New Report on Doable Zach LaVine Bulls-Lakers Commerce

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls are two groups concerned in a number of NBA commerce rumors because the deal interval heats up. For Los Angeles, its 16-13 document coming into Christmas is disappointing in comparison with the championship aspirations that include any LeBron James staff.

As for the Bulls, it was at all times anticipated that some motion can be made earlier than this commerce deadline. Within the midst of a rebuild, Chicago nonetheless has star gamers like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic who might curiosity contenders. Are the Lakers a attainable vacation spot for LaVine? In keeping with a latest report, not if a sure participant is requested by Chicago.

In keeping with Joe Cowley of the Chicago Solar Occasionsthe Lakers usually are not prepared to half with Austin Reaves in a LaVine deal.

Through Cowley: “Rumors have been swirling concerning the Lakers for over a 12 months now, however a supply stated the items anticipated to be traded do not match up, and Los Angeles stays satisfied Austin Reaves will not be included.”

Reaves has been a big presence in Los Angeles’ offense this season, beginning all 24 video games he has appeared in, averaging a career-high 33.9 minutes per sport. Though his effectivity is down a bit from final season, Reaves is averaging a career-high 17.0 factors.

Though LaVine is undoubtedly a greater participant than Reaves, he’s within the third season of a five-year, $215 million contract. Reaves, 26, is within the second season of a four-year, $53.8 million contract.

The NBA commerce deadline is February 6, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET.

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