The Chicago Bulls finally snapped out of a five-game slump with a 112-99 win, reigniting their offense by returning to their roots: the 3-point shot.

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has been the subject of trade rumors since last year. But he still finds himself with the Bulls halfway into the 2024-2025 season.

A source told the Sun-Times the Bulls' front office is more than open to trading Williams if the situation presents itself. The issue, however, is the organization signed him to a five-year, $90 million extension last summer.

Now in his fifth season in the NBA, Williams has yet to take the leap many hoped for. Injuries have contributed to his stagnation. His career averages of 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game reflect this lack of growth.

The Chicago Bulls’ 2024-25 season hasn’t exactly gone according to plan, as the team recently finished up a five-game homestand at 1-4 following their loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Bulls have seen solid production out of veterans like Zach Lavine and Nikola Vucevic,

The sinking Bulls' season doesn't have much going on these days, but LaVine remains the exception. If only the Bulls could get other teams to understand what an asset he could be for a playoff contender.

Subplot as Bulls mount furious comeback: Patrick Williams remains on bench and only has played 17 minutes. Other development projects Dalen Terry (6 minutes) and Matas Buzelis (4 minutes) have barely played - 10:12 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Zach LaVine had 27 points for the Bulls. They have lost five straight.

Zach LaVine scored 33 points, extending his streak of 30-point games to a career-high five, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 138-105 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Zach LaVine popped up on the injury report as probable on Sunday ahead of Bulls-Trail Blazers with a knee injury.

Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 on Monday night to snap a five-game skid. Talen Horton-Tucker added 18 points off

Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 138-105. Nikola Vučević had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Coby White and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points for the Bulls.