The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a wing who can provide reliable value along the defensive perimeter. More specifically, the Lakers need a forward who can pick players up at the point of attack and create resistance against scorers and playmakers at multiple positions.
Thankfully, a player who previously thrived alongside Luka Doncic could soon become available if their team continues to falter: Derrick Jones Jr..
Doncic and Jones were teammates during a thrilling 2023-24 campaign with the Dallas Mavericks. Jones started all 22 postseason games during the Mavericks' run to the 2024 NBA Finals, as well 66 of his 76 appearances during the regular season.