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Lakers Get Bad News on Trade Target Herb Jones
- Lakers are targeting a versatile, two-way wing in Herb Jones, aiming to boost defense and perimeter versatility for a contending roster.
- New Orleans has shown resistance to trading Herb Jones, complicating the Lakers' plans for a quick deadline move.
- If Jones and Murphy aren’t available, LA could pivot to expiring contracts like Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent to maintain summer flexibility.
- Beyond Jones, the Lakers have been linked to Kuminga, Porter Jr., and even Giannis, illustrating a broad spectrum of trade ideas.
- Trade chatter notes Warriors’ resistance on Kuminga and a high price for Porter, while Giannis remains a long-shot target for the summer.
- The February 5 deadline could push the Lakers to stand pat or chase draft capital for a bigger summer move, as they weigh risk and reward.
- The deadline timing frames roster decisions and the team’s financial flexibility for potential changes this summer.
- Insider perspectives from Marc Stein and Ryan Ward frame Lakers’ options as contingent on Jones and Murphy’s willingness to move.
- A mock trade scenario depicts Herbert Jones as immediate defensive glue for a contending Lakers unit.
- Any deal would hinge on Jones and Murphy’s willingness to move, with summer trades offering a clearer path to a needle-mover.
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