Zach LaVine Wants To Be A Laker, Says Western Conference Executive: “That’s Not Really A Secret”
NBA free agency is right around the corner, and there are already a number of players to watch and anticipate. One of those players is none other than Zach LaVine.
LaVine is a two-time All-Star and is one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. Although injuries got the best of him this season, the Chicago Bulls highflyer still impressed with averages of 24.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game on 47.6% shooting from the field.
The Bulls got the biggest advantage in acquiring LaVine this summer considering that the team can offer the 27-year old shooting guard a five-year deal worth around $212 million. But that being said, a Western Conference Executive claims that LaVine would like to play with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Per Heavy.com:
“Zach would like to be in L.A. He wants to be a Laker. That’s not really a secret,” the executive said. “But the roster just is not going to allow for it. The Bulls have a soft spot for Anthony Davis, he is a Chicago guy, that goes up to the ownership. If the Lakers put a swap of AD and LaVine on the table, sure, the Bulls have to look at that.
“But LaVine, everything points to him going back and signing on with Chicago, getting paid. Give it a year or so and if things don’t keep moving forward with the Bulls, then you could start having him pushing for a Lakers trade. The Lakers will be off of Westbrook’s contract, they will have more flexibility.”
