D'Angelo Russell's numbers this season show why he shouldn't be traded for Zach LaVine

Amidst reports of the Los Angeles Lakers' interest in acquiring players from the Chicago Bulls, including Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso, trade speculations have surfaced regarding D'Angelo Russell. Despite trade rumors, Russell has been a standout player for the Lakers this season, emerging as the team's third leader behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

In the current season, D'Angelo Russell has demonstrated notable performance metrics: averaging 33.0 minutes, 18.8 points (on par with Paolo), 3.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists (ranking 13th in the NBA), 1.8 turnovers (a career-low), 48.0% field goal percentage (outperforming PG and Ant), 37.1% 3-point percentage, and making 2.2 three-pointers per game (more than Trae Young).

Russell's contributions have been invaluable for the Lakers, and he is off to an impressive start in the 2023-24 season. Despite his positive impact, there is room for improvement in his three-point shooting.

In a noteworthy game, Russell played a key role as the team tied the franchise record for 22 three-pointers.

D'Angelo Russell should not be traded

While Zach LaVine is undoubtedly a talented player, especially as a point guard, acquiring him might not represent the significant upgrade the Lakers need. Additionally, pursuing LaVine could come at the cost of sacrificing the team's depth. Evaluating the potential trade-offs in terms of both talent acquisition and roster depth is crucial for the Lakers' front office as they consider making any moves in the trade market.