Lonzo Ball's Future: 3 teams that could move for the Lakers point guard this summer

After a tough first season in the NBA, Lonzo Ball has shown flashes of All-Star potential during his second year, although doubts persist over his long term future with the Lakers organization. Upon his arrival in Los Angeles, Magic Johnson declared the then-teenaged Ball as the future face of the franchise. However, LeBron James' arrival quickly put a spanner in the works.

The Lakers have also attempted to trade Ball away this season, as they included the 21-year-old in their failed offer to acquire Anthony Davis from the Pelicans. The Lakers are also expected to target a new point-guard this summer, and if a deal for Anthony once again fails, the Lakers could opt to include Ball in other trade discussions.

Nevertheless, as one of the NBA's most promising young player's, Ball will still receive considerable interest, and here are three of the teams that could make a move.

#3 Chicago Bulls

Zach LaVine has filled in as the Bulls' point guard

Due to mounting injuries and a lack of depth, Zach LaVine has been tasked with playing as the Bulls' point guard for much of 2019. The 24-year-old had previously spent his NBA career playing shooting guard, although the former Timberwolves man has been impressive as Chicago's chief creator.

With that said, LaVine remains a superior shooter, and the Bulls are believed to want him to return him to his more familiar role. In order to do this, the franchise will need to add a specialist point guard, and the Bulls seem to be a good destination for Ball, as he would play a major role on one of the NBA's biggest teams.

As things stand, the Bulls don't have many assets to get a deal done, although the Lakers could actively shop Ball if they land Kyrie Irving.

#2 Orlando Magic

The Magic will have Markelle Fultz among their ranks next season

After years of misery, things are starting to look up for the Orlando Magic. The team is set to feature in the playoffs for the first time since Dwight Howard exited the team, and the Magic have also added the 2017 No.1 pick in Markelle Fultz.

The Magic's summer plans will depend on whether they manage to re-sign Nikola Vucevic to a new deal, although regardless of Vucevic's future, the Magic need to prioritize adding a point guard. The team has started D.J. Augustin for much of the season, although the veteran is more suited to a bench role.

With a mid-first-round pick, the Magic are unlikely to have any success in the draft, and Orlando has never been a tempting destination to free-agents. This leaves a trade as the teams only option, and at 21, Ball could potentially strike up a long-term partnership with the 20-year-old Fultz.

#1 Phoenix Suns

After another dismal season, the Phoenix Suns look set to land another lottery pick in the upcoming draft. Drafting a new guard is possible, although Ja Morant looks to be the only top-level prospect, and if Phoenix misses out on the Murray State guard, they will need to hit the trade market.

The team currently has plenty of young talent among the roster, even if the point guard position has continued to be an issue, and the team is also keen to take pressure off Devin Booker by adding a natural playmaker.

Lonzo Ball would fit in with the team's emphasis on youth, and the Suns are believed to have previously explored signing the 21-year-old back in February. Phoenix will finish the 18/19 season with the second worst-record, however, the young trio of Ball, Booker, and DeAndre Ayton should be enough to make the team a future contender.