Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
Again, at this point, the Lakers just need to make a trade. Any trade.
The situation is getting dire. The Lakers are losing badly, and worst of all, they don’t even have a first-round pick to show for it.
If they landed the first overall pick in the next draft, the New Orleans Pelicans would claim it.
By now, it’s commonly known that Russell Westbrook does not play well with LeBron James. That’s largely due to his inability to space the floor. That’s not White’s strength either, but here’s the thing – he’s never played with a player like James.
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Typically, White’s been responsible for carrying the Bulls’ second unit. His shooting percentages may benefit from the defensive attention James draws. If they don’t – hey, the Lakers needed to try something.
Is this the right move for the Bulls?