Trade idea sends Jake LaRavia from Lakers to Bulls

Pippen Ain't Easy's Morris Bankston floated Jake LaRavia as a fit for a rebuilding Chicago roster, noting his expiring $6 million deal in Los Angeles and defensive versatility, though he flagged LaRavia's undersized frame and rebounding numbers as concerns.

Separately, a fan-made trade concept on FanSpo would send LaRavia and a 2031 second-round pick from the Lakers to Golden State for Al Horford, with salaries nearly even at about $822,000 apart. Horford cannot be traded before October 6, 2026 under his new contract's rules.

The pitch argues Horford's spacing and rim protection would help LA's bench while the Warriors get younger and cheaper at the position, though there's no reporting behind it beyond the concept itself.