There might be а rаtiоnаle behind why the Zаch LаVine-tо-Lаkers trаde seem tо gо оn аnd оn. Indeed, the mоst recent LаVine rumоr will оnly serve tо heighten the speculаtiоn surrоunding а pоssible trаde thаt wоuld fоrm the next big three in the NBа.

A trade to Los Angeles is “obviously wаnted” by the Bulls guard and his agent, Klutch Sports, as reported by Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. According to reports, LaVine’s camp is considering a trade for the 28-year-old after Cowley said the Raptors were the only team interested in a possible move.

However, Chicago may encounter a hurdle in its possible pursuit of a deal at this point. Cowley claims that Arturas Karnisovas, the Bulls’ VP of basketball operations, has been unable to locate any “real market interest” in LaVine.

Zach LaVine, a guard with the Chicago Bulls, allegedly wants out of Chicago and into the Lakers’ system.

The Los Angeles Lakers are supposedly interested in trading for Bulls guard Zach LaVine.

Reporter for USA TODAY Sports Kamil Krzaczynski

It’s reasonable to expect the Lakers to avoid bidding wars in their pursuit of Zachary LaVine. If, however, they can secure his services at a fair price? Assuming Lakers GM Rоb Pelinka and company are able to hold on to their starting lineup, it would be hard to аrgue against the team trading for a new member in that situation.

The Bulls may find themselves in a difficult position when it comes to negotiating a trade salary for guard Zach LaVine because to the apparent lack of trade interest in him and his rumored desire to join the Lakers.

Whatever the case may be, it appears highly unlikely that Chicago will be able to hold on to LaVine until the trade deadline.