Tag: Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka Says He & Jeanie Buss Will Lead Lakers Through Organizational Changes

With the Los Angeles Lakers now officially being owned by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, many are anticipating changes to be implemented within the organization and front office. The Dodgers have become the best organization in baseball since Walter…

Rob Pelinka Details Conversation With Mark Walter On Modeling Lakers After Dodgers

Mark Walter is now the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. That means the Lakers and L.A. Dodgers are under the same branch, despite how different each team's front office and success currently look. General manager Rob Pelinka and…

Rob Pelinka: Lakers Were ‘Aggressive’ At Trade Deadline But Prefer Optionality Going Into Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers made one move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, sending Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for sharpshooter Luke Kennard. It was clear from the rumors circulating -- as…

Lakers Rumors: Looking To Make ‘Big Splash’ This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to swing a deal prior to the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Luke Kennard, one of the best 3-point shooters in league history, from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032…

Why It May Be Quiet Trade Deadline For Lakers

The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, which means the Los Angeles Lakers are running out of time if they want to upgrade their roster to get into championship contention. The Lakers have had a solid…

Dodgers Executive Andrew Friedman Outlines His & Farhan Zaidi’s Role In Helping Lakers

When the Los Angeles Lakers were sold to current Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, the two historic franchises came under the same umbrella of TWG Global. The Dodgers have had great success under Walter and the hope is that…

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Looking For ‘Bargain Deals’

After a hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off in recent weeks, showing they need to improve their roster at the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 if they want to compete for a championship.…

Lakers Rumors: Looking To Trade 2032 First-Round Pick For Package Of Multiple Firsts

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner and it has become clear that the Los Angeles Lakers need to make moves to upgrade their roster if they want to compete for a championship. The Lakers are known…

Lakers Rumors: Only Willing To Sacrifice Financial Flexibility At Trade Deadine For ‘Needle-Mover’

The NBA trade deadline is around a month away and the Los Angeles Lakers have some clear needs to address if they want to compete for a championship. Even though they sit at 22-11, their record has been a bit…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Impressed With Confidence & Development Of Austin Reaves

Perhaps one of general manager Rob Pelinka's best moves since taking over the reigns of the Los Angeles Lakers was securing Austin Reaves as an undrafted free agent. The Lakers signed Reaves to a two-way contract immediately following the 2021…