A blockbuster Chicago Bulls trade involving Zach LaVine seems to have been held up due to a $32 million player.

NBA trade rumors are heating up, and it was reported earlier this month by Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic that the Denver Nuggets are among the teams with serious interest in Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine.

The Denver Nuggets are trying to make improvements to their team, and one name that continues to come up is Zach LaVine. Even though the Nuggets may want LaVine, there’s something that’s keeping the Chicago Bulls from making the trade,

The two-time MVP participated in the pregame shootaround before the Bucks ruled him out. Lillard missed his third game in a row — this time because of a non-COVID illness. The eight-time All-Star sat out the previous two with a strained right calf,

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without several key players in Monday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, including stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the team announced.

With their two biggest stars out, the Bucks got 21 points from Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez plus 19 from Bobby Portis Jr. and controlled the game.