{"id":78612,"date":"2024-05-23T14:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=78612"},"modified":"2024-05-23T14:32:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:32:00","slug":"philadelphia-76ers-pursuing-multi-time-nba-all-star-this-summer-zach-lavine-chicago-bulls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/05\/23\/philadelphia-76ers-pursuing-multi-time-nba-all-star-this-summer-zach-lavine-chicago-bulls\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia 76ers Pursuing Multi-Time NBA All-Star This Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following their playoff elimination, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/05\/03\/philadelphia-76ers-free-agency-paul-george-brandon-ingram-jimmy-butler\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> have reportedly expressed interest in numerous wings in hopes of boosting their core. So far, the top candidates appear to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/georgpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul George<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/butleji01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy Butler<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/i\/ingrabr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Ingram<\/a>. Additionally, the most recent report indicates the team may have interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/05\/23\/philadelphia-76ers-targeting-former-nba-champion-og-anunoby\/\" target=\"_self\">acquiring a former champion<\/a> to bolster the roster. However, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports, the 76ers may have a backup plan in place if all else fails&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lavinza01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach LaVine<\/a> of the Chicago Bulls.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Zach LaVine could be a backup plan for Philadelphia, per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JakeLFischer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JakeLFischer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStriking out on a big-time wing would also leave the door open for Philadelphia to consider taking back a player such as Zach LaVine, sources said, in the event Chicago or another team is willing to attach\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/owIOaZvrdQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/owIOaZvrdQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDunkCentral\/status\/1793689720024698927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>After seven seasons with the Bulls, LaVine may be on his way out of Chicago this summer. During the regular season, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/01\/25\/nba-rumors-zach-lavine-trade-to-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">LaVine<\/a> was a popular trade candidate, mostly being linked to the Detroit Pistons. However, due to an ankle injury, LaVine was ruled out for the remainder of the season in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/02\/03\/nba-news-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-out-for-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">January<\/a>. This ended any possibility of an in-season trade for the two-time All-Star.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, LaVine endured one of the worst campaigns of his career. In just 25 games played, the UCLA alum averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Additionally, he shot 45.2% from the field and 34.9% from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n<h2>Philadelphia 76ers Pursuing Multi-Time NBA All-Star This Summer?<\/h2>\n<h3>Chicago Bulls Expected to Explore Zach LaVine Trade Again This Offseason<\/h3>\n<p>After the near-in-season trade to Detroit, the Bulls are reportedly likely going to try and make a trade happen again in the offseason. Amidst the rumors, LaVine says he will &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsportschicago.com\/nba\/chicago-bulls\/bulls-news\/bulls-zach-lavine-foot-surgery-upbeat\/545694\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">continue to push forward.<\/a>&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A source said the Bulls will look to trade LaVine again this offseason. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of things that don\u2019t bug me. My name has been circulating around more than once from the beginning of my career to now. If I let people\u2019s opinions bug me or influence me, I wouldn\u2019t be where I\u2019m at today. So I go out there and keep doing me,\u201d LaVine said. \u201cHaven\u2019t really talked to anybody, but we\u2019ll continue to push forward.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So far, only the 76ers and Pistons have appeared to show interest in the guard. After LaVine&#8217;s injury, reports indicated <a href=\"https:\/\/hoopshype.com\/rumor\/2659330\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Pistons no longer had interest<\/a> in acquiring him. However, it is unclear where they stand now.<\/p>\n<h3>The Last Word on Zach LaVine<\/h3>\n<p>With the 29-year-old most likely on his way out of Chicago this summer, the 76ers make sense as a destination for him. He is an explosive guard who can score at a high level. Additionally, he can complement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/embiijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Embiid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maxeyty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrese Maxey<\/a> well on the court. How he performs following his injury remains unknown. However, acquiring LaVine is a risk the 76ers should look into taking. If they cannot land any of the top stars they have interest in, LaVine is a good backup plan.<\/p>\n<p>LaVine has three seasons remaining on his contract, with a $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following their playoff elimination, the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly expressed interest in numerous wings in hopes of boosting their core. So far, the top candidates appear to be Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and Brandon Ingram. Additionally, the most recent report indicates the team may have interest in acquiring a former champion to bolster the roster. 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