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The Bulls are hoping that LaVine will re-sign with them rather than sign with another team as an unrestricted free agent.
The Bulls have been very open with LaVine, according to the team's executive vice president of basketball operations.
At a news conference to introduce first-round draft pick Dalen Terry, Karnisovas said that they hope thatZach is here for a long time.
The biggest story surrounding the Bulls is LaVine's situation, with the free-agent negotiating period opening on Thursday.
The core that helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years needs to be retained.
LaVine was an All-Star for the second year in a row. He made the playoffs for the first time in his eight years as a pro. In the first round, the Bulls lost to Milwaukee.
LaVine's four-year, $78 million contract is up, and he said after the season that he plans to explore the market as an unrestricted free agent. He did not rule out a return to the Bulls. He can get about $150 million from another team.
There are questions about how comfortable the Bulls are with a five-year contract. When asked, Karnisovas didn't say much.
I'm positive." He said that he was confident in approaching the free agency with a group of people.
It wasn't an easy season for LaVine. He was out of the lineup the last few months due to a left knee injury.
Before the All-Star break, LaVine had fluid drained from his knee, as well as platelet-rich plasma therapy. He had an operation on it.
Karnisovas thinks he's going to be healthy. I think he's getting better.
The Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in two years after a major makeover that saw DeMar DeRozan and LaVine lead the way. The Chicago team went 50-32 in Tom Thibodeau's final season, its best record in three years.
The Bulls lost 15 of their final 22 games and finished sixth in the conference. Injuries made it difficult for them to develop continuity and compete with the best teams.
The group has been here for only a few months. We are still learning how to play together.
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