Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show talking about the Bulls matchup tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. The guys also focus their conversation on the Bulls unwillingness to buyout Robin Lopez at this point, looking to trade him for assets.Just how bad have the Lakers been since LeBron James' injury 10 games ago? Jordan Maly and Matt Peck discuss some of the advanced analytics behind the Lakers struggles. Some of the surprises include the Lakers being one of the best defensive teams in all of basketball yet being the worst offensive team in the same stretch. Will the pressure to win tonight by Lakers coach Luke Walton be at all time high and can the Bulls steal one on the road to boost morale?The second half of the show dives deeper into the situation surrounding center Robin Lopez. In the past few days, reports have surfaced that Robin Lopez and his agent have been working with the Bulls to find a deal to either move or buy him out. This all comes with a new storyline yesterday about a heated practice, exchange with point guard Kris Dunn. The guys discuss why buying out Lopez right now doesn't make a whole lot of sense for the Bulls but come trade deadline if they do not find a deal, they should part ways. The guys also talk about Jabari Parker's trade value, his potential upgrade to backup power forward, Lopez's reduction in minutes, Patrick McCaw Cavaliers story, and some quick hits on NBA Draft prospects. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices