The Los Angeles Lakers had not one but two chances to have a better roster. They passed on Buddy Hield and traded for Russell Westbrook instead; and failed to sign DeMar DeRozan as a free agent.
Those moves have backfired badly for Rob Pelinka and Frank Vogel. The team has failed to live up to the task and theyâre not even a lock to make the play-in tournament by the end of the season.
Thatâs why some insiders believe that itâs time the Lakers consider parting ways with one of their most valuable assets in Anthony Davis. And the one team heâd be glad to be traded to is non-other than the Chicago Bulls.
NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Trade Anthony Davis To The Chicago Bulls
(Transcript via Heavy)
âChicago is the one place I can see AD saying, âOK, if you are going to trade me, send me home.â He has always wanted to play for the Bulls. That is not a big secret. He wants to do something for his city. If you are Chicago, I do not see how you donât make an offer, at least feel it out.
But you would have to send DeMar DeRozan back. Plus Iâd say either Pat Williams or Coby White. and if it is White, then a draft pick, too. I think that is something that would at least have a chance because the Lakers can say, âWell he wanted to go home,â then let his injuries be Chicagoâs problem. I like DeRozan and LeBron together, you get Coby White and you flip the pick for a vet? It is not a bad deal for the Lakers, either.â
This trade would give the Lakers enough assets to revamp their roster before LeBron Jamesâ contract expires. It would also give the Bulls the hometown hero theyâve been craving for since Derrick Rose.
