Lakers target Derrick Jones Jr. as trade option after missed Kuminga signing

The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Derrick Jones Jr. of the Los Angeles Clippers as a potential trade option after failing to secure Jonathan Kuminga this summer. With Quentin Grimes as the starting small forward and options like Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams providing depth, the Lakers are looking for a more established player. The Clippers, facing franchise penalties, are open to trading Jones, who has a year left on his contract. His past success alongside Luka Doncic could bolster the Lakers' roster. As the team navigates the trade, they aim to clear room for Jones' salary while attempting to finalize the deal.

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