The Los Angeles Lakers’ long defensive nightmare may soon be over. The Lakers share mutual interest with New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones on the trade market, Yahoo!
The Pelicans keep saying no on the players teams actually want, and yes, quietly, on the ones they might move. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New Orleans has consistently turned away trade interest in Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones.
Trade chatter continues to swirl around the Warriors as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches, with wings clearly at the top of their list. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Michael Porter Jr., Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones are believed to be Golden State’s primary targets.
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There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others.
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The Pelicans are rebuffing trade inquiries on forwards Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III.
The Lakers remain on the lookout for a true two-way wing, but that search continues to run into familiar roadblocks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, names like Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III are well known inside league circles as ideal fits for what the Lakers want to add.
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The Lakers are winning, but they are still looking. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles is actively monitoring the trade market for a defensive wing upgrade, and Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has emerged as a name high on the internal wish list.
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Los Angeles Lakers want to trade for a defensive wing and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones is atop their wish list.
The Lakers have been in the market for a while now in search of an elite 3-and-D player. Herb Jones has been a name that has commonly been brought up in that discussion.
The Pelicans are drawing trade interest from two familiar contenders as their season continues to slide. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, both the Lakers and Warriors have reached out to New Orleans to gauge availability on key forwards.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the New Orleans Pelicans are getting trade calls from the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. The Lakers are interested in Herbert Jones, while the Warriors are interested in Trey Murphy III.
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the league’s stronger teams this season. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 17-7, the Purple and Gold look steady, but not complete.
The Pelicans aren’t entertaining offers for Herbert Jones, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, cooling off a storyline that has circulated around the NBA and inside Lakers circles for weeks.
Teams around the league are watching the Cavaliers closely. Per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Cleveland’s 13-10 start (through Thursday) has raised questions about whether the front office might take calls on starting center Jarrett Allen.
Herbert Jones will miss Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, marking his seventh straight absence. With the Pelicans offering no updates on his recovery, he’s also expected to miss Saturday’s matchup in Brooklyn.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain, the team announced Monday.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million extension, according to multiple reports on Thursday. The defensive stalwart had two seasons and just less than $29 million left on a four-year, $53.8 million deal.
The coveted defensive ace has evolved into a leader and mainstay for the Pelicans after being selected 35th overall in the 2021 draft.
NBA insider Jake Fischer recently reported that the New Orleans Pelicans are keen to hold on to Herbert Jones for as long as possible. The New Orleans
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By locking him up this offseason as opposed to waiting until later, it allows the Pels to get a great deal on a defensive cornerstone instead of him having another strong season and demanding more money on the market next year in free agency.
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