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After a not so amicable parting of ways last season, it seems that Los Angeles Lakers Ggeneral Manager Rob Pelinka and former Team President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson have mended fences. In a brave tell-all for Bill Plaschke’s column for the LA Times, the NBA All-Time great recently opened up about a myriad of […]

Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka gave his players a treat by allowing them to meet world-renowned magician David Blaine. The Lakers canceled today’s practice. The team came in this morning for one of Rob Pelinka’s “Genius Talks.” Today’s guest: David Blaine. After his talk, Frank Vogel brought team together and, following a nice win […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes NBA front offices should treat “superstars like partners.” This summer, Pelinka closely worked with Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis during the free agency process, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Pelinka, who says that treating “superstars like partners” is a mentality that front offices must […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made the satisfaction of his star players his biggest priority upon acquiring Anthony Davis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans and being left with a hollowed-out roster left to fill. Davis admits Pelinka was in touch, perhaps a little too in touch, comparing him to a […]

Despite Los Angeles Lakers manifesting an Anthony Davis trade to their beloved purple and gold, general manager Rob Pelinka had his share of roller-coaster moments trying to bring that dream into a reality. The Lakers executive explained how the coin almost turned on the wrong end during negotiations: “Major NBA trades live on the edge […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka insists there’s plenty of optimism regarding small forward Kyle Kuzma’s foot injury. Kuzma will miss the start of training camp as he continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg. #Lakers' Rob Pelinka on Kyle Kuzma's stress reaction in his left foot – "There's […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes superstar LeBron James is “locked in even more.” Last season, James missed the playoffs for the first time since his second year in the league. As a result, LeBron is hungry to get back to the postseason and remind everyone he’s still the best player in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed DeMarcus Cousins back in July, but after Cousins tore his ACL during an offseason workout in August, the Lakers found themselves very thin up front. To address that problem, Los Angeles decided to bring back an old friend in Dwight Howard, who spent one season with the Lakers in 2012-13 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed DeMarcus Cousins in July as a part of their offseason makeover, but just over a month after signing with the club, Cousins tore his ACL in an offseason workout, likely knocking him out for the 2019-20 campaign. Then, shortly after his injury, a video leaked on TMZ that appeared to […]

The NBA rivalry between the two Los Angeles teams has never been greater, as both the Lakers and Clippers are viewed as title contenders heading into the 2019-20 campaign, something that has never happened before. But Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka insists that the rivalry with the Clippers is not that big of a deal: […]

Rob Pelinka survived LeBron James’ first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but not without the drama that’s now become commonplace for anyone involved with the league’s glamor franchise. While most attention paid to the many conflicts swirling within the organization were related to Magic Johnson, perhaps the most headline-grabbing tidbit involving Pelinka was a […]

Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka maintain a really close relationship, but the NBA legend knows better to distance himself from the team’s affairs. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Lakers icon stressed confidence in his former agent’s capability to handle business for the purple and gold. “No, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans infamously pulled off one of the most memorable trades in recent memory earlier in the offseason. Unless you have been living under a rock for the better portion of the last few months, you know that All-Star big man Anthony Davis has officially made his way from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers know they have a season-long job to do to convince Anthony Davis to stay during free agency, and general manager Rob Pelinka started quite early, checking in with Davis and LeBron James for confirmation on free-agent signings. Davis told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols the communication between him and the general manager was […]

Rob Pelinka is trying to create a culture. The Los Angeles Lakers’ newly assembled roster is expected to contend for a championship next season. Not only do they have two All-NBA team members in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but they also have a rising star in Kyle Kuzma. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka knows […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster for next season is almost set. They already have 14 players under contract, and with one spot still available, they can add another veteran or a young prospect to the team. There are still several decent free agents available at the moment, but Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said that […]

For the majority of his 16-year career, LeBron James has been considered the most well-rounded player in basketball. He’s always been among the league’s best playmakers, became an ultra-impactful defender over the final years of his initial stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and developed into a dangerous three-point shooter off the catch and the dribble […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans last month, and on Saturday, Davis was officially introduced as a member of the Lakers. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka called it “a history-shifting day” for the franchise, also calling Davis the “most dominant young basketball player in the […]

Rob Pelinka loves telling a story. The penchant for flowery hyperbole that helped him emerge as one of the sports world’s most high-profile agents has carried over to his role as general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, but at least for now, to a more humorous effect than impactful one. The outright fabrication he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster for next season is almost set. They already have 14 players under contract and they could stick with this group or add a couple more free agents depending on who’s available. Unlike last season, the Lakers had a clear goal during free agency: land 3-point shooters and experienced veterans to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on free agency’s biggest name, costing them the chance to bring in so many helpful smaller ones. Now that the dust has settled with the Lakers’ roster mostly set and the cross-arena LA Clippers having emerged as his team’s chief competition in the Western Conference, Los Angeles general manager […]

