Report: Bulls dealt Zach LaVine to Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul; Golden State said no

LaVine played just 25 games in 2023-24. He underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot in February.

A two-time All-Star, LaVine averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks in 2023-24 while shooting 45.2% from the field , 34.9% from beyond the arc and 85.4% on free throws. double.

A UCLA product, LaVine has career averages of 20.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks with the Timberwolves and Minnesota Bulls. He has a record of 216-364.

LaVine signed a five-year, $215 million contract with the Bulls in July 2022. He will earn $43 million next season and $45 million in 2025-26.

Wiggins averaged 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 2023-24 for the Warriors while shooting 45.3% from the field, 35.8% from beyond the arc and 75.1% from the free throw line. The NBA champion will earn $26.3 million next season.

Paul had a non-guaranteed contract with the Warriors for next season. The NBA legend averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 2023-24 while shooting 44.1 percent from the field, 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 82.7 percent from the free throw line.

The Warriors tried to acquire Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers but failed to complete a deal.

Klay Thompson is leaving Golden State as a free agent. The four-time champion meets the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers.

The Bulls traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. Chicago has been trying to trade LaVine for over a year now.

DeMar DeRozan is expected to leave the Bulls in free agency. He could sign with the Clippers if George leaves for the Sixers.