Overview
- League reporting from The Athletic’s Dan Woike says New Orleans is not interested in moving Herb Jones, despite rival teams tying him to the Lakers’ needs.
- Jones signed a three-year, roughly $68 million extension in July, making Jan. 14 the earliest date he can be traded under NBA rules.
- The Lakers’ offer power is limited to expiring salaries and one future first-round pick in 2031 or 2032, a chip evaluators now rate less favorably.
- Los Angeles’ urgency stems from persistent perimeter-defense problems highlighted by a 132-119 NBA Cup loss to San Antonio, which coach JJ Redick acknowledged.
- Some chatter, including Jake Fischer’s, suggests New Orleans has at least listened to inquiries, yet indications point to a high asking price as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches.