Tag: Rob Pelinka

Lakers Rumors: Desire To Acquire Speed & Athleticism Over A Center

The Los Angeles Lakers had very clear needs throughout the entire last offseason and when the 2024-25 season began. They needed another big man that could both play with Anthony Davis and back him up, and they needed more wing…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: Nets’ Sean Marks Commends Rob Pelinka For Getting Dorian Finney-Smith Trade Done

After two years of inactivity, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka faced mountains of scrutiny due to not improving the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Pelinka finally ended the drought by trading for Brooklyn Nets forward…

Matthew Valento

NBA Trade Rumors: Why Nets Preferred Lakers’ Offer For Dorian Finney-Smith Over Grizzlies’

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office pulled off a big trade over the weekend, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. Before the Lakers swooped…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Plan Is To See How New Acquisitions Fit Before Making More Trades

The Los Angeles Lakers made the move to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. While not a blockbuster deal, it gives the Lakers role players who should fit well next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Releases Statement On Trade Of D’Angelo Russell For Dorian Finney-Smith

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has been patiently waiting for a trade to improve the team for over a year now and finally struck on Sunday, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three future second round draft picks…

Daniel Starkand

JJ Redick Believes Lakers Can Compete As Currently Constructed If Healthy

Similar to last season, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten good health from their superstar duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, but have seen many role players be in and out of the lineup due to injury. Head coach…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Willing To Trade First-Round Picks For Short & Long-Term Pieces

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive victory on the road on Christmas Day, taking down the Golden State Warriors despite losing Anthony Davis in the first quarter to injury. The win showed some of the potential that exists…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Trade Rumors: Still Being Linked To Jonas Valanciunas, Robert Williams III & Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to scour the trade market in hopes of finding pieces that can help this team inch closer towards being a true contender. A center has been a known target for Rob Pelinka and the front…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine & Brandon Ingram Not Likely Options

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office know that some moves need to be made in order for this team to be a championship contender. If the Lakers want to take a big swing there are some names…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Expected To Be ‘Active Buyers’ Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Dec. 15 was the date in which players who signed contracts this past offseason are now eligible to be traded, meaning the unofficial start to NBA trade season is kicking off. Of course many eyes will be on Rob Pelinka…

Corey Hansford