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The Bulls have actively been trying to trade guard Kirk Hinrich and the $17 million he is owed over the next two seasons to clear up cap space to go after some of the star power on this summer’s free agent market. But that could be difficult to do considering teams aren’t looking to take on much financial burden right now. But ESPN’s Chad Ford reports that the Bulls and Lakers would both benefit from a deal.

The defending champs are a bit concerned with their perimeter defense and Hinrich is well-known as being an outstanding defender. Plus, the Yankees of the NBA are one of the few teams that could take on a salary like Hinrich’s.

The Lakers have opted not to extend Jordan Farmar’s contract so that could open the door for Hinrich. The Lakers would likely be willing to part with the expiring contracts of Farmar, Adam Morrison and Josh Powell in order to get Hinrich. Ford says “some sort of combo of Adam Morrison and Derrick Fisher for Hinrich would help both teams” but I’m not sure the Lakers would part with Fisher, and all the experience he brings come playoff time. Plus, he is still a pretty solid on the ball defender.

Besides defense, Hinrich would give the Lakers another quality three-point shooter and someone with a high basketball IQ.

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Lakers in need of help at the point

-- Kobe Bryant pulled that one out Sunday afternoon for the Lakers, but they are no sure championship favorite with a poor point guard situation. Rajon Rondo makes a lot of teams look bad. But he brutalized the Lakers and Jordan Farmar isn’t much help to Derek Fisher. Would they pay, in effect, $18 million for Kirk Hinrich, which has been one rumor? That’s what it would cost the Lakers for Hinrich’s contract with their luxury tax status. The Bulls aren’t shopping Hinrich around, but if they get to the trade deadline and haven’t moved a contract, they could be forced to make a deal. If you are Chicago, you absolutely cannot go into the summer without the cap space to offer at least one max deal. Thus far, all I’ve heard is the Lakers want to “get off” money and reduce their payroll.

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