​INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 09: Derrick Jones Jr. #55 of the LA Clippers during play against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Intuit Dome on April 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers fouls Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets on a three-point attempt with .09 left in the game at Intuit Dome on February 19, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images) GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the LA Clippers during warm up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome on October 24, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) GettyThe Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make one more trade before the 2026 NBA offseason ends to round out their starting lineup, and while Jonathan Kuminga remains the top rumored name, another athletic forward could be available in a deal.According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in trading Derrick Jones Jr., and he’s been one name consistently linked to a cross-town move to the Lakers over the summer.The Lakers would likely only pivot to Jones if they can’t make a sign-and-trade for Kuminga, and with any talks of adding the former NBA champion still reportedly stalled, the franchise could instead go after the Clippers’ forward to pair with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler as a solid option in the starting lineup.Derrick Jones Jr. Is A Viable Lakers Trade TargetGettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers fouls Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets on a three-point attempt with .09 left in the game at Intuit Dome on February 19, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)Reporting on his Clutch Scoops Show, Siegel detailed how the Clippers are interested in trading Jones as he enters the final season of his three-year, $30 million contract.“They have a roster crunch at this point,” Siegel said. “They’re going to be looking to dump some salary between now and training camp and start of the season…We know that Derrick Jones Jr. is available in trade talks there for the Clippers.”While only set to make $10 million next season, Jones could be more valu