The Bulls made significant efforts to trade Zach LaVine before he sustained an injury.

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Chicago Bulls put in considerable effort to trade Zach LaVine before the shooting guard suffered an injury. However, no teams displayed serious interest in acquiring LaVine, who subsequently underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot.

LaVine, who signed a lucrative five-year, $215 million contract with the Bulls in July 2022, will earn $43 million next season and $45 million in 2025-26.

Per NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Bulls attempted to trade LaVine to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Dejounte Murray and also explored a potential deal with the Houston Rockets involving Jalen Green. However, neither the Hawks nor the Rockets were keen on acquiring LaVine.

Despite being a two-time All-Star, LaVine concluded the season with averages of 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, shooting 45.2% from the field, 34.9% from 3-point range, and 85.4% from the free-throw line, while earning $40.1 million.

Sources informed Hoops Wire that LaVine expressed a desire to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, given his connections to LeBron James and Anthony Davis through their shared agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, and his collegiate ties to UCLA. However, the Lakers were hesitant due to concerns about LaVine’s hefty contract and injury history, which includes two knee surgeries and one foot surgery.

NBA insiders Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported LeBron’s support for the Lakers pursuing a trade for LaVine.

With career averages of 20.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, LaVine’s future with the Bulls remains uncertain, with many expecting Chicago to attempt to trade him again this summer. The Detroit Pistons have shown some interest, although LaVine lacks a no-trade clause in his contract, leaving his destination open to speculation. It remains to be seen if the Pistons will revisit their interest in acquiring LaVine during the upcoming offseason.