In light of Paul George's struggles, Sporting News proposed a Lakers trade that would send the All-Star back to his native of Los Angeles.

Bulls receive: Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, Kenyon Martin Jr., Jalen Hood-Schifino, and a 2027 second-round draft pick Despite how much those two are paid, LaVine and George are much better than the players who would be sent to the Bulls. Their trade values are both pretty low because of what their teams owe them.

The Los Angeles Lakers would acquire Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in a proposed trade also involving the Chicago Bulls.

The Los Angeles Lakers could take a chance on a Philadelphia 76ers phenom who isn't worth the money he's making.

For the game, the 76ers could be without one of their best players, as Paul George is on the injury report. George has missed each of the previous two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).