NBA Trade Rumors: Big Update in Lakers' Pursuit of Herbert Jones as Need For Premium Defender Intensifies

NBA Trade Rumors: Big Update in Lakers' Pursuit of Herbert Jones as Need For Premium Defender Intensifies

Talk around the LA Lakers’ pursuit of New Orleans Pelicans wing Herbert Jones has continued to build, as the team’s defensive struggles -- its most glaring weakness -- have worsened throughout Decembe

Pelicans Asking Price For Sought After Wings In Trade Rumors Too High

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the strangest teams in the NBA this season. Their record is 8-22, sitting four and a half games back from a Play-In spot. With the trade deadline gradually approaching, they seem like a perfect team to be sellers. However, two of their most sought-after assets, Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, will likely stay in New Orleans. Part of the reason why the Pelicans may not go on a fire sale before the trade deadlin…

Just Because the New Orleans Pelicans Can Trade Trey Murphy, It Doesn’t Mean They Should

The New Orleans Pelicans hold a valuable wing. Discover why acquiring a "Desmond Bane type" package might still not be enough to justify a Trey Murphy III trade.

NBA Rumors: Hornets, Collin Sexton, Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Hawks

Imagn Hornets The Hornets are willing to listen on trade conversations, but they’re not looking to punt on the season, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Fischer reported that Charlotte still hopes to contend for a play-in spot and isn’t interested in simply dumping veterans. That said, guard Collin Sexton and his expiring $19 million contract stand out as the club’s most logical trade chip. Sexton’s deal provides flexibility, and his …