The Pelicans reportedly expect two first-round picks for Herbert Jones and three first-round picks for Trey Murphy, plus additional assets in the form of young talent.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly among the teams interested in acquiring one of New Orleans Pelicans forwards Herbert Jones or Trey Murphy, but the asking price to acquire either player might be too high for Los Angeles.
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According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Pelicans continue to signal that they do not want to trade either player, instead asking for a massive package of draft picks and young talent in return.
“There are several teams around the league interested in both Murphy and Jones, despite the Pelicans continuing to signal that they don't want to trade either player,” Siegel reports.
“Still, league executives insist this is due to the Pelicans not receiving enough value and the asking price they have set for both players: two first-round picks for Jones and three first-round picks for Murphy, plus additional assets in the form of young talent,” he adds.
This season, Trey Murphy has established himself as one of the league’s top forwards, averaging 21.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
Meanwhile, Herb Jones has also been having a solid year for the struggling Pelicans, averaging 9.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest.
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