Tag: Rob Pelinka

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…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Video: Pau Gasol Visits With Rob Pelinka At Practice

Getting an actual practice in at this stage of the season is a bit of a rarity. But with two days off between home games head coach JJ Redick was able to get a needed practice in for the Los…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Impressed’ By Front Office Attempting To Address Center Position Quickly

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for superstar guard Luka Doncic, there was an obvious massive hole at the center position. The Lakers were already thin up front, but dealing away Anthony Davis to bring in Doncic left Jaxson Hayes…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Involved Jeanie Buss Immediately in Luka Doncic Trade Discussions

Arguably the craziest part of the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks was the fact that they were able to keep the talks a secret. In an era in which basically everything gets leaked, Rob Pelinka…

Corey Hansford

Rob Pelinka Believes Mark Williams Is ‘Perfect’ Fit With Lakers

Following the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers had a major hole at center. Rob Pelinka openly discussed that need, but noted that the market for bigs had been pretty dry leading many to wonder whether the Lakers…

Corey Hansford

Rob Pelinka: Lakers Need Center But Market At Trade Deadline Has Been ‘Very Dry’

Rob Pelinka made a somewhat rare public appearance to speak at the introductory press conference for new Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Much of the presser was dedicated to talking about Doncic, the shocking circumstances around the trade and…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers Trade Rumors: Interest In Centers Like Steven Adams & Robert Williams

The Los Angeles Lakers already had a need at center and it is even more pressing now with the team trading away Anthony Davis in the blockbuster deal that landed them Luka Doncic. Many are expecting Rob Pelinka and the…

Corey Hansford

Rob Pelinka Updates Plan For Luka Doncic To Make Lakers Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, ushering in a new era for the team that is meant to keep the franchise in contention for years to come. Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka…

Ron Gutterman

How To Watch Luka Doncic’s Lakers Introductory Press Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to introduce new superstar Luke Doncic in a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Facility on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. PT. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will also be present and available…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Rumors: Franchise Appreciative Of Professionalism From LeBron James & Rich Paul

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world when news came down that a blockbuster trade had been agreed upon sending Luka Doncic to L.A. with Anthony Davis heading to Dallas. What was equally as surprising as…

Corey Hansford