Lakers Trade Rumors 2016: 5 Possible Destinations for Lou Williams

1. Chicago Bulls

Though Jimmy Butler obviously shouldn’t be out long past the All-Star break, the Chicago Bulls have shown throughout the year that they are severely lacking in terms of backcourt players. Guys like E’Twaun Moore and Aaron Brooks are fine players, but they don’t exactly move the needle for this Bulls team in the way that they could really use in terms of trying to make noise in the Eastern Conference.

Obviously this would be an area where Williams could help tremendously, Though he may not fit with the Lakers and what their organization is trying to do, he’s the perfect type of player to play in a reserve role for the Bulls. Sure, a returning Mike Dunleavy will help too, but throwing Williams into the rotation as relief at either guard position could be an interesting look that would give Chicago instant offense coming off of their bench.

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As far as making a deal work with the Lakers’ interests at the deadline in mind, there are plenty of ways that a trade could work financially with the Lakers getting something in return. However, the interesting move would be to see if Chicago would take a package in exchange for Joakim Noah. Even though Noah is currently injured, he’s an intriguing free agent prospect for LA and, if acquired in a trade, could give the Lakers a foot in the door in trying to sign him this offseason. Either way, Williams going to the Bulls is a trade that could potentially benefit both the Bulls and the Lakers.