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NBA Rumors: The Best Destinations For Zach LaVine

Eddie Bitar
Feb 3, 2020
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Since his legendary dunk contest in 2016, Zach LaVine has consistently been one of the league’s most popular players. His ability to sky high and throw it down over most defenders is truly amazing to watch, but that is not all that this bright young player can do.

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  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Philadelphia 76ers

LaVine had developed his offensive game, and is currently averaging a career-high 24.9 PPG for the Chicago Bulls. Quite simply, LaVine is on his way to becoming an All-Star player especially if he stays in the East.

But the Chicago Bulls are not a good team, and they might be looking to shake up their roster by moving their best perimeter scorer. Thanks to his amazing talent and young age, LaVine is a player every team in the league will love to have. Here are the best destinations for Zach LaVine, along with the trade packages that can be offered.

Los Angeles Lakers

Trade Package: Kyle Kuzma and Danny Green

Without a doubt, the Lakers are a top-two team in the West in terms of talent and dominance on the court. They boast two superstars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, along with a nice cast of shooters and big men. But they are lacking a legitimate third star to put them over the top as the number one favorite in the league, and moving Kyle Kuzma for Zach LaVine might be the answer.

LaVine is a better player than Kuzma, and he will thrive in Los Angeles. He will get a ton of open shots playing with LeBron and will feast on the fast break with both James and Davis able to make cross-court passes.

LaVine will be a third star and third 20-PPG scorer for the Lakers in a bid to bring the NBA title back to Los Angeles. Kuzma has not been as consistent as the Lakers would have hoped, and he seems to be a little more concerned with his public image than in prior years. LaVine looks hungry and dedicated to winning, and his offense will truly be welcomed at Staples Center.

Denver Nuggets

Trade Package: Garry Harris, Malik Beasley, 1st Round Pick

The Nuggets are a very good basketball team, but the main criticism has been their lack of star power beyond Nikola Jokic. They have a ton of tradeable assets but don’t seem to be keen on moving any of them for extra star power. This finally might be their time, as moving starting shooting guard Gary Harris and promising scorer Malik Beasley might benefit them in the playoffs.

Beasley is a promising player, who looks to be another guard who can average double-digit scoring numbers, while Harris is a nice two-way player.

Giving them up won’t be easy, but Zach LaVine will join Jamal Murray in the backcourt that will feature long-range shooting and plenty of scoring. LaVine, Murray, Jokic, and promising young player Michael Porter Jr gives them a very nice core to compete for many years to come.

Adding LaVine and his nearly 25-PPG average will come in great handy for Denver when their offense gets stagnant as it has in the past. When the offense slows down in the playoffs, LaVine can be a spark to get the team going once again and prevent them from steaming out as we have seen in the past.

Philadelphia 76ers

Trade Package: Josh Richardson, Zhaire Smith, 1st Round Pick, 2nd Round Pick

The Sixers need shooters, and that’s all there is to it. Luckily, LaVine can provide plenty of that and then some. LaVine can shoot the lights out, but can also find ways to score by creating his own shot. The Sixers do not have anyone who can do that on the team since Simmons is offensively limited and Harris is only suitable to be a second or third option offensively.

Giving LaVine the keys to score and create his own shot will open up the floor for Simmons to drive to the basket, and also give Harris open looks. Not to mention, Embiid will love finding LaVine open for threes when he is double-teamed as often as he is.

LaVine might be what the Sixers need since they are falling behind the pack in the East. Losing Jimmy Butler hurt them a lot, and while LaVine won’t replace his defense, he gives the Sixers the same offensive output with the even better shooting.

The Sixers have all the tools to be a contender, they just need a bonafide perimeter scorer like LaVine. A lineup with Simmons, LaVine, Harris, Horford, and Embiid will finally be enough to challenge the likes of Boston and Milwaukee for the best team in the East.

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ByEddie Bitar
Eddie Bitar is a senior staff writer for Fadeaway World from Denver, Colorado. Since joining the team in 2017, Eddie has applied his academic background in economics and finance to enhance his sports journalism. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree from and later a Master's degree in Finance from Utrecht in 2018, he integrates statistical analysis into his articles. This unique approach provides readers with a deeper understanding of basketball through the lens of financial and economic concepts.Eddie's work has not only been a staple at Fadeaway World but has also been featured in prominent publications such as Sports Illustrated. His ability to break down complex data and present it in an accessible way creates an engaging and informative way to visualize both individual and team statistics. From finding the top 3 point shooters of every NBA franchise to ranking players by cost per point, Eddie is constantly finding new angles to use historical data that other NBA analysts may be overlooking.A lifelong basketball fan, Eddie grew up trying to mimic Jason Kidd's game. When asked which NBA player, past or present, he would most like to interview, Eddie's choice is clear: Jason Kidd. He admires Kidd's genius at playing point guard and his ability to lead a team to two NBA Finals appearances. Eddie believes Kidd is an underrated star who deserves more praise, and he would relish the opportunity to pick his brain and discuss the intricacies of the game.
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