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5 Realistic Trade Targets For The Los Angeles Lakers In 2016-17

By Gil Alcaraz IV

Feb 10, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Orlando Magic 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Orlando Magic 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Timberwolves PG Tyus Jones

There’s been a lot of talk this offseason about the Minnesota Timberwolves parting with one of their guards. Ricky Rubio has been the center of discussion, but one guy being overlooked as a potential trade target is sophomore Tyus Jones.

Apparently, there are several teams taking a keen interest in the former first round pick, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans are two of the interested parties, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Los Angeles enter the mix as well. Jones is an intriguing young point guard, and the Lakers are going to need some youth at the position. It’s not like Calderon and Huertas are going to be around forever.

As we saw during the Summer League, Jones is capable of being a standout player in the NBA. The former Duke star earned the Las Vegas MVP designation with averages of 20.4 points, 6.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He also shot 45.1 percent from the field, giving the rest of the league reason to ponder a trade.

Russell seems like the future of this Lakers team. However, adding some young, quality depth behind him would be ideal. Trading for Jones would be a solid move if it didn’t cost too much.

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