New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) guards Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first period at the United Center on Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025, in Chicago.© Armando L. Sanchez ...

Zion Williamson isn’t an outright guarantee to deliver on all of that, but he checks several important boxes, including a comparable contract to offload LaVine’s and a lot of young potential.

According to Bontemps and Marks, the Bulls are viewed as a potential trade destination for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. The deal could even help them offload Zach LaVine.

There’s been growing pessimism that Chicago Bulls two-time All-Star Zach LaVine would be traded to the Denver Nuggets in a package for Michael Porter Jr., league sources told HoopsHype.

Moving Sabonis and some picks for Williamson would complete their roster makeover, and they can go forward with Williamson and Zach LaVine next season.

The Kings were one of the busiest teams at this year’s trade deadline, having acquired Zach LaVine in a deal that saw them part ways with former face of the franchise, De’Aaron Fox.

The NBA welcomed four first-timers to its 2021 All-Star Game. New Orleans’ Zion Williamson, Chicago’s Zach LaVine, Boston’s Jaylen Brown and New York’s Julius Randle on Tuesday were named ...