Should the Chicago Bulls consider trading for Anthony Davis?

AD himself hinted at possible Chicago return in 2019

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The struggles of the league's most popular team — the Los Angeles Lakers — are well documented. From LeBron James' shooting woes to Russell Westbrook's inconsistencies, things have not been well in the City of Angels. 

With no concrete answer in sight, people around the Association are speculating about possible solutions for the Lakers. The latest rumor is that Los Angeles may be interested in trading away Anthony Davis. With this in mind, should the Chicago Bulls pounce on the opportunity and make a trade for the 29-year-old star forward?

Anthony Davis might be available

The Davis trade chatter was initiated by The Ringer's Bill Simmons in the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast. Westbrook trade rumors had been swirling for weeks, but with no positive return in sight, Simmons revealed the Lakers might decide to test waters of AD trade.

"There is some buzz, just some buzzing, that AD might be available – that that's is a Plan B," Simmons said. "Because the Westbrook trade – or whatever they think they can get for Westbrook and whether you'd want to give up future assets – maybe that doesn't even make sense because what are you are getting if you're the Lakers?" Simmons added.

Ten games into the season, the 2-8 Lakers sit 14th in the West. AD, the team's second-leading scorer behind LeBron, is averaging 23.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2 blocks in 34.6 minutes of action.

Can the Bulls offer an appealing package?

According to Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes, a Western Conference general manager said that one team that could make an enticing offer for Davis are the Chicago Bulls. Would a package of Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, Goran Dragic, and a 2023 first-round pick be enough? That, combined with a homecoming angle, might be enough to prompt AD's potential return to Chicago.

Lakers star Anthony Davis on possibility of playing for hometown Chicago Bulls in future: “I mean, I am a free agent next year ... but we will see.” pic.twitter.com/Y377w1AlAQ

— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) November 5, 2019

"But the one thing I've said, if they were to make a deal, would be to send him back to Chicago for another Klutch guy, Zach LaVine. Davis is from Chicago, he would like to play there. LaVine played at UCLA and has said he wants to play in L.A. I think that is the only deal that would sort of satisfy all parties. Because, look, the Lakers wanted AD to be the guy who took over the franchise after LeBron, and it is obvious he is not the guy to do that. Maybe LaVine can be?" said the Western Conference general manager.

A team led by Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, and Lonzo Ball (when he's healthy) would undoubtedly make some noise in the Eastern Conference. That's why the Bulls should be ready to make an offer, if, of course, Anthony Davis does become available for a trade.