Lakers Listed As Trade Destination For $215 Million Star
The Zach LaVine story is active again. The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to the talented player for quite some time and they are once again viewed as a top trade destination for the Chicago Bulls guard.
Andy Bailey from Bleacher Report discussed a potential trade scenario and it makes sense in multiple aspects.
“Given LaVine’s lower production and health issues, L.A. might be able to get him from the Chicago Bulls with little more than salary-matching contracts (which would likely include D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura). With LeBron James nearing the end of his career, the Lakers should have some desire to preserve draft capital.”
Lakers may be the ideal trade destination for the two-time All-Star
The Lakers decided to pass all trade scenarios in February. It was a good call for the team as players were able to improve their performance and build a stronger bond. Lakers players moved up in Western Conference standings and own the 8th seed at the moment. They looked like they need help a couple of months ago, but they look great now. What makes LaVine a good fit for the team? Bailey offered a few realistic theories.
“Beyond getting the LeBron blessing, LaVine is bigger than Russell, which could move Austin Reaves to the 1,” Bailey wrote. “As a third or fourth option in lineups with LeBron, Anthony Davis, and Reaves, LaVine could be even more effective going against opponents’ weaker perimeter defenders.”
LaVine is on the second year of his five-year contract with the Bulls. Year two didn’t go well for the two-time All-Star. He was plagued with injuries and saw action in only 25 games. Fun fact? LeBron James seems to be a fan of the LaVine trade. Jovan Buha from The Athletic reported that LeBron wanted the young talent to join his team.
“James was also in support of the Lakers trading for Dejounte Murray or Zach LaVine — two Klutch Sports clients — in the weeks and months leading into the 2024 trade deadline, according to those sources,” Buha wrote in a February 14 story.
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R. M.
Radmila graduated with a degree in Translation & Interpreting. She is an NBA and NFL writer for The Ball Zone, and has been covering popular sports topics for several years. A loyal Lakers fan, she puts energy into reporting big roster moves, potential trades, on-court-accomplishments, and off-court rumors.
