 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings GM Monte McNair’s comments on the trade in the Kings official release following the trade for Zach LaVine:
“As we look to the future, I am excited to welcome Zach to Sacramento. He is a gifted scorer, and his athleticism will make an impact on both ends of the floor.” pic.x.com/rCIuTQb3Uj – 4:24 PM
Kings GM Monte McNair’s comments on the trade in the Kings official release following the trade for Zach LaVine:
“As we look to the future, I am excited to welcome Zach to Sacramento. He is a gifted scorer, and his athleticism will make an impact on both ends of the floor.” pic.x.com/rCIuTQb3Uj – 4:24 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
A Malik Monk, Zach LaVine oop is MANDATORY on Wednesday night in the Golden 1 Center. – 3:57 PM
A Malik Monk, Zach LaVine oop is MANDATORY on Wednesday night in the Golden 1 Center. – 3:57 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Zach LaVine is expected to make his Kings debut in Sacramento on Wednesday night when they host the Orlando Magic, sources say. – 3:54 PM
Zach LaVine is expected to make his Kings debut in Sacramento on Wednesday night when they host the Orlando Magic, sources say. – 3:54 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
It looks like the Bulls have waived Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte in order to clear the roster spots needed to complete the deal.
Trade is final. – 3:43 PM
It looks like the Bulls have waived Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte in order to clear the roster spots needed to complete the deal.
Trade is final. – 3:43 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls make trade official, and as reported yesterday, T Craig and Duarte were waived after they couldn’t be traded. Expect Craig to be grabbed quickly. – 3:43 PM
Bulls make trade official, and as reported yesterday, T Craig and Duarte were waived after they couldn’t be traded. Expect Craig to be grabbed quickly. – 3:43 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
The Chicago Bulls waived forward Torrey Craig and guard Chris Duarte. Chicago had to clear two roster spots as part of the 3-team trade sending De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, and Tre Jones, Zach Collins and Kevin Huerter to the Bulls. – 3:42 PM
The Chicago Bulls waived forward Torrey Craig and guard Chris Duarte. Chicago had to clear two roster spots as part of the 3-team trade sending De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, and Tre Jones, Zach Collins and Kevin Huerter to the Bulls. – 3:42 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings officially announce the De’Aaron Fox/Zach LaVine trade: pic.x.com/sknEqKMcdo – 3:40 PM
Kings officially announce the De’Aaron Fox/Zach LaVine trade: pic.x.com/sknEqKMcdo – 3:40 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair’s comments on trading De’Aaron Fox & acquiring Zach LaVine. pic.x.com/vZDXnPCfJP – 3:40 PM
Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair’s comments on trading De’Aaron Fox & acquiring Zach LaVine. pic.x.com/vZDXnPCfJP – 3:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to a league source, Zach LaVine is expected to be in uniform for the Kings on Wednesday night when the Orlando Magic visit Golden 1 Center. – 3:38 PM
According to a league source, Zach LaVine is expected to be in uniform for the Kings on Wednesday night when the Orlando Magic visit Golden 1 Center. – 3:38 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Two ex-Pacers have been waived by the Bulls to complete the three-team trade with Kings and Spurs:
2021 first-round pick Chris Duarte and Torrey Craig. – 3:36 PM
Two ex-Pacers have been waived by the Bulls to complete the three-team trade with Kings and Spurs:
2021 first-round pick Chris Duarte and Torrey Craig. – 3:36 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls are waiving Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte to complete the trade for Zach LaVine, which is now official. – 3:33 PM
The Bulls are waiving Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte to complete the trade for Zach LaVine, which is now official. – 3:33 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Artūras Karnišovas quote on LaVine from statement pic.x.com/I71K7PZeCs – 3:31 PM
Artūras Karnišovas quote on LaVine from statement pic.x.com/I71K7PZeCs – 3:31 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Looking forward to the times where Zach LaVine’s offense turns the Golden 1 Center into a frenzy over the next few years.
