5 sign-and-trade packages if Zach LaVine leaves the Chicago Bulls
By Ryan Heckman
The Chicago Bulls could trade Zach LaVine to the San Antonio Spurs
First up, it’s the San Antonio Spurs. Last year, the Bulls executed a deal with the Spurs which ended up landing them a franchise-changing player in DeMar DeRozan. Now, the Bulls could look to pull off another big-time deal with San Antonio.
The Spurs would get LaVine, and in exchange send over a couple of players and a future first.
The Bulls get Josh Richardson who is historically a pretty good defensive player and an all-around type of bench addition. He does a little bit of everything, but also shoots the three ball well (44 percent last year with the Spurs).
In addition, the Bulls get fourth-year guard Keldon Johnson who would step right into LaVine’s shoes as the starting two guard. Last season, Johnson averaged a career-high 17.0 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting, including 39.8 percent from deep. He also added over six boards per game as well, proving he’s an aggressive two guard.
Along with those two guys, obviously, the Bulls get a first-round pick, which will prove valuable down the line if and when the team loses DeRozan or Vucevic.