Chicago Bulls Receive: C Mo Bamba, 2029 First-Round Pick (Top 4 Protected – LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Alex Caruso
If any series of transactions makes the Lakers especially confusing to evaluate, it’s the ones around Russell Westbrook.
Acquiring him always felt like a mistake. That’s not a slight on Westbrook – he’s a first-ballot Hall of Fame. With that said, he never felt like a good fit with LeBron James.
Eventually, the Lakers seemed to recognize that. At this year’s deadline, they overhauled the team. That meant moving Westbrook.
The payoff has been tremendous. D’Angelo Russell may be their point guard of the future. Jarred Vanderbilt is a critical piece for this team.
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On the other hand, Mo Bamba has struggled to find his way.
Should the Bulls try him on for size?