Getty Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka during a press conference in June 2024 The Los Angeles Lakers have long been expected to pursue a 3-and-D wing upgrade ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. Multiple reports have indicated that general manager Rob Pelinka has been canvassing the market for a young, dependable wing who can slot cleanly alongside the team’s core. A wide range of names have circulated in recent weeks, including Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, Jonathan Kuminga , Miles Bridges