Since Jimmy Butler left the Bulls, LaVine has been playing for Chicago and has become one of the bulls' cores. He has also been an All-Star for the past 2 seasons. Around LaVine, the Bulls built a team that could make it to the playoffs. But in this offseason, LaVine will be a free agent, and he will most likely choose to leave the Bulls.
According to ESPN, Zach Lavin is considering joining the Los Angeles Lakers by signing first and then trading. Lavin's agent is Paul Fu, and his players james, thick eyebrows and Horton Tucker are all playing for the Lakers. Two years ago, LaVine had said he wanted to play with James.
Hearing this news, I believe that Lakers fans will be very excited. But it's not that simple, NBA analyst Pincus talked about it on Twitter. He said that although the Lakers may sign first and then trade with the Bulls, this is not too realistic because the Lakers can provide too few assets. If successful, LaVine can certainly make the Lakers stronger.
But given the type of contract LaVine is looking forward to (the top salary), the Lakers will have a hard time incorporating his salary into their salary caps, and around him, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, it will be difficult for Lakers management to match the right role players.
This season, LaVine played 34.7 minutes for the Bulls in the regular season, contributing 24.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists.