During the extended NBA intermission, one of the fun ways to pass time has been to discuss potential trades. Of all the potential moves the Los Angeles Lakers could make, the move that was mentioned the most frequently was a trade for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine.
In April, we even discussed what a deal for LaVine would look like, both in terms of why it would make sense for both teams, as well the assets likely to involved in a deal.
In this article, I will attempt to objectively analyze the pros and cons of LaVine’s fit with the Lakers.