Should the Chicago Bulls try to trade guard Zach LaVine for veteran Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward? ESPN cap guru Bobby Marks thinks it might be a solid plan if they can convince the Hornets to play ball.
In a recent Eastern Conference trade primer, Marks proposed that the Bulls deal LaVine to Charlotte for Hayward, backup big man Nick Richards, and two 2028 second-round picks from the Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers. Marks notes that Chicago might be able to get a better deal than this if they elect to wait until the 2024 NBA offseason, but that path is not without risk for the Bulls.