Bulls executive vice president of basketball operation Artūras Karnišovas' only trade before the deadline ended up being the deal that sent Zach LaVine​ to the Sacramento Kings.

Inaction could not last forever. The Chicago Bulls finally made a move at the trade deadline after three consecutive years of standing pat, taking one more step forward toward a future vision of a rebuild.

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.”

Considering how long Zach LaVine resided on the NBA trading block, the Chicago Bulls must feel like a burden has been lifted after finally getting his

The Orlando Magic are trying to add to their guard depth, and they reached out to the Chicago Bulls about Coby White.

LaVine did what he could in Chicago, but trading him was a move that many thought needed to be made. What's next for the Bulls?

Zach LaVine might have felt more bitterness if the Bulls had traded him a year ago, but he had nothing but good things to say about his former organization after being dealt to the Kings, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.

If the season ended today, the Bulls would finish in a spot that they are very familiar with. Chicago is currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and they would make the play-in tournament again if the standings stay the same.