With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 to snap a five-game skid.

Zach LaVine's seventh 30-point game in his last 11 outings helped carry the Bulls over the Clippers on the road Monday night.

Norman Powell scores 27 points, but the Clippers struggle with their shooting and can't overcome the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac in loss.

With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac unavailable, the Clippers can’t keep up with Zach LaVine (35 points) and Chicago after halftime and lose for the first time in five games, 112-99.

During the first half, Kawhi Leonard had a big move on Austin ... next game on Monday night when they remain at home to host Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls.

(AP) — Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago ... The Clippers' four-game winning streak ended without starters Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. Norman Powell scored 27 points and James ...

Nothing lasts forever for the Chicago Bulls, including losing streaks. The Bulls finally snapped out of a five-game slump Monday with a 112-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, reigniting their offense by returning to their roots: the 3-point shot.

The San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers both look to return to their winning ways when they square off on Wednesday in a Western Conference battle in the Alamo City.

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

The trade, which ends Butler's six-season tenure with the Bulls, signals that the franchise is shifting its focus ahead to the future. That season, Butler and the Bulls finish eighth in the Eastern Conference, losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs after getting out to a surprising 2-0 series lead over the 1-seed Celtics.

Who could be moved before the NBA trade deadline for the Clippers? And for what deal? Here are some trade tiers.