Zach LaVine has been captivating basketball fans worldwide ever since he made his debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA 2014-2015 season.
On December 1, 2021, shocking news rippled through the Chicago Bulls fandom. Zach LaVine was suffering from foot soreness and was scheduled to take a break from the courts.
Although this news disappointed fans eager to see him in action, it was originally projected that he would be out of action for only about a week.
Shams Charania, one of the most respected NBA insiders. A shocking revelation came from him in a recent update on LaVine’s condition.
According to Charania, Zach LaVine was expected to extend his break from the basketball court by three to four weeks.
Based on this revelation, Zach LaVine is expected to be sidelined until the end of December 2021 or the first week of January 2022.
Shams mentioned that Zach LaVine is scheduled to return around mid-January, coinciding with the time D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura become eligible for trade 👀
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This further extension implies that LaVine would miss approximately 10 to 15 games for the Chicago Bulls this season.
Despite this setback, LaVine’s performance in the 2021-2022 season has been commendable so far.
In 18 games, he has averaged 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists with shooting percentages of 44.3% from the field and a respectable 33.6% from beyond the arc.
There have also been whispers and public speculation about the possibility of a trade involving Zach LaVine. If these rumors come to fruition, LaVine’s glorious time with the Chicago Bulls may be drawing to a close.
The Los Angeles Lakers, with their star-studded team, have been associated with LaVine, thanks to his UCLA background, Klutch Sports representation, and impressive playing skills.
It’s exciting to think about pairing him with the Lakers’ dangerous duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
However, there’s a catch to this hypothetical Lakers-LaVine deal. Regulations state that the Lakers’ recent free-agent signings are not eligible for trades until mid-January. So, this specific deal will have to wait if it ever happens.
Interestingly, Zach LaVine’s projected return coincides with the time D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura become eligible for trade.
These factors construct an appealing conjecture for basketball fanatics to look forward to.
