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

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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,

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,

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

Dario Saric, $5.2 million: Eligible to be traded, but trade value is low. Saric signed with Denver for the mid-level in July. He has a player option next offseason, then one year remaining on his contract. He has played in 10 of the first 24 games, averaging 13.6 minutes.

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.

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

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as trade season begins in the NBA.

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.