Zach LaVine‘s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, pushed back on the narrative that the Chicago Bulls star’s sole focus is a Los Angeles Lakers trade.
It’s not one team,” Paul told The Athletic’s Sam Amick, in response to the Lakers rumor. “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.”
A Chicago Sun-Times report previously linked LaVine to the Lakers because of his Klutch Sports connection.
The Lakers have four players led by their top stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who is represented by Paul’s powerful agency.
Paul noted to The Athletic that Klutch Sports players are widespread in 24 of the 30 NBA teams.
The Athletic reported on November 14 that the Bulls and LaVine were increasingly open to trade possibilities. But Paul indicated that a final decision hasn’t been made yet.
In the event, the Bulls decide they would like to go a different direction with the team, and it involves Zach, then I’m sure we’ll have conversations to get clarity on what’s best for both sides,” Paul said. “Until then, the goal is to get healthy and return ready to go.