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Latest Update on Potential Zach LaVine to Denver Nuggets Trade

The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls have been involved in NBA trade rumors.

Joey Linn

Nov 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half at United Center.
Nov 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half at United Center. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is amid a very strong season. Appearing in 27 games for the Bulls this year, LaVine is averaging 22.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. Even more impressive than LaVine's per game averages has been his efficiency. Converting on 50.1% of his field goal attempts and 45.1% of his three-point attempts, LaVine has been scoring at a very high level this season.

Due to his contract and injury history, LaVine was always going to need a very strong start to the year in order to be traded. That has happened, and subsequently the trade rumors have intensified. A report from Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic named the Denver Nuggets as a possible LaVine suitor, and a new report revealed the latest on that situation. 

Zach LaVine
Dec 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times, talks between Chicago and Denver have not progressed.

Via Cowley: “The Sun-Times reported that the Nuggets rumor did have 'light momentum' as of last week, but that’s as far as it has gotten. Both teams have sent out feelers in early talks of what a deal would look like, but it hasn’t progressed. That’s about the extent of the market right now, but a major injury could always change things in a hurry."

LaVine poured in 37 points against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, continuing what has been a great season for the two-time NBA All-Star.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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