With the rumor mill churning, Bulls stumble in Dallas to drop to 2-3

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The Bulls dropped to 2-3 on the season, but the trade rumors remained very consistent with this group. That starts with Zach LaVine.

DALLAS – It’s all well and good that Zach LaVine is the latest Bull to be churning in the rumor mill.

Leading up to Wednesday’s 114-105 loss to Dallas, there were multiple reports the last few days that the 76ers have LaVine on their radar as far as a trade target.

One problem: This two-way dance can’t happen without a willing partner.

According to a source close to the situation, the Bulls have no intention of trading LaVine anytime soon, and even if that changes – a very big if – it’s very unlikely that the 76ers fit the profile of what the Bulls would realistically be looking for in return.