10 Crazy Blockbuster NBA Trades That Could Happen This Offseason https://t.co/f50fKt81V6 via @FadeawayWorld
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9. Zach LaVine – Los Angeles Lakers
Zach LaVine popped off this year in Chicago, averaging nearly 26 points per game and 38% from deep. He’s just now beginning to enter his prime, and while a future Bulls rise built around LaVine could certainly be appealing to the Chicago front office, there’s also a chance that his phenomenal season could be leveraged for some other powerful pieces. And if LaVine is on the table, the Lakers might want to take notice.
While the unique chemistry LA has built this year may likely propel them to a championship later this month, that doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone is safe. The league will be more competitive next season, especially in the West with return of the Warriors, and major rising stars in Memphis, and Dallas, Phoenix, and New Orleans. And while Kyle Kuzma has had highlight moments with the Lakers, his performance hasn’t consistently been the peak that many had hoped for.
A package that includes Kyle Kuzma, Danny Green and Alex Caruso could be appealing to the Bulls for some here-and-now improvements, with development potential on Kuzma and Caruso. And LA would have a potential third All-Star, and a bright future with LaVine and Anthony Davis when LeBron eventually steps away.
Bulls receive: Kyle Kuzma, Danny Green, and Alex Caruso
Lakers receive: Zach LaVine
Lakers need a superstar guard and Zach would be great but they need a player who is slated to be a free agent this or next offseason so they have some leverage to force their way to be traded to the Lakers. Oladipo or VanVleet are better targets.