Lakers Set Price Discipline in Hunt for 3-and-D Wing Before Feb. 5 Deadline
Team executives will only consider a move if a true difference-maker becomes available.
Overview
- League reporting says the Lakers are scouring the market for a two-way wing, with supply described as limited heading into the Feb. 5 trade cutoff.
- Marc Stein reports New Orleans remains resistant to interest in Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, narrowing viable options.
- Insider Trevor Lane cited the Heat’s Andrew Wiggins and the Pelicans’ Herb Jones as potential needle-movers, though Miami’s price on Wiggins reportedly includes a first-round pick, Dalton Knecht, and Rui Hachimura.
- Rob Pelinka’s front office intends to protect projected summer cap space and will only forgo flexibility for a clear upgrade on a multi-year deal.
- Rookie Adou Thiero sustained a right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, a timetable that coincides with the deadline and could affect wing depth decisions.