Bulls "Downright Ticked Off" By Zach LaVine's Behavior

Zach LaVine's name is already circulating around NBA circles, as the biggest star currently on the trade block. Perhaps it's all starting to weigh on him, as the usually affable Chicago Bulls star pulled an uncharacteristic move after Saturday night's game, snubbing and blowing right by the PR team for a postgame interview.

According to @JCowleyHoops, Billy Donovan was ‘downright ticked off’ by Zach LaVine’s post game behavior.

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LaVine literally pulled his arm away, apparently in anger, from the PR director, and stormed off the court while his teammates were still celebrating a comeback victory over the Miami Heat. 

Bulls coach Billy Donovan was none too impressed, as reported by Bulls beat writer Joe Cowley, who said "sources indicated that the front office was made aware of the situation immediately and was less than thrilled with LaVine’s actions. When coach Billy Donovan found out about what happened he was downright ticked."

LaVine, whose agents and the Bulls have been working towards finding a new situation for the 3-time All-Star, is the 16^th-highest paid player in the NBA, and is still owed $178 million over the four years (including this one) remaining on his deal.

Three teams are said to be the frontrunners in acquiring him in a trade.