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Lakers Dealt Tough Blow in Pursuit of 3-and-D Wing

Pelicans demand four first-round picks plus a pick swap for Trey Murphy III, citing his breakout season and long-term contract, while Warriors cap their offer at two first-round picks.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been pursuing New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones as their primary trade target ahead of the February 5 deadline.But according to Marc Stein in his latest NBA Substack report, the Pelicans have set a massive asking price that could derail the Lakers’ pursuit.Stein revealed that the Pelicans would need a “Desmond Bane-type offer” to consider trading Jones or Trey Murphy III.“What would it take to get the Pelicans t…

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Heavy broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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