Los Angeles Lakers Acquire DeMar DeRozan In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

Some Bulls fans would be frustrated by this trade. In fairness, it does fly in the face of every move they’ve made in recent years. 

When the Bulls traded for Nikola Vucevic in 2020-21, they gave up plenty of future assets. It became obvious that this organization was focused on the present. When they signed DeMar DeRozan the following summer, they hammered that point home. 

None of which should preclude the Bulls from making this move. 

Lonzo Ball’s injury may change things in Windy City. Suddenly, this Bulls group looks old and somewhat mediocre. Perhaps we’re underestimating them – the combined star powers of Zach LaVine, DeRozan, and Vucevic could be enough to power them to wins, especially after another summer to gel.

Still, if the Bulls get off to a slow start, it won’t be hard to justify rebuilding measures. 

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In that event, this is a good deal for them. These two Lakers picks are some of the most valuable potentially available assets in the NBA at the moment. The Bulls could use them to land LaVine a new co-star, or, move LaVine in a separate transaction and begin a wholesale rebuild.

Either way, if they’re in need of change, this is a good move for them. What does it do for the Lakers? 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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