One NBA writer is proposing that the Toronto Raptors acquire Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls and Rui Hachimura from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Raptors, Bulls, Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks:
Golden State Warriors receive: OG Anunoby, Otto Porter Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers receive: DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Jevon Carter
Toronto Raptors receive: Zach LaVine, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jaden Hardy, 2024 second-round pick via Lakers, 2025 second-round pick via Warriors, 2025 second-round pick via Mavericks, 2026 first-round pick via Warriors
Chicago Bulls receive: Andrew Wiggins, Tim Hardaway Jr., D’Angelo Russell, Richaun Holmes, Maxi Kleber, 2025 second-round pick via Lakers, 2027 first-round pick via Mavericks, 2028 first-round pick via Warriors, 2029 first-round pick via Lakers, 2030 second-round pick via Lakers
Dallas Mavericks receive: Pascal Siakam, Thaddeus Young, Garrett Temple
LaVine is averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Bulls this season while shooting 44.3% from the field, 33.6% from beyond the arc and 86.6% from the free-throw line. The two-time All-Star, who is looking to get traded by Chicago, hasn’t played since November 28 due to a right foot injury.
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Meanwhile, Hachimura is averaging 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists for the Lakers while shooting 49.1% overall, 37.3% from 3 and 74.5% from the foul line. The forward can’t be traded until January 15.
The Raptors could potentially start Dennis Schroder, LaVine, Hachimura, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl if Toronto’s front office figured out a path to acquire LaVine from Chicago and Hachimura from Los Angeles.
LaVine is making $40 million this season. He is represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group. Meanwhile, Hachimura is making $15 million. He is represented by Team Wasserman.
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The Raptors are 12-18 on the season. They are in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. It will be interesting to see if the franchise makes any trades before the trade deadline in February.
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