Los Angeles Lakers Swing Big
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan, C Nikola Vucevic
Chicago Bulls Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
We didn’t consult the books, but we think it might be illegal in several states to suggest 3 teardown trades without including this Los Angeles Lakers package.
Jokes aside, the Lakers have been turning it around lately. Soon, it may be time to start thinking smaller in terms of how they should improve their team. It is not that time yet.
We’re confident that this team would make them better. Granted, DeRozan is no elite floor spacer – but he’s still an upgrade over Westbrook in that respect.
Meanwhile, Vucevic provides outstanding frontcourt spacing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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As for the Bulls, they’re receiving two of the most valuable draft assets around the league. If they intend on keeping Zach LaVine and retooling, they could help them make another big trade down the line.
In fact, the same goes for this next deal.