Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Credits Luka Doncic’s Team For Their Work & Dedication
In this day and age, it is extremely important for a franchise to be on the same page as their superstar player. While they may not run every single decision by them, teams make sure to keep their franchise player…
Rob Pelinka Built Lakers Roster To Maintain ‘Optionality’
Now that Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office have officially signed superstar Luka Doncic to a contract extension, the question now is what moves they will make to build a legit title contender around him. The front…
Rob Pelinka: Luka Doncic Extension Is Monumental Moment In Lakers History
Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers held a press conference on Saturday morning to announce Luka Doncic's new contract extension. The superstar inked a three-year, $165 million deal with a player option in the final season to remain with…
Rob Pelinka Discusses Lakers’ Offseason Moves, If Roster Is Complete
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the offseason with clear needs, and Rob Pelinka addressed them by bringing in Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. He got some help from Luka Doncic, who recruited both Ayton and Smart after…
Rob Pelinka Respecting LeBron James’ Decision But Believes Retiring With Lakers Would Be ‘Great’
This offseason has been a strange one for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as despite picking up his player option for the 2025-26 season, his future with the organization remained uncertain. James has a full no-trade clause and…
Rob Pelinka Expects Marcus Smart To Be ‘Key Leadership Voice’ For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made any resources this offseason, but they still managed to sign impact players like Marcus Smart in free agency. Smart was bought out by the Washington Wizards, clearing the way for him to…
Lakers Rumors: Improving Point Of Attack Defense Remains Priority
The Los Angeles Lakers came into this offseason with a couple of priorities in improving the roster. Chief among them was finding a big man and the team accomplished that goal by signing Deandre Ayton in free agency. But another…
Lakers Video: LeBron James Daps Up Teammates & Staff Members At Las Vegas Summer League
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have had a mutually beneficial partnership since the superstar chose to come in 2018, but this offseason it appears things are coming to an end sooner than later. James made a loud statement…
Rob Pelinka Describes Jake LaRavia As ‘High IQ Two-Way Player’ That Fits Lakers’ System
Jake LaRavia is one of two new faces to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as general manager Rob Pelinka looks to build a better roster around Luka Doncic. LaRavia was the Lakers' first call at the start of free agency…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes Deandre Ayton Is ‘Starting-Caliber Center’
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has been open about the franchise's desire to add a big man after the team was dominated in the paint by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff…