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Proposed Bulls-Lakers Trade Is Huge Win for Chicago


Published on 2025-03-12 10:45:36 - Heavy
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  • The proposed trade would see the Chicago Bulls fully embrace their rebuilding process while waiving goodbye to their final veteran holdout

The article from Heavy.com discusses a proposed trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers, which would see the Bulls acquiring D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Zach LaVine. The trade is analyzed as a significant win for the Bulls, primarily because it would allow them to move on from LaVine's large contract, which has been seen as a financial burden due to his injury history and performance inconsistencies. D'Angelo Russell, despite his own ups and downs, is viewed as a more manageable salary cap hit and could provide a fresh start for the Bulls' backcourt. Rui Hachimura adds depth to the frontcourt, and the future first-round pick offers long-term potential. The trade would also give the Lakers a high-scoring guard in LaVine, potentially boosting their championship aspirations, while the Bulls could retool their roster with more flexibility.

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