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The Chicago Bulls could still sneak into the playoffs, but trading Zach LaVine could secure value for years to come.

At 7-10, the Bulls are by no means out of the playoff race. But, this is not a team which will compete for a championship anytime soon. This is right about the time they should start thinking about the trade deadline.

Do the Bulls buy, sell or stay put? Sure, they could actually attempt to buy and make a push towards a six or seven seed in the East. But, that might not be the right move for the long-term success of this team.

The Bulls have to look at the upcoming year or two and understand they could potentially have a lot of money to work with in free agency. Coming off the books this summer is Otto Porter Jr.’s $28 million salary, first of all.

Chicago also has a decision to make regarding Lauri Markkanen, whose base salary this season is around $7 million. In addition, they’ll finally see the Cristiano Felicio contract dissolve, freeing up another $7.5 million.

Then, there’s the case of LaVine, who signed what now looks like a bargain of a deal in 2018 — four years, $78 million.

Right now, his contract is incredibly cheap and would be very easy to trade. There could be a handful of contending teams looking to add one more piece, and with the way LaVine has been playing this year, he could be the guy to put another franchise over the top.

As the Bulls’ best player, he’d probably go to a contender as their second or third-best player. For a guy averaging a career high in points (27.0), rebounds (5.2), assists (5.3) and three-point percentage (39.7), that prospective team would be adding a true star.

LaVine has taken it up a notch under Billy Donovan this season, proving he is deserving of not only being voted an All Star, but finally some overdue respect. He’s been a bright spot for the Bulls in a dark time, but it may be time to let him go and completely commit to the future of this franchise.

While LaVine has been phenomenal on offense, he’s lacked the ability to defend on the perimeter, and that’s something Chicago has needed for a while. But, if he were to land with a contender, that team likely already has some strong defensive players. They’d just need him to be another weapon on offense.

If the Bulls were to trade LaVine this year, there’s no question the base line for a deal would be a first-round pick. The way NBA trades have been going lately, Chicago should be able to get that as a minimum, if not a pair of first rounders for LaVine.

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Chicago is known for a lot of things—like deep dish pizza and Malört—and when it comes to education, we’ve got some of the best institutes in the world. From prestigious private schools to technology learning centers, here’s a roundup of some of the best colleges and universities in the Windy City.

Northwestern University

Located just outside of Chicago, Northwestern University is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching institutions. Here’s a few reasons why the Wildcats take the cake: over 500 clubs and student organizations, cutting-edge programs and curriculum, and a rich history of producing successful scholars. Plus, their tailgates are pretty epic. 

University of Chicago 

Situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the University of Chicago is 217 acres of urban meets scenic college town. Students can select from more than 50 majors and 40 minors with everything from history to environmental studies. Oh and the university has 91 Nobel Prize winners in it’s ranks. Impressive, right? 

DePaul University

With five campuses in and around Chicago, DePaul scores a ton of points for their accessibility. Over 300 student organizations, excellent Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and the school’s sports teams (the Blue Demons) help DePaul stand out from the rest.

Loyola University

Known for their business, law, and medical programs, Loyola is another solid school. Their accelerated 3-3 year program is ideal for undergraduates looking to attend law school at Loyola as well. Some famous alumni you may know: Michael Quinlan (former CEO of McDonald’s), Ian Brennan (co-creator of the TV show Glee).

Illinois Institute of Technology

IIT made our list due to the fact that they offer a wide variety of engineering programs, including biomedical, mechanical, and aerospace, as well as degrees in the sciences and architecture. They routinely pump out top-notch alumni like James Roche, former secretary of the Air Force and Victor Tsao, founder of Linksys.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Here’s a fun fact: the UIC College of Medicine is the largest medical school in the country. What’s more, the folks at UIC raised $32 million in funding to support COVID-19 vaccine trials and research. A few familiar alumni include well-known lobbyist Tony Podesta, former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, and Blues musician Billy Branch.

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