The Los Angeles Lakers could be heading for some major changes this upcoming offseason, depending on where they end up come playoff time. While head coach Frank Vogel is on the hot seat, there's speculation that GM Rob Pelinka could also be replaced.

However, Pelinka has a very strong relationship with the Lakers string pullers, such as Kurt and Linda Rambis, and Jeanie Buss. That being said, there is one person, in particular, LA could be looking to hire if they cut ties with Pelinka.

Via Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report:

There has been growing speculation about one name to replace Pelinka as Lakers general manager: Omar Wilkes, the current head of basketball operations for Paul's agency, Klutch Sports. Wilkes has been described as somewhat of a compromise between that ironclad Lakers family and Klutch's operation. His father, Jamaal Wilkes, played eight seasons with the franchise and won three championships alongside Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Jordan Wilkes, Omar's younger brother, spent six years in the Lakers' front office before joining the Hornets as a scout in 2019.

Omar Wilkes, head of basketball at Klutch Sports, was rumored to be a potential candidate for a lead Lakers executive role, but those rumors appear to be unfounded. However, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation strongly denied Wilkes' candidacy to replace Pelinka, citing his hands-on role within Klutch's collegiate recruiting efforts. To be clear, the Lakers have not contacted him for any position.

Again, at this point, it's just a possibility. Wilkes, whose father won three titles alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers, is currently in a very established role with Rich Paul's Klutch Sports. Among his clients in that head of basketball operations position are Trae Young, Anthony Edwards, and potential lottery picks Chet Holmgren of Gonzaga and Duke star Paolo Banchero.

Wilkes is clearly a basketball mind who has the resume to step into the Lakers front office and thrive. For now, it's a name that Los Angeles will be keeping tabs on if they do decide to make a decision on Rob Pelinka.