Herbert Jones is the name many are trying to manifest into a Los Angeles Lakers uniform right now. The hurdles to having that union come to pass were always going to be substantial, and it is becoming much harder to ignore why some are pessimistic on the fantasy becoming reality.
Dan Woike did not have a lot of belief in the Lakers' chances of landing the New Orleans Pelicans wing. The Lakers beat writer thought New Orleans 'wouldn't engage' Los Angeles at the price point that Rob Pleinka had to offer.
So, what is the perception of Jones' trade value that makes him that out of reach for the Lakers?