Tag: Rob Pelinka
Jesse Buss says he felt isolated from Lakers before dismissal
Jesse Buss says he’ll always root for the Lakers, but admitted his voice inside the organization had faded long before he was removed from...
Lakers begin another season waiting on LeBron James’ word
When LeBron James wrapped up his Lakers media day interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Chris McGee tossed him a simple, almost playful question.
“See you at...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, JJ Redick, Luka Donic, Austin Reaves
How and where will the NBA’s all-time leading scorer end his career? That question is starting to pick up steam.
Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report...
Lakers’ decision to extend JJ Redick’s contract makes no sense
One season, one quick playoff exit, and already the Lakers are giving JJ Redick more years on his deal.
That’s the decision GM Rob Pelinka...
Report: Lakers open to trade for player signed beyond 2026
The Lakers aren’t just kicking the tires on short-term help. They are open to a trade that brings back a player signed beyond 2026,...
Plenty of NBA execs, coaches have made way to EuroBasket
EuroBasket 2025 is not just drawing players. A number of NBA decision-makers have also been spotted overseas.
As Tas Melas of the No Dunks Podcast...
For now, Lakers content to roll with current roster
The Lakers have been in the rumor mill all summer. First it was Austin Reaves. Then it was LeBron James. When you’re the Lakers,...
Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić Told Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick ‘I Had A Taste Of The Finals, I Am Getting Back There’
NBA superstar Luka Dončić had dinner with Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick...
Lakers, Luka Doncic Announce Contract Extension: ‘Excited to Keep Working, Bring Championships to LA’
As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic are keeping their NBA partnership going.
Doncic has agreed to a three-year maximum-salary contract extension that...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James Expected To Opt In, Crucial Roster Decisions Await
With the deadline approaching, LeBron James is widely expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season,...
Thunder’s Sam Presti Named NBA Exec Of Year, Narrowly Edges Cavs’ Koby Altman, Pistons’ Trajan Langdon
Sam Presti, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s longtime architect, was named the NBA’s Executive of the Year for the 2024-25 season, the league announced Monday.
Presti,...
Lakers Focused on Future with Luka Doncic Decision Looming; JJ Redick Backed Despite Playoff Exit
Luka Doncic’s next move could shape the Lakers’ next decade -- or at least the next few years.
Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster deal at...
All Eyes Now on Luka Doncic as Lakers Plot Their Offseason
The Lakers front office is making one thing clear: Luka Doncic is not just part of the plan -- he is the plan.
Now the...
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Vows to Reload Around LeBron James, Luka Doncic After Painful Exit
Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka isn’t backing down from the vision. Despite a first-round playoff exit and questions about the roster’s fit,...
