Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Feels Luka Doncic Getting More Comfortable In L.A.
The future trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers organization completely changed last February when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. A true superstar at the age of 26 usually doesn't become available very often in the NBA, but…
Rob Pelinka Encouraged By Lakers’ Depth So Far This Season
Some felt the Los Angeles Lakers needed to make big moves in the offseason in order to become a true contender this year. However, Rob Pelinka and the front office didn't do so, instead opting to bring in some role…
Lakers News: Jesse Buss Hasn’t Spoken To Jeanie Buss Or Rob Pelinka In Five Months
The Los Angeles Lakers have not played a game since Tuesday and won't play one again until Sunday. But that certainly hasn't stopped them from being atop the NBA news cycle. On Thursday, it was announced that the Lakers were…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Has Been Consulting With Dodgers Executive Andrew Friedman
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have long been linked as the two most popular franchises in Southern California. Lakers legend Magic Johnson becoming a minority owner of the Dodgers only strengthened that bond and now the two franchises are…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Praises Luka Doncic’s Leadership & Personality
As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, teams are beginning to report to training camp. The unofficial start to the Los Angeles Lakers' season came on Thursday when general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick held a press conference…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Impressed With Deandre Ayton In Offseason Workouts
As the 2025-26 season fastly approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are excited to see their new additions take the floor. At the top of the list is Deandre Ayton, a center who has averaged a double-double every year of his…
Rob Pelinka Doesn’t Expect Big Changes To Lakers Organization With Mark Walter In Charge
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers from Jeanie and the Buss family to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is expected to be ratified by the NBA Board of Governors in the next few months, which will make Walter…
JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka Discuss Pressure For Lakers To Win Championship
The Los Angeles Lakers are always aiming high, but that is especially the case going into this season. After acquiring Luka Doncic to pair with LeBron James and then building out the roster with quality role players, the Lakers have…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Emphasizes ‘Optionality’ In Regard To Potential Roster Moves
Los Angeles Lakers training camp and preseason starts next week, meaning the 2025-26 season is quickly approaching. The Lakers, for the first time in years, have more clarity on their roster and future with Luka Doncic in tow. Doncic is…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Not Willing To Discuss Contract Extension Talks With Rui Hachimura
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 season with what is effectively a one-year roster. General manager Rob Pelinka kept future flexibility in mind when building out the team, as only four of their 14 players have a guaranteed contract…
