Tag: Rob Pelinka

Lakers Rumors: Rob Pelinka Talked Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Into Lighter Package For Luka Doncic

Rob Pelinka pulled off one of the biggest heists in NBA history, bringing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal was completed in absolute silence as not even the players…

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Gives Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Credit For Keeping Luka Doncic Trade Quiet

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has typically made moves in silence, and that was again the case on Saturday night when he finalized a blockbuster trade to acquire Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. Coming on the heels of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…