LakeShow Reboot: Lakers NBA Trade Deadline Needs & 4 Targets

4. Tyus Jones

The Washington Wizards will be active sellers during this trade market as they continue to push for a top-three draft pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Tyus Jones will probably be traded, and the price won't be high. Jones is a good shooter and passer. His impact on defense will be negligible, but he's not bad. If nothing else, Jones would be an additional option for the Lakers, and they'd maintain a lot of flexibility to make other moves. 

1. Dejounte Murray

The current Atlanta Hawks guard would provide the Lakers with a boost of athleticism and shot creation on offense, plus length on the perimeter on defense. He was an all-defensive NBA guard in San Antonio but has regressed in that area in Atlanta. That could be a lack of focus or a symptom of being paired with Trae Young in the backcourt. He'd undoubtedly be an upgrade on what the Lakers currently have, but the Hawks are reportedly asking a very high price. The Lakers have labeled Austin Reaves "untouchable," but he has not played like someone untradeable. If Pelinka could move Reaves, plus a salary matching piece to get Murray, and avoid giving up draft capital, it'd be a risk worth taking.

3. Kelly Olynyk

To be clear, Blazers forward Jerami Grant is likely not a player the Lakers have enough ammo to land. Portland is asking a steep price for the veteran, and it's not 100% clear he would change the equation for the Lakers. Grant provides defensive versatility, and a lineup featuring James, Davis, and Grant would be challenging to score on in the playoffs. He's also a terrific creator off the dribble and a good shooter. Grant does not rebound well, and the price is likely two rotation players and multiple first-round picks. The Lakers cannot make that move unless they are convinced Grant makes them a legitimate title contender. 

3. Jerami Grant

To be clear, Blazers forward Jerami Grant is likely not a player the Lakers have enough ammo to land. Portland is asking a steep price for the veteran, and it's not 100% clear he would change the equation for the Lakers. Grant provides defensive versatility, and a lineup featuring James, Davis, and Grant would be challenging to score on in the playoffs. He's also a terrific creator off the dribble and a good shooter. Grant does not rebound well, and the price is likely two rotation players and multiple first-round picks. The Lakers cannot make that move unless they are convinced Grant makes them a legitimate title contender. 

4. Tyus Jones

The Washington Wizards will be active sellers during this trade market as they continue to push for a top-three draft pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Tyus Jones will probably be traded, and the price won't be high. Jones is a good shooter and passer. His impact on defense will be negligible, but he's not bad. If nothing else, Jones would be an additional option for the Lakers, and they'd maintain a lot of flexibility to make other moves.