During the Bulls' media day, LaVine tried to stay positive after months of trade rumors.

“I had conversations with (the front office) and the commitment and respect they gave me – I’m going to give them the same respect – not just the way I play but the way I conduct myself,” LaVine said. “I’m excited for this camp.”

Since moving on from DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, Chicago doesn't have much in future draft picks, so they're in a tough spot.

The return of Ball is a nice story, but there's not a lot of upside to a rotational player with a spotty jump shot. The Bulls have to find a way to get off of LaVine's contract, which has three years remaining at around $46M AAV.