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.

Bulls GM Arturas Karnisovas said it would be an 'accomplishment' if the Bulls make the play-in again this year

“Karnišovas clarifies this: Says he won’t stand in way of young players making playoff run, said that’s sign of development and growth,” K.C. Johnson said in a post. “Understands if they don’t make playoffs, their draft pick can be better.”

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.

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