Mar 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) moves the ball up court against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles needs an impact player almost as badly as Chicago wants to move theirs. If the Lakers are willing to take him off their hands for cheap, it could be a win-win for both franchises.

A Western Conference executive, who understands the Lakers' situation pretty well, said he’d point them toward Zach LaVine.

The Chicago Bulls have swapped picks in the second round of the NBA Draft with the Los Angeles Lakers, a new report says.

Los Angeles has explored a deal for LaVine as recently as last season’s trade deadline. And according to Sam Amick, Jovan Buha, and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Lakers had James’ blessing.

Zach LaVine is the name on top of that list. Over the next three seasons, he is set to make $138 million. LaVine is a two-time All-Star but his injury problems have had an effect on his trade value.

Mar 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) moves the ball up court against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.