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.

At 22-18, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves firmly ensconced in the middle tier of the Western Conference pack — they're currently the No. 6 seed, although that could change depending on the result of their Tuesday clash against the 6-35 Washington Wizards.