Getty Rob Pelinka, president and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, looks on during a press conference. The Los Angeles Lakers ’ pursuit of perimeter help has hit another obstacle as the NBA trade market continues to shift against them. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic , one of the Lakers’ more affordable targets — Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis — has seen his value spike dramatically, pushing him further out of reach for teams hoping to bargain shop ahead of the Feb. 5 trade