NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Sixers out on LaVine.
Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine appears to be one of the players most likely to be on the move ahead of the trade deadline. Despite that, new reports suggest that both the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to trade for him.
NBA trade rumors: Latest LaVine to Lakers talk nothing new, 76ers eyeing Anunoby https://t.co/ANqt8JrgXW
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) December 21, 2023
Sixers Not Focused On Trading For Zach LaVine https://t.co/jROIuGmLji
— RealGM (@RealGM) December 26, 2023
With LaVine seemingly having a limited trade market and two teams potentially bowing out of the LaVine sweepstakes, the Bulls may have a hard time getting fair value for their best player. While the Lakers and Sixers may be out on LaVine, the Miami Heat and New York Knicks could still be options, and with fewer suiters, they may look to be aggressive in pursuing LaVine, believing him to be an upgrade.
However, with the Bulls seemingly playing better without LaVine, they don't necessarily have any incentive to trade him right now unless they are looking to tank. Even if they are, Chicago is still on the outside looking in when it comes to the Eastern Conference playoff picture so they can afford to wait to see if teams such as the Lakers and Sixers change their minds.