To the naked eye, it appears as if it is the same old, same old in The Windy City. The Chicago Bulls (20-28) are once again headed for an uninspiring NBA Play-In Tournament appearance with no trace of genuine enthusiasm in sight.

Yes, but: Executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas has been reluctant to trade at the deadline in years past, perplexing fans and NBA analysts alike. LaVine is paid like a superstar and some argue that he is playing like one this year, although he was snubbed for an All-Star bid.

Here’s a look at the six Bulls who have the most trade value and why their individual circumstances warrant trades.

The Bulls and Warriors have held significant trade conversations through the weeks, sources said, with the focus on LaVine and Nikola Vucevic,” Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported. “Although Vucevic was the early favorite to be traded to Golden State,

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has made a successful return to the court this season, and could draw interest from a title contender.

This doesn’t mean they are fully committed to tearing it down at the deadline. But the Bulls are operating with much more flexibility and receptiveness than in previous seasons. The waiting game

The NBA trade deadline is coming up in less than two weeks as it on February 6th, and this could be the year that the Chicago Bulls get active. The Bulls have been at the center of trade rumors for multiple years now,