The Chicago Bulls had a great last season and since the core of the team was intact, many expected the team to show a repeat of it. But in the 2022-23 NBA season, the Bulls have been playing a pretty disappointing level of basketball.
As of now, the Bulls have an 11-18 record and are at the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. Things got over the boiling point after the Bulls gave up 150 points in an embarrassing loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following that many believe that the relationship between Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls has deteriorated.
So much so that recent rumors suggest that LaVine and the Bulls are no longer seeing eye-to-eye amid early season struggles.
Zach LaVine Has Lost Trust Of His Teammates
LaVine is currently undoubtedly one of the best players present on the roster of the Bulls. But a report suggested that there was a blowup in the Bulls locker room during halftime against the Timberwolves. The most crucial takeaway from the blowup was that apparently LaVine’s teammates are frustrated with him.
Via The Athletic:
There’s been a palpable feeling across various parts of the franchise of a disconnect over LaVine’s situation in Chicago.
LaVine added, “I think everybody goes through ups and downs, just like every team does. Obviously if we’re not winning games, not everybody’s going to be happy. It’s not going to look as good as it was before. It’s all glitter and show when you’re winning games. But when you’re losing games and you’re trying to do the same things it’s turmoil. Everybody has their right to their own opinion. For me, I keep my head down. I work on my game and try to help my team. I help try to lead the team. That’s where I stand. I just try to take it day by day and evaluate how we’re doing.”
This is certainly not good news for the struggling Bulls and it could even lead to LaVine demanding a trade from the organization. As of now, the Los Angeles Lakers have shown interest in LaVine. But if he becomes available there will surely be many contenders to get him.
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