The Houston Rockets are one of the most interesting teams this offseason. They have been linked in many trades for their two superstars. The Chicago Bulls are another rebuilding team around the NBA who can look to add a big name and further their chances of competing. Could Russell Westbrook be an option to pair with Zach LaVine?
Both James Harden and Russell Westbrook are unhappy with the situation in Houston. They have been mentioned in many trade rumors this offseason. When and if they are traded, this will be huge news around the league.
Harden has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets and Westbrook to teams like the New York Knicks. However, the Bulls have been mentioned as seeking a veteran point guard— could Westbrook be a potential trade option?
The Bulls have been rumored to go any which way this offseason. They could choose to trade players like Zach LaVine and Lauri Markannen or they could go the other way and try and add a big name. That is the route they would go here by making a deal for Russell Westbrook from Houston.
Let’s take a look at what it might take the Chicago Bulls to land Russell from the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster NBA trade to add a star with Zach LaVine.