It will happen. I just hope it’s in meaningful games on a playoff team. – 3:08 PM
Looking forward to the times where Zach LaVine’s offense turns the Golden 1 Center into a frenzy over the next few years.
It will happen. I just hope it’s in meaningful games on a playoff team. – 3:08 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Heads up!
Back on Kings pre/postgame with @momoragan today.
Coverage starts at 4:30pm, and then we’re LIVE for a late-night pod breaking down the game and the aftermath of the Fox-LaVine trade.
youtube.com/live/VNRPJqzRq… pic.x.com/wIkVTshtOT – 2:28 PM
Heads up!
Back on Kings pre/postgame with @momoragan today.
Coverage starts at 4:30pm, and then we’re LIVE for a late-night pod breaking down the game and the aftermath of the Fox-LaVine trade.
youtube.com/live/VNRPJqzRq… pic.x.com/wIkVTshtOT – 2:28 PM
Nikola Vucevic @NikolaVucevic
Wonder if they just removed the 8 and Lavine and added Collins and 12 or did a whole new plate? pic.x.com/EJl3IgVofX – 12:53 PM
Wonder if they just removed the 8 and Lavine and added Collins and 12 or did a whole new plate? pic.x.com/EJl3IgVofX – 12:53 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Doug Christie is definitely a fan of Zach LaVine.
Both are from the same area in Seattle.
When the Kings were in Chicago a few weeks ago, Christie called him a “four-level scorer.” pic.x.com/dFwS4U4QwY – 12:11 PM
Doug Christie is definitely a fan of Zach LaVine.
Both are from the same area in Seattle.
When the Kings were in Chicago a few weeks ago, Christie called him a “four-level scorer.” pic.x.com/dFwS4U4QwY – 12:11 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
A lot has been made about how draconian the CBA is.
Here is a run down of the 8 regular season trades
Key players traded: $30M+
Luka Doncic
Anthony Davis
Zach LaVine
De’Aaron Fox
First Round Picks
8
Second Round Picks
17 – 10:31 AM
A lot has been made about how draconian the CBA is.
Here is a run down of the 8 regular season trades
Key players traded: $30M+
Luka Doncic
Anthony Davis
Zach LaVine
De’Aaron Fox
First Round Picks
8
Second Round Picks
17 – 10:31 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls fans, how are y’all feeling about the Zach LaVine trade in the light of the morning? – 9:53 AM
Bulls fans, how are y’all feeling about the Zach LaVine trade in the light of the morning? – 9:53 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine career franchise ranks for Bulls:
3PM/3PA: 1st
PPG: 3rd
FGM/FGA: 7th
FTM/FTA: 10
416 games. 8 seasons. 2 All-Star appearances. 1 gold medal with Team USA. – 8:33 AM
Zach LaVine career franchise ranks for Bulls:
3PM/3PA: 1st
PPG: 3rd
FGM/FGA: 7th
FTM/FTA: 10
416 games. 8 seasons. 2 All-Star appearances. 1 gold medal with Team USA. – 8:33 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Did the Bulls get enough back for Zach LaVine?
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/03/zac… – 8:23 AM
Did the Bulls get enough back for Zach LaVine?
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/03/zac… – 8:23 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Is Victor Wembanyama getting reinforcement in San Antonio? 🆕
De’Aaron Fox has been reportedly moved to the Spurs in a multi-team trade also involving Zach Lavine to Sacramento:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:41 AM
Is Victor Wembanyama getting reinforcement in San Antonio? 🆕
De’Aaron Fox has been reportedly moved to the Spurs in a multi-team trade also involving Zach Lavine to Sacramento:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:41 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings in Three-Team Blockbuster sportando.basketball/en/deaaron-fox… – 2:50 AM
De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings in Three-Team Blockbuster sportando.basketball/en/deaaron-fox… – 2:50 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox moved to San Antonio in three-team deal that lands Zach LaVine in Sacramento kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/de-aaron-fox… – 12:57 AM
De’Aaron Fox moved to San Antonio in three-team deal that lands Zach LaVine in Sacramento kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/de-aaron-fox… – 12:57 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers in three-team trade sending De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 12:37 AM
Winners, losers in three-team trade sending De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 12:37 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“They are finally punting…I would be filled with joy if I was a Chicago Bulls fan”
@WorldWideWob and @adaniels33 discuss the Bulls trading Zach LaVine away.
