The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine’s 31 points, as the two-time NBA All-Star added eight assists and seven rebounds in the all-around showing. Speaking after the game, LaVine made a statement on his current level of play. “Pretty sharp,” LaVine said ...

But the Bulls always had an antidote to their mistakes. And when the Bulls’ final offensive play — an attempted lob from Josh Giddey to a cutting LaVine — misfired with three seconds left on the clock, Coby White was there to take a 3-pointer and draw a foul off Josh Hart, sinking all three free throws to claim a final one-point advantage.

The Chicago Bulls failed to find a trade partner in the summer to get Zach LaVine's contract off the books. With three years remaining on his deal, he was still set to earn $138 million.

The Chicago Bulls are facing the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Acquiring star center Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timber

It hasn't always been easy figuring out the relationship he has with the Bulls organization, but LaVine is now there. And until his situation changes he is all about leaving the franchise in a better place than he found it.

For the game, Zach LaVine is on the injury report, but he is listed as probable, so he should be available. The former UCLA star returned in the team's last game after missing three straight. Via Drew Stevens of #TheBIGS: "Bulls list Zach LaVine,