As the NBA trade deadline approaches on February 6, the Los Angeles Lakers are poised to make significant moves in the player market. Among the players reportedly on the trading block is Zach LaVine, the star guard of the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers have shown interest in LaVine for several seasons now and currently hold the highest odds at +500 to acquire him, according to Bovada. They are closely followed by teams like the Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, and Golden State Warriors.

LaVine boasts impressive stats, averaging 24.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game over his seven seasons with the Bulls. However, his injury history raises concerns, as he has only completed 82 games in a season once throughout his career. With a contract that escalates to $48 million in its final year, the Lakers face a dilemma: is the potential reward worth the steep investment and the assets they would need to relinquish to secure LaVine?