With two months to go before the NBA’s trade deadline, the Chicago Bulls (7-8) are nearing a crossroads with their two biggest stars, Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen.
New head coach Billy Donovan has helped transform a team that was 27th overall in scoring last season (106.8 points a game) to fourth (117.8) despite minimal changes to the roster this offseason. A considerable part of that turnaround stems from career seasons from LaVine and Markkanen.
The team is improved and growing but still doesn’t have a winning record. Markkanen will be a restricted free agent this offseason, and LaVine’s contract runs only through the 2021-22 season. Both are earning major paydays with their play, but their future in Chicago remains uncertain.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.