Rival NBA teams reportedly expect the Los Angeles Lakers to target New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones in an effort to bolster their defense ahead of the February trade deadline.

NBA rumors reveal the Lakers have interest in Herbert Jones, but the Pelicans present a major obstacle in trade talks.

The Lakers are fresh off suffering a hammering 132-119 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, and that result has opened up some wounds in their roster.

The Lakers will be active at the NBA trade deadline this year, and ESPN sees them getting in on an Anthony Davis trade (again). The post Lakers Land $38 Million Sharpshooter in ESPN’s 4-Team Anthony Davis Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Pelicans forward Herb Jones might not be available via trade to the Lakers as his team isn’t eager to move him this season.

There is no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers still need to improve their perimeter defense. The team is not the most athletic and when facing squads with multiple excellent athletes, the Lakers have often struggled.

The LA Lakers are reportedly ready to go after Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans to improve their subpar defense.

The Los Angeles Lakers might need a lift to put themselves, Luka Dončić and LeBron James in position to compete for an NBA title.

The Los Angeles Lakers' most likely trade candidate has been revealed ahead of the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline.