This Bulls-Lakers trade is focused on Garrett Temple

Garrett Temple, Chicago Bulls, NBA Trade Rumors
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Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Garrett Temple

Chicago Bulls Receive: Wesley Matthews, Alfonzo McKinnie, 2023 2nd Round Pick, 2024 2nd Round Pick

Garrett Temple would be the lone player going back to Los Angeles in this deal. For the Chicago Bulls this season, Temple has played in 35 games, making 12 starts, and is averaging 8.5 points per game. He is shooting 34.3% from three-point range and has played 27.9 minutes a night.

The return would not be large for Chicago. The Lakers have assets they would be able to send away and it begins with players like Alfonzo McKinnie and Wesley Matthews. They would also get two second-round picks in the future.

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The Lakers need to be certain of their supporting cast ahead of a potential run in the NBA Finals. Having reliable shooters that can maintain their impact deep into a lengthy run need to prioritized and Temple is better suited to do so than Matthews.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal would benefit both sides right away.

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