CHICAGO — The team charter landed back in Chicago following the Bulls’ road loss against the Detroit Pistons when news spread that Zach LaVine had been traded to Sacramento.

It was arguably the best performance in a Kings uniform thus far for Zach LaVine, who was acquired from the Chicago Bulls shortly before last week's trade deadline. LaVine finished the game with 22 points and helped “light the beam” after the game, alongside new teammates Jake LaRavia and Jonas Valaciunas.

After eight seasons in the Windy City, Zach LaVine climbed franchise leaderboards and was a walking highlight reel. Sam Smith details LaVine's time in Chicago and why he's one of the best players to wear the red and black.

On a day he could have re-energized his frustrated fan base with a strong show of leadership, Karnišovas essentially ceded control with one big, “We’ll see what happens.”

The Chicago Bulls finally can move past the challenge of moving Zach LaVine. But did they get enough back for their best player?

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Newly acquired Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine addressed his departure from the Chicago Bulls and thanked the organization and its fanbase. "It's tough

The Chicago Bulls traded longtime guard Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team deal that sent De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. LaVine spent seven and a half years in Chicago, and the team and city meant a lot to the guard as he now says goodbye. LaVine posted a message of gratitude to the Bulls and fans on Tuesday.

The Chicago Bulls finally pulled on the trigger on a trade that ended Zach LaVine’s seven-and-a-half-year stint in the Windy City. LaVine has been involved in so many trade rumors that it wasn’t clear if he was ever going to be moved,