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Ghost of Lauri Markkanen haunts the Bulls as they continue to lose

This entry will be short and simple: THE BULLS LOST AGAIN?!?!
They're not just losing, they're IMPLODING. Zach Lavine was benched at the end of a closed game to the Magic after shooting 1-14 from the field. On top of that, Lavine decided to criticize the coach in public.
Zach LaVine on benching:
“That’s Billy’s decision. He gotta lay with it. Do I agree with it? No. I think I can go out there and still be me even if I miss some shots. But that’s his decision and he has to stand on it.”
(h/t @Will_Gottlieb)
— Drew Stevens (@lookwhatdrewdid)
4:43 AM • Nov 19, 2022
Would be best if the Bulls just cut their loses and start making big trades to tank for Victor Wembanyama, but there's literally no chance that happens. Instead, they Bulls are stuck with a core that peaked last season during the regular season and failed to show up during the playoffs.
MEANWHILE....Lauri Markkanen is haunting them sitting all the way in Utah. Markkanen was let go by AKME for next to nothing and two years later ended up flourishing into a superstar. Yeah I said it: SUPERSTAR. He dropped a cool 38 points last night helping the Jazz become the best team in the WEST once again. Unreal. This one hurts because real fans saw the potential and now Utah can enjoy.
Lauri Markkanen tonight:
38 PTS
6 REB
15-18 FGHighest FG% on a 35-point game this season.
— StatMuse (@statmuse)
4:27 AM • Nov 19, 2022
Billy Donovan is on the verge of being FIRED

Insane turn of events for Billy Donovan. His superstars are upset. They're not winning despite their massive offseason addition of Andre Drummond (sarcasm incase you failed to read it). It seems as though before any major trade happens, Billy Donovan could be let go if this season continues in a downward motion. Do I think it's fair? No. I think this roster is flawed. Do I think he's a good coach though? No. But, these loses aren't on his hands. Zach Lavine just shot 1-14 against the MAGIC. C'mon.