Hear the guys break down a crazy trade weekend throughout the night on NBA Radio
sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/3pO2jJZckh – 12:09 AM
“They are finally punting…I would be filled with joy if I was a Chicago Bulls fan”
@WorldWideWob and @adaniels33 discuss the Bulls trading Zach LaVine away.
Hear the guys break down a crazy trade weekend throughout the night on NBA Radio
sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/3pO2jJZckh – 12:09 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Just said this on our @CHSN__ podcast coming out soon but I will miss covering Zach LaVine, a stand-up guy. That he returned to elite offensive form this season on the court/regained the peace off it that made him such a go-to and affable media presence is great way to go out. – 12:00 AM
Just said this on our @CHSN__ podcast coming out soon but I will miss covering Zach LaVine, a stand-up guy. That he returned to elite offensive form this season on the court/regained the peace off it that made him such a go-to and affable media presence is great way to go out. – 12:00 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The AKME front office has made a variety of really bad moves since coming to power in Chicago but the decision not to move LaVine when he still had a year and a half left on the first extension — and then compound that by giving him a max extension — is high up on the list. – 11:55 PM
The AKME front office has made a variety of really bad moves since coming to power in Chicago but the decision not to move LaVine when he still had a year and a half left on the first extension — and then compound that by giving him a max extension — is high up on the list. – 11:55 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Kings finally trade De’Aaron Fox.
🏀Zach LaVine & (bad) picks back in the deal.
🏀Kings aren’t done making moves.
🖥youtu.be/NhWhqiTO8Fc pic.x.com/WWjqrVvjVh – 11:42 PM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Kings finally trade De’Aaron Fox.
🏀Zach LaVine & (bad) picks back in the deal.
🏀Kings aren’t done making moves.
🖥youtu.be/NhWhqiTO8Fc pic.x.com/WWjqrVvjVh – 11:42 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Updated the @SportsBizClass list of Current NBA Trade Exceptions post AD/Luka – pre-Fox/LaVine – Dallas got $11m TPE for all of Maxi’s $ sportsbusinessclassroom.com/listing-the-cu… – 10:55 PM
Updated the @SportsBizClass list of Current NBA Trade Exceptions post AD/Luka – pre-Fox/LaVine – Dallas got $11m TPE for all of Maxi’s $ sportsbusinessclassroom.com/listing-the-cu… – 10:55 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I feel bad for Zach LaVine. He’s too talented to be playing for another franchise that doesn’t know what they’re doing
Timberwolves, Bulls, Kings is a perfect trajectory for ruining a career – 10:52 PM
I feel bad for Zach LaVine. He’s too talented to be playing for another franchise that doesn’t know what they’re doing
Timberwolves, Bulls, Kings is a perfect trajectory for ruining a career – 10:52 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Some leftovers:
—-Coby White is last remaining player from roster Artūras Karnišovas inherited in 2020.
—-Doug Christie praised Zach LaVine during Kings’ Jan. 12 visit to Chicago. The two Seattle natives go way back.
—Bulls are still trying to make more trades before Thurs – 10:06 PM
Some leftovers:
—-Coby White is last remaining player from roster Artūras Karnišovas inherited in 2020.
—-Doug Christie praised Zach LaVine during Kings’ Jan. 12 visit to Chicago. The two Seattle natives go way back.
—Bulls are still trying to make more trades before Thurs – 10:06 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Here are my Kings, Spurs, and Bulls trade grades for the De’Aaron Fox-Zach LaVine three-teamer.
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/de… – 10:05 PM
Here are my Kings, Spurs, and Bulls trade grades for the De’Aaron Fox-Zach LaVine three-teamer.
