Los Angeles Lakers are exploring the trade market for a three-and-D player, but options are limited. The team is focused on adding younger players who fit the timeline of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers are keeping a close eye on the trade market as the season moves forward, with a clear focus on adding help without hurting their long-term plans.
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League sources, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, say the Lakers would like to find a classic three-and-D player during trade season.
One of the few names drawing interest is Sacramento Kings wing Keon Ellis, even though his role in Sacramento has shrunk. Ellis is playing seven fewer minutes per game this season under head coach Doug Christie compared to last year.
Another possible target, Herb Jones, appears to be out of reach. The New Orleans Pelicans are believed to be asking for a major return in any deal involving Jones.
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Overall, the Lakers front office is showing patience. The preference is to add players who fit the same age timeline as the team's core.
Luka Doncic is 26, and Austin Reaves is 27, and the Lakers want to keep building around that group rather than giving up key pieces for older veterans.
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