The Bulls and Lakers: A Look at Their Limited Trade Activity and Why It Matters

The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers have a history of limited trade activity with each other. In fact, the two teams have only completed seven trades throughout their franchise histories, with the most recent one taking place in 2016. Despite this, many people are wondering why these two teams don’t engage in more trades with each other.

One possible explanation for this lack of activity comes from Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. According to Pincus, Chicago’s ownership may not want to help LeBron James in any way due to the ongoing debate between him and Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time. This rivalry has intensified over the years, and it’s possible that the Bulls may see any assistance they provide to James as a threat to Jordan’s legacy.

Pincus discussed this theory with Jovan Buha of The Athletic on a recent episode of the “Buha’s Block” podcast. Buha pointed out that while there may be some truth to Pincus’ theory, it’s also possible that the Bulls simply prefer not to engage in trades with the Lakers for strategic reasons or because they don’t see any potential value in doing so. Only time will tell if the Bulls continue to resist making deals with the Lakers in the future.

Despite their limited trade history together, it is worth noting that when they do make trades, they tend to be significant ones. In 2016, the Bulls sent Jose Calderon and two second-round picks to the Lakers in exchange for Ater Majok. This trade was notable because it signaled a shift in power within both organizations and marked a turning point for both franchises.

In conclusion, while there may be various reasons behind why the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers don’t engage in many trades together, their limited trade history suggests that there may be something more strategic at play here than just petty behavior.