Herb Jones and Keon Ellis Considered for Lakers’ Trades

The Los Angeles Lakers are urgently seeking perimeter defensive help before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, struggling defensively with a 21st rank in efficiency. They face competition for players like Herb Jones, whom the Pelicans are unwilling to trade, and Keon Ellis, who may be available for a protected first-round pick. Other potential targets include Andrew Wiggins, Derrick Jones Jr., Terrance Mann, Josh Green, and Ayo Dosunmu, but the Lakers’ limited trade flexibility complicates their efforts. They have one tradeable first-round pick and a second-round pick, with recent draft picks drawing little interest.

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