Zach LaVine trade rumors have been a staple this NBA offseason but they all still remain, well, rumors. The Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams most linked to the Chicago Bulls star, especially after Paul George left them to go to the Philadelphia 76ers, with many thinking he could be PG’s replacement in LA.
But that’s an opinion that Michael Saenz of Sir Charles In Charge is not buying.
LaVine’s talent aside, making a trade for him (and his contract) after losing PG would be quite short-sighted for the team. And, perhaps most importantly, it would reek of desperation.
There’d be little upside to trading for LaVine and it’s a move that could do more harm long term than good. I understand it from the perspective of trying to emerge as a relevant team in the West, but considering the roster they have at the moment, it would make much more sense for the Clippers to make a slight pivot toward rebuilding the roster than to add a potential band-aid replacement for PG.
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