Zach LaVine
Coming into the 2021-22 season, it seemed like a shoo-in that Zach LaVine would be returning to the Chicago Bulls. So much so, many people didn’t even include LaVine in discussions about free agency because it was so unlikely that he would even consider leaving the Windy City.
But, things have seemed to change since then. It is no longer a done deal that LaVine remains with the Bulls and he is expected to fully test out the market. Chicago made the postseason this year after making some big upgrades to the lineup, but those upgrades could be playing a part in LaVine’s wandering eye.
One of the players that helped Chicago get back on track is DeMar DeRozan. He had an excellent season, but toward the end of the season, he began taking over as the go-to player offensively for the Bulls. In clutch situations, he would get the ball in isolations at the mid-post and go to work.
That relegated Zach LaVine to standing in the corner more often than he would have liked as a complementary player. While there is no reported rift between DeRozan and LaVine, his usage is something that has certainly led to exploring other options.
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LaVine will explore and find one that he likes more with the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio can provide him with the unquestioned go-to No. 1 scoring role that he seeks.
Adding a scoring threat of that caliber to the mix could help the Spurs take things to the next level, as that is really the only thing the roster is missing.
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Landing Zach LaVine could push the Spurs toward 45-50 wins, which puts them squarely in the mix for a spot outside of the NBA Play-In Tournament. It would be a full-circle moment if LaVine ultimately ended up in San Antonio, taking over the role that DeRozan vacated to join the Bulls.
