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5 Big-Name Trade Targets For The Los Angeles Lakers In 2016-17

By Gil Alcaraz IV

Mar 16, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks on during the second quarter of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks on during the second quarter of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler

On draft night, the Bulls made a big effort to trade for guard Kris Dunn — using Jimmy Butler as a trade chip. While that didn’t come to fruition, it’s not crazy to think Chicago could still be interested in parting with Butler.

It also happens that the Lakers have a couple of exciting young guards of their own who could pique the Bulls’ interest. Los Angeles may not be willing to part with Russell, but Jordan Clarkson could be an option if Chicago sees enough upside in the former second-round pick.

Either way, it’s an intriguing option for the Lakers if they truly are set on acquiring a superstar.

You can believe trading for Butler would bring a ton of excitement to the Los Angeles faithful. He’s proven to be an elite scorer for the Bulls, allowing the team to pawn Derrick Rose off on the New York Knicks this offseason. Butler has all the makings of the face of a franchise, but Chicago doesn’t appear interested in him being the face of their franchise.

If they could get him in a trade involving Jordan Clarkson and a future draft pick, the Lakers would be glad to make him the new face of the franchise. I don’t think it’s very likely, but crazier things have happened.

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