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The changes in the NBA arena are always full of twists and turns. Recently, the news of the Bulls has become the focus of fans' keen attention. In a season of challenges and variables, a talented scorer, Zach LaVine, announced that he would undergo surgery on his right foot, a decision that means he will be out for 4-6 months, and the season will come to an early end. The news was like a shock bomb, not only plunging the team into a heavy atmosphere, but also causing fans to worry about LaVine's future.
This isn't the first time LaVine has been in the spotlight. In the game against the Raptors on January 19, LaVine suffered a 90-degree break in his right foot during a breakaway, which became a big mystery this season. Although he tried to deal with his injuries by being conservative**, the final decision to operate was inevitable. Previously, LaVine missed 17 games due to inflammation in his right foot, and after a brief comeback, he was once again plagued by injuries, leaving fans with doubts about his career.
However, the surgery has brought more than just regrets for the season, but also for LaVine's future. The Bulls have been trying to trade LaVine, but with its large contract and frequent injuries, finding a team to take over is not an easy task. Lavin's five-year contract totals up to $2$1.5 billion, which doesn't expire until the summer of 2027, puts a lot of financial burden on the Bulls, and rumors about LaVine about him in the trade market may have calmed down after he is reimbursed this season.
Statistically, LaVine is averaging 19 per game this season5 points, 52 rebounds and 39 assists, however, his three-point shooting percentage and scoring both hit a new low in the last six seasons. For the Bulls, LaVine's injury has put the team in even greater trouble, especially given the remainder of his contract and the uncertainty surrounding his future.
However, there is also a key player on the Bulls, Lonzo Ball, who has also been out for the season due to injury. Ball's four-year contract is worth $80 million and expires in the summer of 2025. However, he has been frequently injured in recent years, which has become a major injury concern for the team. As the trade deadline looms, the future of the team is fraught with uncertainty and challenges.
Such an injury shadow also makes the future of the team even more uncertain. Fans may need to be patient as it could be a moment to wait. The future direction of the Bulls, and whether LaVine and Ball can show their peak form again after returning from injury, have become the focus of fans. In this unpredictable NBA season, perhaps the only thing that can be done is to pray for the injured players and hope that the team will have new hope for the future.