Why it works for: Bulls: if they can’t resign Demar, then they need to move him. This way he goes home to LA. Since LA would be getting rid of Russell & Vincent is injured, they’d need JC in the deal. Russell would be a future trade piece for CHI, while Rui would become the Starting 4. Meanwhile, trading Zach saves CHI over $100mm over the next 2.5 years. Arturas gets back his boy Morris from their DEN days. Plus all the unprotected 2nds.

Lakers: Demar never sits out games, immediately becomes an Innings Eater, allowing LeBron and AD to take time off. Plus Demar is coming home, so he will likely resign. JC is on a cheap deal and will play legit minutes as a back PG.

Pistons: They improve immediately with Zach, slotting in at SG and giving them someone besides Cade who can create his own shot. They give up 3 expirings, none of whom are part of their future. Plus they don’t give up any 1sts.