A proposed trade scenario would send a Chicago Bulls forward on a $27 million contract to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that includes guard Jaden Hardy, according to a trade pitch outlined by Jonathan Vankin on October 31, 2026.
The proposal details how the swap would work between the two NBA franchises, though no official agreement has been announced. The Bulls forward's identity was not specified in the report.
Hardy, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, would be moved as part of the hypothetical package. The Lakers have been exploring roster upgrades ahead of the 2026-27 season.
