Denver Nuggets Receive: Zach LaVine

Chicago Bulls Receive: Gary Harris, Michael Porter Jr., 2022 1st Round Pick, 2025 1st Round Pick

Entering the current season, there was a strong emphasis placed on James Harden as the centerpiece of NBA trade rumors. The Denver Nuggets were thought as being a dark-horse potential landing spot for Harden due to their assets but never managed to get deeply involved.

While many are focused on Bradley Beal as the next star in NBA trade rumors, the Nuggets should look to go a different route. A more affordable option could be Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls.

Zach LaVine would give the Nuggets that third star alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to compete against teams like the Los Angeles Lakers. For a win-now team like Denver, this would be a move that would impact the team right away. They have some assets that they would be able to send the Bulls in the deal.

Chicago, unlike Denver, is a rebuilding team that would benefit from building a team with young players and draft picks. This is what either LaVine or Markannen would get the Bulls. Gary Harris and Michael Porter Jr. are two players that would be able to contribute right away.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this trade centered around Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine would benefit both sides.