Tag: Rob Pelinka

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…

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: 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…

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…