Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal - The Pelicans are about to make a significant contract decision for Trey Murphy III, either extending him or allowing him to enter restricted free agency. Herbert Jones has a team-friendly contract, but the Pelicans may want to avoid allocating too much financial room to 3-and-D wings. According to rumors, they may relocate Herbert Jones in order to prioritize draft capital. The Pelicans may trade Rui Hachimura in the future, while the Lakers may contemplate giving up an asset for Herbert Jones.

PG: CJ MCCOLLUM / JOSE ALVARADO / JORDAN HAWKIN / DEREON SEABRON / BRANDON INGRAM

SG: BRANDON INGRAM / JORDAN HAWKINS / TREY MURPHY III / NAJI MARSHALL / MATT RYAN

SF: TREY MURPHY III / BRANDON INGRAM / MATT RYAN / NAJI MARSHALL / RUI HACHIMURA

PF: ZION WILLIAMSON / NAJI MARSHALL / TREY MURPHY III / BRANDON INGRAM / RUI HACHIMURA

C: JONAS VALANCIUNAS / LARRY NANCE JR / CODY ZELLER / JEREMIAH ROBINSON-EARL / ZION WILLIAMSON / RUI HACHIMURA

Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal - The Lakers are likely to look for backcourt assistance this summer, with an emphasis on finding a great guard to relieve LeBron James' playmaking duties. An exceptional defender would also make LeBron James' life simpler, as stopping would simplify offensive and preserve energy. The Lakers require quality, and Herbert Jones is a guy that clubs have long desired to pair with LeBron James, since every contemporary team requires 3-and-D wings, regardless of their scarcity.

PG: D'ANGELO RUSSELL / SPENCER DINWIDDIE / AUSTIN REAVES / SKYLAR MAYS / LEBRON JAMES

SG: AUSTIN REAVES / MAX CHRISTIE / CAM REDDISH / SPENCER DINWIDDIE / JALEN HOOD-SCHIFINO

SF: LEBRON JAMES / CAM REDDISH / TAUREAN PRINCE / MAX CHRISTIE / HERBERT JONES

PF: TAUREAN PRINCE / CHRISTIAN WOOD / LEBRON JAMES / ANTHONY DAVIS / HERBERT JONES

C: ANTHONY DAVIS / JAXSON HAYES / CHRISTIAN WOOD / LEBRON JAMES