Bulls Have a Solid Trade Chip in Jalen Smith, and the Lakers Might Have Interest

Bulls Have a Solid Trade Chip in Jalen Smith, and the Lakers Might Have Interest

The Chicago Bulls still have several role players who could make sense for contending teams.

Lakers Can Potentially Land Big Jalen Smith In Trade Package

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Lakers have shown interest in potentially trading for center Jalen Smith from the Bulls. He would become the Lakers backup center potentially in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia or Jaden Hardy and second round picks. Smith has an ability to space the floor for the Lakers and has shown high value energy for the bulls. He has the ability to play center or power forward because of his shooting ability. Smith aver…

Lakers Rumors: Bulls' Jalen Smith Has Fans Within Organization

The Los Angeles Lakers have completely remade their roster this offseason, making a number of additions to build the team around superstar guard Luka Doncic. One of the biggest was pulling off a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler, but the team still remains pretty thin up front. As such, the front office is still believed to be eyeing possibilities to add some depth at the center position. One interesting possibility is Chicago Bulls big m…