Zach LaVine's season-high 36 points against Boston Celtics on Thursday could help raise his trade value for the Chicago Bulls. According to

Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98.

The Bulls have no clear path forward to becoming a title contender. They may have peaked with their current core, and they've got a top-ten protected first-round pick this season. Given the stature of the 2025 NBA Draft,

The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls off a masterful performance from Jayson Tatum. Tatum had a 43-point triple-double in the Celtics’ 123-98 win.

Bulls guard Zach LaVine finishes with 36 points; Chicago takes control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Boston 35-22

Zach LaVine sent a message Thursday night against the Boston Celtics. And in case teams throughout the NBA weren’t already listening, he made the case for himself at full volume. For four quarters, LaVine confused and overwhelmed the reigning champions,

Zach LaVine's stellar performances, including a 36-point game, have boosted his trade value, drawing interest from contenders like Denver.

After a respectable first half for the Bulls in which they trailed by seven, the Celtics went to work. Lightning would not strike twice as the Celts handed them a 123-98 loss. Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points and 10 rebounds. LaVine had only 14 points, shooting 4-for-11 from the field.

ESPN analyst Tim Legler lauded Zach Lavine's recent performance and believes his scoring abilities can help a contender.

Star guard Zach LaVine have made it very clear that they have no intention to execute with less effort this season. If the front office wants to take the path of rebuilding, it falls on them.

The NBA has a busy schedule two days before Christmas with 14 games, including the Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls matchups.