The Bulls traded guard Zach LaVine to the Kings as part of a multi-team deal in which they received full control of their 2025 first-round pick from the Spurs. The trade also sent De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs.
The Bulls got Kevin Huerter from the Kings and Zach Collins and Tre Jones from the Spurs. Huerter and Collins have one more year on their contracts after this season, and Jones’ deal is expiring.
Also, the Bulls’ first-round pick is no longer top-10 protected. It would’ve gone to the Spurs had the Bulls finished outside the top 10 in the NBA Draft order.
The trade reunites LaVine with DeMar DeRozan, who played the last three seasons for the Bulls.
This appears to be just the start for the Bulls, who aren’t waiting until the NBA trade deadline at 2 p.m. Thursday to make their moves. After the blockbuster Lakers-Mavericks superstar swap earlier Sunday, the Bulls have a potential suitor for Nikola Vucevic in the Lakers, who now have an opening at center after dealing Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.
Collins has experience at center, making Vucevic’s departure palatable.
Reported trade details:
Spurs get: De’Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin.
Kings get: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first-round picks (2025 Hornets, 2027 Spurs, 2031 Timberwolves) and three second-round picks (2025 Bulls, 2028 Nuggets, 2028 Kings).
Bulls get: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and their own 2025 first-round pick via the Spurs.
More to come …