Tag: Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka Reacts To Lakers’ Trade With Mavericks Involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis & Max Christie

What felt like a dream became reality on Sunday morning when the Los Angeles Lakers announced they have acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. To complete the trade, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers News: Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Gives Insight Into Luka Doncic Trade Conversations With Rob Pelinka

The NBA world was shook on Saturday night when news came out that the Los Angeles Lakers had completed a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. So many aspects of the trade are hard…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Rumors: Front Office Trying To Make More Trades After Luka Doncic Blockbuster

Leading up to the NBA trade deadline, there were plenty of talks about the Los Angeles Lakers making a move to improve their roster to get back into championship contention. Given their recent play, there was a legitimate argument to…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Trade Rumors: Front Office Showing ‘Little Sign’ Of Aggression & Willingness To Deal First-Round Picks

As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers are not anywhere near championship contention. Even after a December trade to bring in Dorian Finney-Smith, the franchise still needs roster improvements if they plan to compete this season. So all eyes…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Standing Pat Or Making Half-Measure Trade More Likely Than Going All-In

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, it has become clear that the Los Angeles Lakers need to make more moves if they want to compete for a championship. Rob Pelinka's recent acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith was a good one, but…

Daniel Starkand

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