Impact LaVine is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right adductor strain. If he's sidelined again, Ayo Dosunmo would likely draw another start.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
ZACH LAVINE #8 - SHOOTING GUARD - CHICAGO BULLS
22.0 PPG •
5.2 RPG •
4.2 APG
22.0 PPG
5.2 RPG
4.2 APG
Iffy for Wednesday LaVine (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
LaVine sits out Bulls' game against Jazz with right adductor strain. Markkanen out again for Utah
Chicago Bulls leading scorer Zach LaVine is sitting out against the winless Utah Jazz on Monday night because of a right adductor strainNOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Monday LaVine (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact LaVine has been able to play through a left shoulder sprain, but he is now dealing with a right adductor strain which will keep him sidelined Monday. It's unclear whether the injury is considered long-term, but LaVine's next chance at suiting up will be against the Mavericks on Wednesday. Ayo Dosunmu and Dalen Terry should see increased playing time while LaVine is sidelined.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday LaVine is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a right adductor strain, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact This is a new injury for LaVine, who was previously dealing with a sprained left shoulder. He's scored at least 20 points in five of the first six regular-season games, averaging 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 34.8 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu would likely be the primary beneficiary.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 21 points against Brooklyn LaVine finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact LaVine and Coby White finished second on the Bulls in scoring Friday behind Nikola Vucevic (28). LaVine is playing through a left shoulder sprain, but that didn't slow him down Friday as he scored 21-plus points for the fifth time in six regular-season outings. For the season, LaVine is averaging 22.7 points on 49.5 percent shooting, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 34.7 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Can Thomas scores 32 points in the Nets' 120-112 victory over the Bulls
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 120-112 on Friday nightNOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suiting up Friday Coach Billy Donovan said LaVine (shoulder) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact LaVine sustained the injury in Wednesday's win over Orlando, though the consensus is he avoided a major injury and won't miss any time. The 29-year-old has appeared in all of the Bulls' five regular-season outings, during which he has averaged 23.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks across 35.0 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Friday LaVine is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to an acromioclavicular sprain in his left shoulder, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact While LaVine avoided a significant injury against Orlando, he is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Friday. If LaVine is unable to suit up, Dalen Terry, Matas Buzelis and Ayo Dosunmu are candidates to receive increased playing time.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Gets X-rays on shoulder X-rays on LaVine's left shoulder came back negative after Wednesday's 102-99 win over the Magic, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Impact LaVine played through left shoulder discomfort Wednesday and had X-rays done postgame. Encouragingly, the X-rays came back negative, but LaVine should be considered day-to-day moving forward. He tallied 11 points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal across 36 minutes Wednesday. The Bulls' next game comes Friday at Brooklyn.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Goes off for 30 points Monday LaVine recorded 30 points (12-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 126-123 victory over the Grizzlies.
Impact LaVine was extremely efficient Monday and carried the Bulls to a tight win over Memphis by leading the team in scoring. LaVine is not expected to play the whole year with Chicago, and if he continues to play at this level, the trade rumors centered around the veteran guard should start to get louder as the season advances. LaVine is doing his part to show he can still contribute at a high level, as he's averaging 26.0 points per game in his first four outings while shooting 55.2 percent from the field and 45.7 percent from deep.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
LaVine, Vucevic key fourth-quarter rally as Bulls defeat Grizzlies 126-123
Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter to key a Chicago comeback as the Bulls defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 126-123OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sniffs double-double Saturday LaVine posted 22 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 34 minutes in Saturday's 114-95 loss to the Thunder.
Impact LaVine's scoring numbers have decreased slightly with each passing game after he opened the 2024-25 campaign with a 27-point effort against the Pelicans. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried, as LaVine has surpassed the 20-point mark while grabbing at least five rebounds in each of his three contests thus far. His role as one of the Bulls' main offensive weapons is not under any sort of threat, particularly as he needs to rebuild his value to become an attractive trade chip as the season unfolds.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to easy win over Bulls, 114-95
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls’ home opene...OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 25 points Friday LaVine closed Friday's 133-122 win over the Bucks with 25 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 33 minutes.
Impact Coby White stole the show with his 35-point performance Friday, but LaVine posted a solid line in his own right, showing an efficient touch for the floor to open the 2024-25 campaign with at least 25 points in his first two contests. LaVine is one of the top candidates to be traded before the deadline, so expect him to try and re-establish his trade value in the first few months of the regular season. That should lead him to the 29-year-old playing a prominent role as a scoring weapon in Chicago, probably as the go-to option ahead of White and Nikola Vucevic.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Zach LaVine Creates Chicago Bulls History in Win vs Milwaukee Bucks Zach LaVine put his name down in the Chicago Bulls history books in the win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
OCTOBER 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
New-look Bulls make 21 3s vs. Bucks as they move on from the DeRozan era
Coby White and the Chicago Bulls know they’re going to have to find different ways to win this season now that they no longer have six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan and his mid-range...OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coby White scores 35, Bulls roll past Bucks 133-122 to get in the win column
Coby White scored 35 points, and the Chicago Bulls spoiled Milwaukee’s home opener with a 133-122 victory over the BucksOCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zach LaVine Makes Promising Claim About Controversial Chicago Bulls Teammate Zach LaVine has made a promising claim about one of his Chicago Bulls teammates.
OCTOBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Drops team-high 27 in loss LaVine closed Wednesday's 123-111 loss to New Orleans with 27 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes.
Impact The veteran wing led the Bulls in scoring in their season opener, and LaVine looked fully recovered from the foot injury that cost him the last three months of the 2023-24 campaign. Trade rumors are likely to be swirling around him as Chicago continues the rebuild that began when DeMar DeRozan was shipped to Sacramento this offseason, and if LaVine stay healthy and productive it can only improve his market value. Prior to last year's injury woes, he'd averaged better than 24.0 points and 2.5 threes a game for four straight seasons.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram scores 33, and the Pelicans beat the Bulls 123-111 without Zion Williamson
Brandon Ingram scored 33 points, icing the game with a baseline turnaround jumper with 1:46 to goOCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 19 points in preseason win LaVine logged 19 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 125-123 preseason win over the Timberwolves.
Impact LaVine looks like his old self, which is great news for the team as they move forward without DeMar DeRozan. LaVine's foot injury limited him to 25 games last season, but he shows no ill effects from the injury at the moment. Assuming a full recovery, LaVine should be a fixture with the first unit when the regular season commences.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to action Wednesday LaVine (rest) is active for Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Impact LaVine took a seat for Monday's preseason game against Milwaukee but will return to action Wednesday. The veteran shooting guard made only 25 regular-season appearances last year and is looking for a bounce-back campaign.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Monday LaVine won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Bucks due to rest purposes, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact The Bulls neglected to report any kind of injury for the star forward, so this appears to be a standard rest night. LaVine will have another chance to appear in preseason action Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Scores game-high 28 points LaVine finished with 28 points (9-12 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Saturday's 124-121 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact LaVine was deadly from beyond the arc and was extremely efficient as a scorer, but his efforts were not enough to lift the Bulls to a win in this matchup. Chicago has three games left before the start of the campaign, but LaVine already looks to be in form to start the campaign. The Bulls will certainly benefit if LaVine opens the regular season on a tear, especially if they look to trade him before the deadline.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
3 Reasons Why the Lakers Should Trade for Zach LaVine Theoretically, LaVine would be a great secondary scorer to play off LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
OCTOBER 9 • SACBEE.COM
