In a major three-team trade involving the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and Sacramento Kings, Zach LaVine was sent to the Kings, while De’Aaron Fox moved to the Spurs. The deal, coming just a day after the Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster, reunites LaVine with former Bulls teammate DeMar DeRozan in Sacramento. Meanwhile, Fox joins forces with Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, marking a significant shift for all teams involved. However, Bulls fans expressed disappointment over the return for LaVine, who had been a cornerstone in Chicago for eight years.
LaVine took to social media to share an emotional farewell message, reflecting on his time with the Bulls. “It’s tough to put into words how much this city and organization have meant to me over the past eight years,” he wrote. “Chicago, you welcomed me with open arms, and the memories we created will stay with me forever. The fans here are unlike any other—playing in Chicago has been an honor, and I’ll always be grateful for your support.”
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He also expressed gratitude to the coaches, teammates, and Bulls staff, emphasizing his lasting “love and appreciation” for the city. As he looks ahead to joining the Kings, LaVine shared his excitement for the next chapter. Drafted 13th overall by the Timberwolves in 2014, LaVine was traded to the Bulls in 2017 as part of the Jimmy Butler deal. Now, after eight seasons in Chicago, he returns to the Western Conference with Sacramento, ready to make his mark.
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