The fact that Jones remains off the market underscores a broader challenge for the Lakers: limited trade capital. As a result, many league observers expect the Lakers to focus on smaller, "fringey" moves-acquiring role players who can stabilize the rotation without fundamentally altering the team's identity. Unless circumstances shift dramatically, such as a key player falling unexpectedly on the trade market or a rival team changing its stance, the Lakers are likely to enter the deadline content with incremental tweaks rather than a major overhaul.
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Published at: 2025-12-13 20:01:40
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