For the second year in a row, the NBA All-Star Game will not feature a player from the Chicago Bulls. Zach LaVine — a two-time All-Star in 2021 and ’22 — was passed over Thursday for a reserve spot in the Eastern Conference despite ranking 10th in the East in scoring (24 points per game) and shooting 51.

It was going to be an uphill climb for the Bulls duo anyway, just based on record alone, but statistically they each had an argument to make.

The Golden State Warriors will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline as they decide whether to go all in

LaVine is in the third season of a five-year, $215 million contract, a horrendous situation for any team interested in trading for the star. Luckily, the Detroit Pistons have more cap space than any team in the league, so pairing LaVine with star point guard Cade Cunningham would be an interesting experiment.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday

Here’s a look at the six Bulls who have the most trade value and why their individual circumstances warrant trades.

In a commanding performance at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics secured a decisive 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. This win not only showcased the Celtics’ offensive prowess but also solidified their position as one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference.

If you’re a Chicago Bulls fan, the past few years haven’t been the easiest. Since 2017, the team has managed only one first-round playoff appearance. Despite years of rebuilding and trading for stars like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, there hasn’t been much recent success to get fans excited.

Kristaps Porzingis went crazy in the first half against the Bulls, setting multiple bests during his time with the Celtics.

BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls visit Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference action. The Celtics have gone 23-9 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston is third in the Eastern Conference scoring 117.2 points while shooting 45.7% from the field.

Toronto hosts Chicago looking to prolong its five-game win streak. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.