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/de… – 10:05 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Important to note on the LaVine to Sacramento front: because he’ll have two years remaining on his deal after this season, he’ll be extension-eligible right after the Finals – 10:01 PM
Important to note on the LaVine to Sacramento front: because he’ll have two years remaining on his deal after this season, he’ll be extension-eligible right after the Finals – 10:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Honestly Sacramento should go back to the Heat for Jimmy Butler now.
If you’re just trying to win 45 games anyway, Jimmy and LaVine is more exciting than DeMar and LaVine. Maybe Jimmy could help you get the occasional stop. – 9:57 PM
Honestly Sacramento should go back to the Heat for Jimmy Butler now.
If you’re just trying to win 45 games anyway, Jimmy and LaVine is more exciting than DeMar and LaVine. Maybe Jimmy could help you get the occasional stop. – 9:57 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Full trade details for the Fox-LaVine blockbuster 📝
(via @ShamsCharania) pic.x.com/1bAQXptX00 – 9:50 PM
Full trade details for the Fox-LaVine blockbuster 📝
(via @ShamsCharania) pic.x.com/1bAQXptX00 – 9:50 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
The Bulls traded their 2025 1st Rd pick for DeMar DeRozan.
Who is now on the Kings.
The Bulls traded Zach LaVine to the Kings for their own 2025 1st Rd pick.
The Bulls’ former backcourt is now together in Sacramento while the Bulls now own a worse version of their own pick. – 9:46 PM
The Bulls traded their 2025 1st Rd pick for DeMar DeRozan.
Who is now on the Kings.
The Bulls traded Zach LaVine to the Kings for their own 2025 1st Rd pick.
The Bulls’ former backcourt is now together in Sacramento while the Bulls now own a worse version of their own pick. – 9:46 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kings reportedly agree to trade De’Aaron Fox to Spurs in three-team deal that lands Zach Lavine in Sacramento
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 9:39 PM
Kings reportedly agree to trade De’Aaron Fox to Spurs in three-team deal that lands Zach Lavine in Sacramento
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 9:39 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
This afternoon on @chicagobulls radio @670TheScore 1:45. Pistons Voice Mark Champion of All Star Cade Cunningham.…Billy Donovan on blockbuster Luka-AD trade..halftime Chris Duarte on the growth of hoops in the Dominican Republic. Always a pleasure ! – 2:33 PM
This afternoon on @chicagobulls radio @670TheScore 1:45. Pistons Voice Mark Champion of All Star Cade Cunningham.…Billy Donovan on blockbuster Luka-AD trade..halftime Chris Duarte on the growth of hoops in the Dominican Republic. Always a pleasure ! – 2:33 PM
More on this storyline
KC Johnson: Fluid week but currently hearing there’s optimism for a Lonzo Ball trade in which draft capital would be acquired. Also: Bulls engaged with Milwaukee on LaVine deal but ultimately shifted energy/focus to 3-team deal that happened. -via x.com / February 3, 2025
“De’Aaron has played a pivotal role with our franchise, and we are deeply grateful for everything he did to support the organization on and off the court,” McNair said in a statement. “We appreciate Kevin’s many contributions to the team, especially as a key member of the 2023 playoff team. We also thank Jordan for his hard work and commitment during his time with the Kings. “As we look to the future, I am excited to welcome Zach to Sacramento. He is a gifted scorer, and his athleticism will make an impact on both ends of the floor. We also look forward to Sidy joining the Kings.” -via Clutch Points / February 3, 2025
James Ham: According to a league source, Zach LaVine is expected to be in uniform for the Kings on Wednesday night when the Orlando Magic visit Golden 1 Center. -via Twitter @James_HamNBA / February 3, 2025
K.C. Johnson: Torrey Craig participated in shootaround, per Donovan, but still needs some time before his return. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / January 31, 2025
KC Johnson: Coby White and Torrey Craig remain out for Bulls. No other non two-way players listed on injury report vs. Nuggets. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / January 26, 2025
Michael Scotto: Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig suffered a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, team says. -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / January 13, 2025