Zach LaVine may be approaching the conclusion of his tenure in the Windy City.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, LaVine and the Chicago Bulls have “increased transparency” regarding the possibility of a trade. Charania further states that NBA clubs are “investigating the availability” of the veteran guard.

Additionally, Charania stated on The Rally that there is “some degree of interest” from the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Numerous trade speculations have surrounded LaVine since well before the 2023-24 season began. Despite this, rumors have evidently increased in the wake of Chicago’s dismal 4-8 start to the season.

Friday on NBA Today, Brian Windhorst of ESPN stated, “Scouts are jamming themselves into Bulls games because they realize the team may be broken up at some point.”

During the offseason, the Chicago Bulls reportedly engaged in “exploratory talks” regarding LaVine. On Tuesday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago added, “Players are acutely aware that a change is imminent if the situation does not improve.”

Tuesday, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic also reported that the Bulls “will not have the same roster in a month.” It appears that change is near in Chicago.

Since LaVine joined the Chicago Bulls in 2017-18, following his rookie year with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the franchise has struggled to a mediocre existence, appearing in the postseason only once during that time.

LaVine had previously been associated with the 76ers in the wake of the trade that delivered James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, given the Sixers’ 8-1 record and current Eastern Conference lead, it is uncertain whether the franchise is still interested in negotiating a contract for the veteran.

Tuesday, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that the Philadelphia 76ers “will consider” acquiring LaVine, but that the franchise is “satisfied with the team’s current play and would likely lean toward delaying a significant trade until the trade deadline to assess whether there are any injury concerns or needs.”

“I’m told the Sixers like the depth they have now are and the Bulls high salary players may not be a fit,” clarified Clark.

In spite of the difficulties faced by Chicago, LaVine is exhibiting a commendable statistical campaign. In eleven games, he has averaged 21.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists on a declining 40.9% floor percentage and 30.9% deep percentage.

As the season progresses, it will be intriguing to observe LaVine’s future destination should the Chicago Bulls opt to proceed elsewhere.