[Source](https://theathletic.com/4021985/2022/12/20/chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-demar-derozan/?source=user_shared_article)
> The Bulls have held multiple team meetings to try to work out their issues, and that has included one-on-one, face-to-face sitdowns between DeRozan and LaVine, multiple sources with direct knowledge who were granted anonymity because they are unauthorized to speak publicly on the matter have told The Athletic.
> Even more, multiple league sources and sources close to the organization say LaVine and the Bulls are not seeing eye-to-eye. Over the past few weeks, there’s been a palpable feeling across various parts of the franchise of a disconnect over LaVine’s situation in Chicago.
by lopea182
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He gone
sign the big contract, immediately become discontent, many such cases
LaVine is being held accountable for playing like shit and he doesn’t like it
Bro secured the bag and now he wants out
That’s not great
Me the first half of last season: 😃
Me the first half of this season: 😃🔫
God I wish he had a healthier body and was about four years younger. I think he’d be a perfect next to Shai and Chet if he was. But alas I don’t think he’s worth going in for right now. Too injury prone and doesn’t really fit our timeline in regards to money equal to his age.
Lakers
This is so fucking stupid. How can you not see eye to eye with a franchise that just built a team around you and gave you the bag with no questions asked.
I feel bad for derozan mostly tbh
The Mavs might be able to save their season after all
Lol I knew this name was going to age bad but I didn’t really care.
Blow it up
Trade him for Brad Beal. Insert Spiderman meme
Zach Lavine, you are a Dallas Maverick
Welcome to the Los Angeles Lakers Zach
Can we get the full article quoted in this post?
Step 1: Midlevel star signs giant guaranteed contract with team that hasn’t been a true contender in over a decade, knowing there’s very little that can be done with the roster in its current form.
Step 2: Pretend like you’re excited to “take the team to the next level”
Step 3: Leak rumors that you aren’t happy with the direction of the team <— We are here
Step 4: Demand trade with your giant guaranteed contract and get the best of both worlds
Classic move
Holy fuck his stats are shit lol
Imagine paying this may 40 million a year
Maybe he should play some fucking defense and learn what good shot selection is. Sick of watching his sloppy turnovers and terrible decision making every game.
I’ll agree that Billy could be using him better but he’s also in his own way constantly.
But why?
They paid him big money and he has been the center piece for some time now… am I missing something?
How much would it cost to trade for DeMar?
He has regressed hard. He was in the conversation with Booker and Mitchell as far as top SGs just a season, season and a half ago (and can probably say the same about Beal). I can’t really blame him, or the organization. He hasn’t been healthy and don’t think you can have title aspirations with he or DeMar as your best players.
Because they benched him in 1 game? Lmfao
He’s really about to put the LA into LaVine.
Edit: Honorable mention – More like Zach Leaving.
Both not great.
Yeah and can’t trade him with that horrible contract. Sorry Chi fans, doubt this ends well
Lakers closing in with Russ and the good ol’ reliable first rounders
Boo hoo, you signed for $200 million plus, suck it up.
Was Lonzo really the secret and key chemistry ingredient? 🤔
Sounds like Kawhi all over again
Bolls should definitely pack it in.
Zach ~~LaVine~~ Leaving?
Grab Westbrook and the Lakers picks in 27 and 29 for Levine and Caruso
Find a home for Derozen
Restart the process, tank for a top 4 pick
Orlando rubs hands like birdman
Too bad KAT can’t be traded this year. I’d bring Lavine back to Minnesota!
Lose to the Wolves causing team meetings. Last year vibes are back!
Lavine looks cooked in every Bulls games I’ve seen this yr
K L U T C H
Take the money & worry about rest later. A tale as old as time.
Lonzo getting hurt really fucked this team
oh fuck me
[And Here We Go](https://giphy.com/gifs/hero0fwar-8YmZ14DOpivXMuckSI)
lavines contract is way to overbloated, hes injury prone and a fringe all star in my eyes.
i doubt he gets more then 2 picks, maybe miami takes em ?
—> Denver Nuggets
Built the team around him when he hadn’t earned it. Now he’s playing like shit and refuses to be held accountable.
He’d make a great sixth man off the bench.
i’m not ready to feel the way this story is going to make me feel. haven’t read the report yet but boy is this getting ugly