On May 4, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. Earlier today, according to the US media ESPN, Bulls star LaVine is paying attention to this summer's movements, and he intends to join the Lakers by signing first and then changing.
ESPN noted that there has long been speculation that LaVine was unhappy in Chicago because DeRozan had replaced him as the team's first choice. LaVine, an unrestricted free agent this summer, recently said: "I plan to be a free agent." ”
ESPN also wrote that LaVine is looking at the possibility of joining the Lakers this summer by signing first and then trading. It is worth mentioning that LaVine and Lakers star James are the same agent, that is, the famous agent Rich Paul. LaVine said two years ago: "I would love to go to the Lakers and play with James!" ”
The Bulls' 2021-22 season is over. During the season, LaVine played in 67 regular-season games, averaging 24.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range. In the playoffs, the Bulls were eliminated by the defending champion Bucks 1-4 in the first round, and LaVine averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6 assists in the playoffs, shooting 42.9% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range!
The Lakers also ended in a 2021-22 season, finishing with just 33 wins and 49 losses, ranking 11th in the West and missing the playoffs. To be sure, the Lakers will be actively recruiting this summer, and if they can get the 27-year-old LaVine, it will undoubtedly be a major addition to the team.