According to NBA reporters Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, Zach LaVine is viewed by some within the Golden State Warriors as a “safer option” than Jimmy Butler. Butler has requested a trade from the Miami Heat.

Golden State Warriors, who are, as usual, in an array of conversations regarding multiple potential deals to bolster their chances of what might be a last hurrah playoff run in the Stephen Curry era.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Zach LaVine doesn’t want the Chicago Bulls to trade him. LaVine has been in trade rumors for over two years now.

After starting off the season with a dismal 2-8 run through their first 10 contests, the 24-17 Milwaukee Bucks don't necessarily look like world-beaters this se

LaVine is viewed by some within the organization as the safer option. At 29, he’s five and a half years younger and some $6 million cheaper than Butler this season, though his contract extends

As the clock ticks toward the deadline, the Warriors have floated a protected first-rounder as a sweetener in potential deals.

The Warriors have been rumored to be back in trying to acquire Jimmy Butler, but they are also looking at Zach LaVine.