ZACH LAVINE NEWS

Analysis: Trying to play good NBA defense 'wild, hot mess'

Someone will win Defensive Player of the Year this spring, even after a season where no one seems to be able to stop or even slow down anyone with the ball

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bulls face the Pacers, aim for 4th straight victory

Chicago aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Bulls take on Indiana

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan scores 26 in 1,000th game, Bulls beat Hawks 111-100

DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points in his 1,000th career game, Nikola Vucevic added 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-100

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paris helps prove Bulls' Big Three can thrive together after all During the past few weeks, the Bulls have specialized in high-scoring performances. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic and finall...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

NBA Roundtable: Which teams must make a trade deadline move?

The NBA's trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Will the market heat up soon? Our NBA panel weighs in.

JANUARY 20, 2023

NBA Top Five Performances, Jan. 19: Zach Lavine's 30-Point Performance Gives Chicago Bulls Victory in Paris LaVine had his eighth 30-point game of the season.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA Top Five Performances, Jan. 19: Zach Lavine's 30-Point Performance Gives Chicago Bulls Victory in Paris LaVine had his eighth 30-point game of the season.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Game-high 30 points LaVine logged 30 points (10-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-108 win over Detroit.

Impact LaVine really found his groove in the second half, scoring 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field to seal the win for Chicago. He finished the contest with a game-high 30 points and shot above 50 percent for just the fourth time this month. The Bulls forward also sank eight of nine free-throw attempts and continues to shine on offense, scoring at least 25 points in seven straight contests.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in Paris

With Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players he’ll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit takes on the Chicago Bulls in Paris

The Detroit Pistons face the Chicago Bulls in Paris

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles to find shooting touch LaVine posted 27 points (7-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 12-14 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 132-118 win over Golden State.

Impact LaVine has now scored 25 or more points in six straight contests, but he was unable to find his shooting stroke throughout Sunday's clash. He's struggled from deep in back-to-back contests, hitting two of 16 attempts over this short stretch. LaVine will aim to get back on track Thursday in Detroit after appearing locked in from beyond the arc to begin January (46.8 percent from three in his first six appearances).

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic helps Bulls snap 11-game losing streak vs. Warriors

Nikola Vucevic matched a career high with 43 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped an 11-game losing streak against Golden State, beating the Warriors 132-118

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach LaVine is playing through swelling in his shooting hand, but the Chicago Bulls star doesn't have a torn ligament Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Zach LaVine is nursing “significant swelling” over a knuckle that has affected LaVine since he jammed...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cleared for Sunday Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said LaVine (hand) will be available for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact LaVine had been listed as probable heading into the day with a right hand contusion, and since he had already played through the issue the previous two contests, the Bulls never really had much concern about his availability for Sunday. With DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) sidelined for the third consecutive contest, LaVine should be in store for another game of elevated usage. He handled usage rates of 38.4 and 32.1 percent over his previous two outings, well above his season-long rate of 27.9 percent.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives probable tag LaVine (hand) is probable for Sunday's game against Golden State, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Sunday's tag marks the third straight contest LaVine has been probable for due to a right hand contusion. Considering he has suited up and logged more than 35 minutes in both games, fantasy managers should expect to have LaVine in their lineups Sunday. However, it would be worthwhile to check in closer to the 3:30 PM ET tip for confirmation.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field Friday LaVine ended Friday's 124-110 loss to the Thunder with 25 points (5-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 14-15 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes.

Impact LaVine's final stat line looks solid on the surface, reaching the 25-point mark for the fifth game in a row, but he struggled mightily from the field and only salvaged his fantasy day by making 14 of his 15 attempts from the charity stripe. There's a strong chance this might have been nothing more than an off night for the star guard, though, as he's averaging 33.4 points while shooting 50.5 percent from the field over the last five games.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giddey scores 25, leads Thunder to 124-110 win over Bulls

Josh Giddey matched a season high with 25 point and added 10 reobunds, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-110 win over the Chicago Bulls

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Thunder Lavine (hand) will play in Friday's game versus the Thunder, Will Gottlieb of CHGO Sports reports.

Impact LaVine has been upgraded from probable to available for Friday's game. The star guard should remain in the starting lineup and will likely be the focal point of Chicago's offense with DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) out.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround LaVine (hand) participated in Friday's shootaround, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact LaVine is probable for Friday's matchup against Oklahoma City, and his participation in shootaround makes it even more likely that he'll be able to play against the Thunder. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 35.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 39.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder set for matchup against the Bulls

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup with Chicago averaging 31.0 points per game

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tabbed as probable Friday LaVine is considered probable for Friday's game versus the Thunder despite a right hand contusion.

Impact LaVine evidently picked up a slight shooting hand issue during Wednesday's contest versus the Wizards, but it doesn't appear to be a significant concern and shouldn't cost him any additional action. That's good news for LaVine, who is coming off 38 points against Washington, his fourth-highest scoring output of the season.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine Mavs Trade Idea: Bulls & Cavs 3-Way? The Dallas Mavericks need to give Luka Doncic more help, the Cleveland Cavaliers apparently have eyes for Tim Hardaway Jr., and the Chicago...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Erupts for 38 in loss LaVine produced 38 points (15-28 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 100-97 loss to the Wizards.

Impact With DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) unavailable, LaVine put together a big performance but got little help as only two other Bulls even scored in double digits. LaVine has drained at least four three-pointers in four straight games, and over his last 12 contests, he's averaging 28.3 points, 4.4 boards, 4.3 assists and 3.8 threes while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor and 46.9 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzma hits late 3-pointer to lift Wizards past Bulls, 100-97

Kyle Kuzma broke a tie with a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 100-97 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS