Bulls executive vice president of basketball operation Artūras Karnišovas' only trade before the deadline ended up being the deal that sent Zach LaVine​ to the Sacramento Kings.

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 sending Zach LaVine away in a trade to the Sacramento Kings, the Chicago Bulls have a major decision to make about their starting lineup. The team needs to find a player capable of lifting the offensive load the way LaVine did.