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The Chicago Bulls are eager to trade Zach LaVine sooner rather than later, aiming to assess their team with new players before making additional moves.

Despite a slow market, Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is determined to part ways with LaVine due to a strained professional relationship with coach Billy Donovan.

The unofficial opening of the NBA trade market on December 15 and the further expansion on January 15 provide a window for the Bulls to evaluate their post-LaVine roster before exploring additional trades.