NBA Rumors: Lakers Had 'Internal Discussions' on DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have had discussions about trading for Chicago Bulls players.

On the latest edition of the Lowe Post, Lowe reported that there was a news story.

Lowe said that the trade he saw on social media was Russ and the two picks, one for DeRozan and the other for Vuevi

I can tell you that the Lakers had internal discussions about trading for DeRozan and Vuevi, if it ever came up.

The Lakers would not do it. You look at the league the same way any responsible team would.

There are two picks in reference, one of which is a top-five protected first-round pick and the other a top-five protected second-round pick.

Bill Simmons of The Ringer suggested that Chicago should start its rebuild.

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Both the Bulls and Lakers need to change.

One year after finishing sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bears are 12th with a 9-12 record.

The man has been great. He has averaged 26.3 points on 52.0 percent shooting, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebound for the Bulls. There are double-doubles for Vuevi with 15.6 points and 11.2 rebound per game.

The Lakers have won six of their last eight games but are still 13th in the conference. After picking up his $47.1 million option, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook has been demoted to the bench and averages just over 15 points per game.

The team's best assets are his expiring contract and the two first round picks. While the Bulls could start anew with a younger core, the Lakers could continue their push to compete around James and Davis.

The Lakers and Bulls are struggling through the early part of the season, hoping for a brighter day.