Although Magic Johnson stepped down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations back in April, he still showed tremendous support for the team, particularly to acting PBO and general manager Rob Pelinka. Pelinka is grateful for the vote of confidence coming from Magic. He told ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk that despite what happened with […]

It’s been an uphill climb this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers, but team executive Rob Pelinka believes he pulled off a solid offseason haul for the Purple and Gold. Pelinka was hired as general manager but stepped up into the critical decision-making position following the sudden resignation of former team president Magic Johnson. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the biggest splashes in league history this offseason, swinging a trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, giving them a dynamic duo of Davis and LeBron James. The Lakers also tried to bring in Kawhi Leonard via free agency, but Leonard opted to sign with the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises not just in the NBA, but in all of sports. The team consistently competed for championships for years and holds the second-most championships of any NBA team. However, the Lakers have recently been in a rut. They have missed the playoffs six years in […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is grateful superstar big man Anthony Davis waived his $4 million trade kicker. The Lakers were able to add more depth around LeBron James and Davis with the extra cap space. Los Angeles signed DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Avery Bradley and Jared Dudley, and re-signed Rajon […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes DeMarcus Cousins can be “an X-Factor” for the team in 2019-20. Cousins signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Lakers. He’s reuniting with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo. The trio were teammates in 2017-18 on the New Orleans Pelicans. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149747243353694210 DeMarcus Cousins spent this past season […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes that they now have “the most dominant all-around young player” in the league. Pelinka is obviously not referring to LeBron James who is no longer in the young side. The second-year GM is talking about Anthony Davis. “Anthony Davis is arguably the most dominant all-around young player […]

Free agent All-Star and reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team considered as the frontrunner to sign him. According to rumors, his camp has requested that only Jeanie Buss, the team’s controlling owner, be present during the meeting. However, that seems to have changed as they […]

Over the past two seasons, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has been criticized for the questionable decisions he’s made throughout his tenure with the team. Jeanie Buss is standing behind him. Pelinka has taken several hits. From bringing in the ‘meme squad’ last season to reportedly not having enough knowledge when the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find ways to free up cap space in order to create another max slot for another superstar free agent. Up to this point, they are still trying to convince teams to take the contracts of Moe Wagner, Isaac Bonga, and Jemerio Jones. One of the teams that […]

Magic Johnson texted Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, general manager Rob Pelinka and special advisor Kurt Rambis to get the Anthony Davis trade done as soon as possible last week. While Johnson hasn’t spoken face to face with Buss or Pelinka since resigning from his post, the Hall of Famer says he’s still going […]

After months of trying to get their hands on Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers finally got him. On Saturday night, the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to send Davis to Los Angeles in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three future first round picks, including this year’s no. 4 overall pick. According […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson approves of the team’s trade for Anthony Davis. Rob Pelinka and Co. reached a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire Davis. The Lakers sent Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks — including the No.4 pick of the 2019 draft […]

LaVar Ball claims Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka drafted Svi Mykhailiuk as a favor. This was what Ball told FS1’s “Undisputed” (via SilverScreenAndRoll.com’s Anthony Irwin) on June 5. He specifically singled out Mykhailiuk, a 21-year-old Ukranian who the Lakers made the 47th overall selection of the 2018 NBA Draft. I’m just saying. There […]

LaVar Ball has always envisioned his three sons playing together with the Los Angeles Lakers. His plans were off to a good start when the purple and gold drafted Lonzo Ball back in 2017. However, when LiAngelo Ball declared for the NBA Draft last year, the Lakers invited him for workouts but never selected him, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson has come under a recent wave of criticism after ESPN’s Baxter Holmes expose on the “Lakers 2.0” culture revealed it as amongst the most repressive in recent history. Holmes went on ESPN’s Zach Lowe’s podcast, The Lowe Post, telling his colleague that front-office employees felt “powerless” working […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is reportedly “livid” that his name was mentioned in a scathing report detailing the dysfunction in the Los Angeles Lakers organization, according to ESPN’s Steven A. Smith. While Bryant is by no means involved with the disarray in the organization, an anecdote surrounding his former agent Rob Pelinka, now […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has already developed a well-storied reputation for his lack of credibility, but one instance among all can take the cake of all the offenses. According to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, Pelinka hasn’t been shy of pulling a fast one during the NBA Draft. The Lakers were expected to select […]