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.”

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.

After eight seasons in the Windy City, Zach LaVine climbed franchise leaderboards and was a walking highlight reel. Sam Smith details LaVine's time in Chicago and why he's one of the best players to wear the red and black.