NBA trade rumors: Bulls showing little interest in moving Zach LaVine; Wizards want to keep Bradley Beal

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Teams now have three days to finalize their remaining business before the trade market is closed for the season at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 9. Some teams, like the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks, may look to get things done ahead of time, but others will be working the phones right up until the final minutes. 

As the rumor mill continues to churn, here's a look at some of the latest news and notes from around the league:

Bulls showing little interest in trading LaVine

The Chicago Bulls are one of the must-watch teams heading into the deadline. For all the talent on the roster, they have not been able to put things together, and with more than half of the season now gone they are still stuck under .500 at 25-27 -- a mark that has them in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. 

All possibilities are on the table for them. They could trade everyone, get a boatload of future assets and go full rebuild; they could tinker around the margins to try and improve the offense; or, they could stand pat and hope this group can figure things out enough down the stretch to jump into a top-six spot, which is still within striking distance.

The latter two options are the most likely scenarios because they're the easiest and would ensure the team remains comPetitive. A report from Jamal Collier on Monday that the team has shown little interest in trading Zach LaVine despite interest from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks would reinforce the idea that the Bulls are leaning toward keeping this core together, at least for the rest of the season. 

Wizards want to keep Beal, Kuzma

If Bradley Beal hasn't set the record for most trade rumors about a player that has never actually been traded, he's going to do so soon. The veteran guard signed a new five-year, $251 million deal with the Washington Wizards last summer that includes a no-trade clause, but the team's middling form means there's always whispers about whether he'd force his way out. Beal seems content in D.C., however, and the Wizards have no interest in trading him, according to The Athletic. 

Kyle Kuzma is another Wizards player who has been in headlines this month, and his future is bit more cloudy given that he'll become an unrestricted free agent this summer and is enjoying a breakout season. However, despite the possibility that he could walk for nothing in the offseason, the Wizards have shown no interest in trading him, per The Athletic. Kuzma has said he could "100 percent" see himself re-signing in D.C., and the team is confident of getting a deal done.

Jazz have turned down offers for Conley

Though the Utah Jazz have come back down to earth since their incredible start, they're still 27-27 and right in the mix for a top-six spot in the congested Western Conference. Though they sit in 10th place entering Monday's slate of Games, they're only two Games back of fourth.

As a result, the team is still holding on to key veterans such as Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley, whom just about everyone expected to be on new teams by this point. Danny Ainge and Co. are holding firm, however, even in the face of strong interest from other clubs. 

Earlier in the season, the Jazz turned down a significant expiring contract for Conley, according to Tony Jones. In addition to his importance on the floor, they see Conley as a vital part of the locker room, and the point guard and his family are happy in Salt Lake City.