JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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
Zach LaVine ailing as Bulls entertain pesky Grizzlies The Chicago Bulls navigated a late charge from the Toronto Raptors on Thursday as well as an injury scare to Zach LaVine.That the Bulls prev...
To miss 1-to-2 weeks LaVine is expected to miss one-to-two weeks with his right ankle sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact LaVine suffered this injury during Thursday's game against Toronto, and based on this timetable, he'll miss at least three games for the Bulls. Whether he's able to return on Jan. 28 against Portland remains to be seen. While LaVine is sidelined, there will be more usage for DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic to soak up, and guys like Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams (ankle) will have more opportunities.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Saturday LaVine is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain.
Impact LaVine sustained an ankle injury Thursday and will likely miss at least one game after being diagnosed with a sprain. Patrick Williams (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) are candidates to take on increased roles against Memphis.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle issue LaVine left Thursday's game against the Raptors for a second time with a right ankle issue and never returned. He finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assist...
Impact LaVine rolled his ankle at the beginning of the third quarter, but he briefly returned to the game before checking out for good with 7:23 remaining in the fourth quarter. He clearly looked uncomfortable out there, and it's possible he could miss some time. For now, LaVine should be considered questionable for Saturday against the Grizzlies. Ayo Dosunmu would likely take on a larger role if LaVine ends up sitting.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Available to return LaVine (ankle) is available to return to Thursday's game against the Raptors, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
Impact LaVine rolled his ankle with 10:39 left in the third quarter and limped to the locker room in discomfort, but the TNT broadcast announced that he would be available to return after just a few minutes. For now, it appears that he's going to be fine.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Tweaks ankle Thursday LaVine appeared to tweak his right ankle during Thursday's game against the Raptors and went to the locker room, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Impact LaVine was driving to the basket and rolled his right ankle pretty good. He limped straight to the locker room with 10:39 left in the third quarter and wasn't putting much weight on it. The Bulls haven't released anything official, so should be considered questionable to return at best.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 17 points in loss LaVine closed Monday's 109-91 loss to the Cavaliers with 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 35 minutes.
Impact LaVine has failed to reach the 20-point mark in his last two games, and even though he holds a prominent role on offense, a decrease in his numbers is expected given he shares the offense with two other dominant ballhandlers in DeMar DeRozan and Coby White. LaVine has been efficient despite the slight drop-off in numbers, though, as he's shooting 51.9 percent from the field in his last four contests since returning to a starting role.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Why Reporters Are Dubious A Zach LaVine-To-LA Trade Will Happen Here’s why LA won’t trade for LaVine.
JANUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers News: Why Reporters Are Dubious A Zach LaVine-To-LA Trade Will Happen Here’s why LA won’t trade for LaVine.
JANUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zach LaVine on potential trades: Unless I get a call from my agent, it's just another day at the office for me “We’re winning,” Zach LaVine said following the Chicago Bulls’ morning shootaround at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. “There’s nothing better th...
JANUARY 15 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Lakers Rumors: Zach Lavine-To-LA Trade In Flux Because Of This Issue? Is LA still interested in the All-Star?
JANUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Posts 25 in return to starting role LaVine recorded 25 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 overtime victory over Housto...
Impact LaVine started for the first time since Nov. 28 and looked impressive across the board, hitting the 20-point mark and ending just three assists away from a triple-double. Don't expect him to be so active in secondary categories outside of scoring in the coming games, but his return to the starting lineup should take away touches and minutes from several role players, such as Jevon Carter, Ayo Dosunmu and even Patrick Williams, going forward.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Coby White's role with Bulls won't change with Zach LaVine's return: 'They want me to still be who I am' CHICAGO - Coby White is never concerned about sharing the floor with Zach LaVine. When the star guard returned to the court last week, it ra...
JANUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Coby White's role with Bulls won't change with Zach LaVine's return: 'They want me to still be who I am' CHICAGO - Coby White is never concerned about sharing the floor with Zach LaVine. When the star guard returned to the court last week, it ra...
JANUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Will start Wednesday Coach Billy Donovan said LaVine's (foot) restrictions have been lifted, and the shooting guard will return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Rockets, K.C. Johnson of NBC...
Impact LaVine operated off the bench in back-to-back contests following a 17-game absence, but he'll return to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since Nov. 28. LaVine played 36 minutes in Monday's win in Charlotte, posting nine points (2-8 FG), five assists, three rebounds and two blocks.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago basketball report: Bulls go 2-0 with Zach LaVine back — and will Michael Jordan reunite with Scottie Pippen? The Chicago Bulls climb to ninth in the East as Zach LaVine returns, former greats prepare for Thursday's Ring of Honor ceremony and Illinoi...
JANUARY 10 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Returns to injury report LaVine is questionable to play Wednesday against Houston due to right shoulder soreness and right foot inflammation.
Impact LaVine carried both injury designations into Monday's game against Charlotte prior to logging a full 36-minute workload, so his presence on Tuesday's injury report could be maintenance related. However, Chicago could opt to ramp him up cautiously after a 17-game absence due to inflammation/soreness in his right foot. More light will be shed on his status throughout Chicago's pre-game routines Wednesday.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Officially cleared LaVine (foot/shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Impact After a premature update cleared LaVine, coach Billy Donovan walked back his claim and said the shooting guard would need to go through pregame warmups before being deemed available. It seems like everything went as planned, so LaVine will suit up for a second straight contest following a 17-game absence. However, he'll operate off the bench again, as Alex Caruso will get the starting nod, and LaVine is expected to have his minutes monitored, though he played 30 minutes in Saturday's win over Charlotte.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed game-time decision LaVine (foot/shoulder) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Hornets, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Impact A previous report suggested LaVine would be able to suit up with a minutes restriction Monday, but he'll need to test things out in pregame warmups before the Bulls officially determine his status. However, even if he's available, he'll have his workload monitored as he continues to work on his conditioning.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Monday Coach Billy Donovan said LaVine (foot/shoulder) will play Monday against the Hornets but will still be on a minute restriction, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Impact LaVine returned to action Saturday following a 17-game absence, totaling 15 points (6-11 FG), five rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes off the bench. He may move back into the starting lineup Monday, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to play more than 30 minutes during Chicago's rematch against Charlotte.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to questionable LaVine (foot/shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Impact LaVine was initially listed as probable due to right foot inflammation, but he has been downgraded to questionable and is now being listed with right shoulder soreness, as well. This is a concerning development for LaVine, who returned to action Saturday following a 17-game absence. If LaVine is ruled out, Ayo Dosunmu and Jevon Carter would be candidates for increased roles.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as probable LaVine is probable for Monday's game against the Hornets due to right foot inflammation.
Impact LaVine returned to action Friday following a 17-game absence due to a right foot injury. He operated off the bench, along with Nikola Vucevic (groin), and posted 16 points (6-11 FG), five rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes. LaVine and Vucevic are both expected to suit up Monday and will presumably return to the starting lineup.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 15 points in return LaVine finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 104-91 win over the Hornets.
Impact LaVine returned to the hardwood after a 17-game absence, and while he came off the bench, he still logged 30 minutes, meaning it shouldn't only be a matter of time before he returns to his regular starting role. He didn't look rusty despite missing more than a month, and he could be in line for handling a bigger workload when the Bulls once again take on the Hornets, this time on the road, next Monday.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Zach LaVine returns, vows to help Bulls continue winning. Can he do it? LaVine scored 15 points with five rebounds and four assists in his first contest since Nov. 28.
JANUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Zach LaVine faces questions — and heavy expectations — in his Bulls return: 'I could care less what people think about me' CHICAGO — Zach LaVine is back. And after nearly six weeks off the court, the star guard returns to the court to face a litany of questions s...
JANUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM
