The Los Angeles Lakers are linked to a number of players ahead of the deadline, but new trade rumors hint at major difficulties with any move.

The trade deadline is now officially less than a month away and the Los Angeles Lakers once again are in need of moves to upgrade their roster. One name in particular they have been linked to is New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones,

Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors heat up as the deadline nears, with three top targets emerging to fix roster issues.

The Los Angeles Lakers are out of the race on many top trade targets, and could face competition with a new player mentioned in trade rumors.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few contenders in the NBA that desperately need to upgrade their roster. As the trade deadline approaches, mock trades and rumors to players are circulating. And the Lakers are at the center of it all.

There have not been any major moves so far this NBA trade season, but fans are already firing off trade concepts.