Inaction could not last forever. The Chicago Bulls finally made a move at the trade deadline after three consecutive years of standing pat, taking one more step forward toward a future vision of a rebuild.

CHICAGO — The team charter landed back in Chicago following the Bulls’ road loss against the Detroit Pistons when news spread that Zach LaVine had been traded to Sacramento.

Over the weekend, the Sacramento Kings made a deal to send star point guard De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, stirring up the NBA by giving 21-year-old superstar Victor Wembanyama an elite point guard.

Considering how long Zach LaVine resided on the NBA trading block, the Chicago Bulls must feel like a burden has been lifted after finally getting his

“Karnišovas clarifies this: Says he won’t stand in way of young players making playoff run, said that’s sign of development and growth,” K.C. Johnson said in a post. “Understands if they don’t make playoffs, their draft pick can be better.”

After eight seasons in the Windy City, Zach LaVine climbed franchise leaderboards and was a walking highlight reel. Sam Smith details LaVine's time in Chicago and why he's one of the best players to wear the red and black.

Newly acquired Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine addressed his departure from the Chicago Bulls and thanked the organization and its fanbase. "It's tough

Zach LaVine came to the Bulls back in 2017 after spending the first three seasons of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine has been elite during his time in Chicago, as he has averaged over 20 points per game in every season except for two. He is currently averaging 24 PPG this year.

“Legacy” is an overused word in sports, but LaVine should be remembered in Chicago as a fine scorer who helped lift the franchise out of its doldrums and into mediocrity — which isn’t the kind of sporting career one dreams of as a child.

The Chicago Bulls finally can move past the challenge of moving Zach LaVine. But did they get enough back for their best player?