Is Zach coming to LA? Rich Paul breaks the silence on LaVine-to-Lakers reports

The LA Lakers have lost their last two games and reports continue to show the team is interested in getting another star, a playmaking one and Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has often come up.

The Bulls are looking to move him and LA is a potential landing spot, the rumors got stronger as LaVine's manager is Rich Paul, the same manager as LeBron James and a friend of the Lakers superstar.

“It’s not one team,” Paul told The Athletic regarding the LaVine situation. “I don’t have a specific destination for Zach. I want what’s best for Zach and his family. When you have a guy playing the game, you want him to be able to play the game happy, whether that’s in Chicago or somewhere else.”

Trade rumors involving LaVine and the Lakers go at least as far back as last season and have not cooled at all since this NBA campaign started in October. However, the Bulls have yet to make a move, and it is still somewhat unclear what they might want for the 28-year-old scorer.

LaVine current status this season with the Bulls

LaVine signed a five-year contract worth $215 million with the Bulls in July 2022. It includes a player option for the 2026-27 season. He is currently sidelined by a foot injury and has not played since Nov. 28, so it is entirely unknown when he will be able to contribute to any possible new team. In 18 appearances this season, he is averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.