Star insisted at the start of the season that outside noise would be blocked out and not discussed, but that's about to be tested. LaVine has been a trade rumor for years and that's again the case as NBA trade talk heats up.

Let’s break down the Zach LaVine to the Nuggets trade rumor, plus grade the likelihood the deal actually happens

The Denver Nuggets have had recent and "significant" discussions about trading for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, The Athletic's Sam Amick and Tony Jones reported on Tuesday. According to The Athletic,

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly interested in adding a big offensive weapon ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 6. According to The Athletic's Tony Jones and Sam Amick, Denver has expressed interest and has even had discussions about making a trade for a multitude of players: Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls,

Denver's Nikola Jokić is having a historic season. But the Nuggets are searching for trade partners to find him help.

Following reports of the Denver Nuggets' interest in Zach LaVine, here's how a potential trade with the Chicago Bulls might shape up.

League sources say the focus on LaVine in recent discussions is significant, with the Nuggets interested in the 29-year-old who is averaging 21.7 points, 4

The Nuggets need a talent upgrade in order to win a second championship. The Bulls need to trade their star Zach LaVine in order to keep their 2025 draft pick and continue to retool a roster with a low ceiling.

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly eyeing some offensive help ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported