Los Angeles Lakers
Chicago Bulls Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan, C Nikola Vucevic
Admittedly, we’re using the term “contender” rather loosely here. At 13-18, the Los Angeles Lakers may not fit the bill.
At the same time, this team has LeBron James on it. Anthony Davis will return from injury as well. Surely, a significant shakeup could get the Lakers back in the title picture.
This shakeup would be very significant. It should vastly improve the Lakers’ title odds as well.
Adding a floor-spacing big like Vucevic and another dynamic playmaker like DeRozan should take this team to another level.
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Meanwhile, this is a no-brainer for Chicago. These Los Angeles Lakers picks ought to be among the most valuable assets in the NBA. If they can get their hands on them, they shouldn’t hesitate.
If they can’t, this next deal may suit them.
