Lakers could trade for Bulls’ top scorer: ‘Something they desperately need’

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls could make a big trade this winter that would benefit both franchises.

While Chicago and LA are at opposite ends of the competitive spectrum, this actually makes them practical trading partners. On Friday, Fadeaway World’s Fran Leiva explained why Chicago should send its star shooting guard to Lakerland and why LA would benefit from the deal.

“The Bulls…are in a strange situation…. They are clearly not candidates, but they are not fully committed to rebuilding either,” Leiva said.

“With DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso gone and Nikola Vucevic still in town, it feels like the Bulls are just delaying the inevitable demolition. Trading (Zach) LaVine could be the first domino to fall.”

“For the Lakers, LaVine would bring elite scoring and shooting, something they desperately need to complement LeBron and AD.”

“His ability to create his own shot and hit threes would space the floor for the Lakers’ stars and give them a much-needed offensive boost.”

“On the Bulls’ side, this deal would help them move forward with a rebuild. Russell, Hachimura and Vincent could serve as short-term contributors or future trade assets, while the 2029 first-round pick gives them another piece of planning for the future. With the team already struggling, pulling the trigger on a LaVine trade could be a fresh start.”

LaVine is in the third year of a five-year, $215.2 million maximum contract.

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