The Lakers are fresh off suffering a hammering 132-119 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, and that result has opened up some wounds in their roster. There were glaring defensive issues on display for the Purple and Gold, and with the trade window approaching, the front office will be on the lookout to make a few tweaks to strengthen the roster.

Amid several rumours, one player who stands out is New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones . The 27-year-old forward could be on his way out this year as the Pelicans are currently sitting in 15th spot with a horrible 3-22 record in the ongoing season.

Many fans and analysts believe that Jones is the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle for the Lakers, as the versatile defender may just allow the supremely ta

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