The Lakers approved the trade of Zach LaVine,as D’Angelo Russell and the Bulls arrived at an agreement.

The Lakers, in particular, might consider a D’Angelo Russell-centric trade for LaVine, but I doubt they would offer much more than a protected pick (2029 or 2030 first rounder), a young prospect (Max Christie or Jalen Hood-Schifino), and salary filler (Rui Hachimura and/or Gabe Vincent

Reaves in the summer will be useful if they ever need to trade for a star player that will require the team to give up a number of players. LaVine seems to be the kind of player the Lakers are looking for, but given how the Russell Westbrook trade went south in 2021, it appears they are unwilling to shell up a significant sum of money.

Being a superb shooter with multiple scoring options, LaVine is a better fit next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis than Westbrook was. Due to his large contract, the Lakers would need to be cautious and balance their roster by bringing in a swingman such as LaVine.

Before suffering an injury this season, Vine averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. Many people anticipated that he would be moved before he returned to the starting lineup. Although Russell is averaging 15.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists, the Lakers have lost four of their past five games, and he is currently in a slump.

Austin Reaves is wanted by the Chicago Bulls
Chicago reports have strongly hinted that the Bulls are only interested in Austin Reaves among the Lakers’ players. If Reaves was available, the Bulls might make a trade for any of their star players, including Alex Caruso or DeMar DeRozan, as there are likely more players available than just LaVine.