According to the latest news, the Bulls and Lakers could make a deal! The Bulls' team notes that the two sides have shown a lot of willingness to trade and hope to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome. For now, LaVine is the preferred target for a trade between the two sides, but the Lakers are likely to be patient due to his high-salary contract. Instead, they were more interested in DeRozan and Caruso.
The Lakers' team notes said that the Lakers' stance has not changed much, and they will still be patient. Since the Westbrook trade, the Lakers have leaned more towards short-term contracts to allow for more salary flexibility. Therefore, DeRozan and Caruso's contracts are more attractive for them. However, it should be noted that LaVine is a customer of Klutch Sports, which is the company of James' good friend Rich Paul. The Lakers already have four players from Rich Paul's company, so they could potentially sign LaVine if the price is right.
It's a very high-profile trade rumor! Both the Bulls and Lakers are looking to make their teams more competitive with this deal. We'll continue to follow the development of this story and see what the outcome holds out in the end. Stay tuned!