Getty Peyton Watson during a game against the Houston Rockets in November 2025 As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers have long been tipped to be searching for wing upgrades to round out the roster. Adding a young, dependable 3-and-D option has been viewed as a clear priority for general manager Rob Pelinka, with a steady stream of names linked to Los Angeles in recent weeks. Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, Jonathan Kuminga, Miles Bridges , Andrew Wiggins , Saddiq Bey,