The Los Angeles Lakers are being encouraged to maintain their push for a coveted 3-and-D trade target, according to a Yahoo Sports report by Eli Gregorski published on October 30, 2026. The article highlights the team's ongoing search for a player who can provide both three-point shooting and perimeter defense. An accompanying photograph from a February 19, 2026 game at Intuit Dome shows Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. fouling Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, though the report does not explicitly identify Jones as the specific trade target.
Lakers Urged to Continue Pursuit of 'Dream' 3-and-D Trade Target
