Will Zach LaVine’s injury affect his ability to get traded?

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine's name has featured in trade discussions for about a year, but a recent foot injury has raised doubts about his potential trade ability.

The 28-year-old was sidelined for 3-4 weeks due to right foot inflammation, announced on Monday. He hasn't played since the Nov. 28 match against the Boston Celtics, resulting in four consecutive games missed owing to this injury.

According to the Pro Basketball Docs, it’s unclear if he'll be able to pass a physical ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Failure to pass a physical would prevent the Bulls from trading him, alongside his significant salary. LaVine is currently in the second season of a five-year, $215 million maximum contract.

In the ongoing season, LaVine's average of 21.0 points on a 44% shooting mark is his lowest since joining the Bulls after ACL surgery in 2017-18. In his last game before the injury, he scored two points in 24 minutes during a significant loss to the Boston Celtics, registering one of his lowest point totals in a career start.

The Bulls, with LaVine, hold an 8-14 record, placing them in 12th position in the Eastern Conference. Last season, the team secured a play-in tournament spot after maintaining a top-10 record in the conference.

This article will be updated as further details about LaVine's injury emerge.

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