Despite the ongoing “whispers” linking Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine to the Los Angeles Lakers for nearly a year, a potential deal between the two teams appears unlikely, NBA reporters Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

As for the Bulls, it was always the expectation that moves would be made ahead of this trade deadline. Amid a rebuild, Chicago still has star players like Zach LaVine and Nikola V

The former forward explained why Los Angeles should be going after the Chicago guard's services, even if it costs them.