NBA Rumors: Warriors and Lakers Want One of the Best 3&D Players in the Entire League
The New Orleans Pelicans are having a tough time, but Herb Jones is one of the most sought-after players by championship-contending teams.
Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are looking to strengthen their perimeter with a very specific profile: a forward with the ability to defend at the highest level and contribute with outside shooting. And according to Brett Siegel, from Clutch Points, both franchises have set their sights on the same player: Herb Jones, shooting guard of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Siegel states that “Herb Jones has been one of the most coveted two-way wings in the league, and the Pelicans have turned down several offers for him over the past few years. The Lakers and the Warriors are among a handful of Western contenders actively exploring the possibility of acquiring Jones”.
Jones's appeal is evident. Regarded as one of the best defensive specialists in the league, he was a member of the All-Defensive First Team in 2024 and finished fifth in the Defensive Player of the Year voting. In 2022, he had already made the All-Rookie Second Team.
His impact on defense would make him an immediate reinforcement for either of the two Californian teams, who aim to regain ground heading into the playoffs.
What could each franchise offer the Pelicans?
In San Francisco, the Pelicans would target young prospects like Jonathan Kuminga or Moses Moody, pieces that would fit in a potential exchange for Jones.
For the Lakers, their assets are more limited. New Orleans would need to show interest in Rui Hachimura or in a package centered around Dalton Knecht, since the Los Angeles franchise does not have many pieces of comparable value.
At 27 years old, Jones has maintained solid stats over his five seasons in the NBA: 1.6 steals per game, 36.5% from three-point range, 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds. This season, he is posting similar numbers: 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 36.2% from beyond the arc.
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