Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Gives JJ Redick Vote Of Confidence
JJ Redick's first season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is in the books. And the results of Rob Pelinka's risk to hire a first-year head coach that was the same age as the team's biggest superstar…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Focused On Adding To Defensive Core On Wing During Offseason
After losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, the Los Angeles Lakers head into a crucial offseason as they must find ways to add to a roster that was clearly outplayed in the playoffs. Although the Lakers boasted an…
Rob Pelinka Expresses Confidence In Lakers’ Trio Of LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers assembled one of the best "Big 3s" in the league after they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. The move gave the Lakers a star trio of LeBron James, Austin Reaves and…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Emphasizes Need To Add More Size At Center Position
The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games, ending what looked like a promising season. The Lakers entered the series as favorites, but it was clear after Game 1…
Rob Pelinka Praises Luka Doncic’s Work Ethic Since Joining Lakers
Luka Doncic has been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for almost three months now, after general manager Rob Pelinka secured a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks to land the 26-year-old Slovenian superstar. And in that time, Doncic…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Credits JJ Redick For ‘Humility & Swag’
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka took a big swing last offseason when he hired JJ Redick to be the team's head coach. Redick had no professional coaching experience and is the same age…
Rob Pelinka Reacts To Signing Extension With Lakers
While the Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, off the court, they recently signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension. Not only did Pelinka receive an extension, but he was promoted to…
Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Trusted Rob Pelinka With Hiring Of JJ Redick
The biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers last offseason was the hiring of JJ Redick as the team's new head coach. As is the case with any head coach hiring, owner Jeanie Buss had to sign off on it as…
Lakers Sign Rob Pelinka To Contract Extension
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have extended their agreement with Rob Pelinka, naming him President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. “For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob’s vision and leadership to do what’s best for the Lakers…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Wasn’t Concerned About Austin Reaves’ Fit With LeBron James & Luka Doncic
When Rob Pelinka completed a blockbuster deal for Luka Doncic, he had to try to put together a roster that made sense on the fly before the annual trade deadline. Many people suggested trading Austin Reaves as his fit with…