U.S. local sports media "Clutch Point" reported on the rebuilding of the Chicago Bulls on the 7th (Korea time). According to reports, Chicago reported that Derma DeRozan will enjoy the rebuilding button because of the transfer. As a result, other key players such as Jack LaVine and Lonzo Ball will also leave the team, he added.
Chicago had a stormy offseason. It traded key player Alex Caruso for Josh Giddy, and DeRozan also sent him to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-en trade. Caruso and DeRozan were Chicago's ace in offense and defense in the 2023-2024 season. Chicago's power hit him hard.
Chicago was ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 39-43 record in the 2023-2024 season. It failed to make the playoffs after losing the play-in tournament to the Miami Heat. Under these circumstances, the team's main players have also left, so it is true that there is less chance of making the playoffs.
In the end, Chicago is expected to rebuild with half of its own volition. Kobe White, a fifth-year guard in the 2023-2024 season, has made tremendous progress. White has emerged as Chicago's hope with 19 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Chicago will use Giddy, who was acquired in a trade with White, as its core player in the rebuilding process. The rest of the players have potential to be traded.
The player who will receive the most attention is Jack LaVine. LaVine has been an ace for Chicago in recent years. LaVine is a player who can easily score 20 points on average, which guarantees his scoring ability.
Lavigne's problems are defense and ball handling. Lavigne is a top scorer, but he is not a player who can use his teammates or lead attacks through technology. Next to Lavigne, he needs a point guard who coordinates attacks. He also needs defense.
It is said that the value of Lavigne has plummeted in the trade market. Lavigne, who is difficult to use and weak in defense, has a $45 million annual contract until 2027. It is a burden for the team to take. There is even a news that Chicago needs to put the draft pick on top of Lavigne to deal with Lavigne.
Ball is in a similar situation. Ball signed a four-year, $80 million contract with Chicago ahead of the 2021-2022 season. He was very good in his early days. Ball's performance was good, and Chicago was also on a roll and ranked first in the Eastern Conference. But injuries ruined everything. 토토사이트 모음
Ball lost two years from 2022 to 2024 due to his serious knee injury. Rumors of his retirement even surfaced due to his injury. Fortunately, there is news that Ball will be able to see him on the court in the 2024-2025 season. However, no team will recruit him for such a deal.
In other words, even if Chicago sends Ball and Lavigne, its core resources, it is highly likely that they will not receive the right price. However, we must deal with Lavigne and Ball. If there are two players, there is a high possibility that the growth of other young players will be hindered.