Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Los Angeles Lakers

Bringing in a player like Zach LaVine to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis would almost be unfair and would set the Lakers up for numerous NBA champions over the next few years. There would be no way to stop the Los Angeles Lakers offensively as they would have just too many weapons and high-level scorers.

With the Bulls over the years, Zach LaVine has evolved from just another athletic wing, to a 3-level scorer who can play with or without the ball in his hands. He has been getting better and better every season as a passer and also on the defense end of the court, where most of the question marks about LaVine’s game lie. 

Given that he is only owed $19.5M this season, the Lakers acquiring Zach LaVine is very do-able, but the Lakers would have to be willing to part ways with some key role players and draft picks as well. Unless they get a verbal commitment from LaVine that he would sign long-term the Lakers would likely pass up on the opportunity to trade for him, but if he is all-in on Los Angeles’ plans for him, then they need to execute this trade as soon as they can.

Even though the Lakers are a championship-caliber team right now, adding a player like Zach LaVine can elevate them above every other team in the NBA because of how powerful this “Big 3: in L.A. would be. Sure, the Nets also have a “Big 3,” but the difference in L.A. is that they have the supporting cast for theirs. Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell, Marc Gasol, and Alex Caruso would still be on the roster and still be huge difference makers in their championship efforts. 

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell and Zach LaVine are all guys who can not only go for double-digit points on any given night, but go for 20+ points on any given night! LaVine is the perfect player to add for the Los Angeles Lakers and if they are able to put together a good enough trade package to land him, then good luck beating this team.