Rob Pelinka rumors, news

Choose a topic

Rob Pelinka news, rumors

  • Report: ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Will Face Heat For This Season
    • Report: ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Will Face Heat For This Season
    According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily, it’s extremely unlikely Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka will face any real heat for this season. Pelinka has a close relationship with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. He used to be Kobe Bryant‘s agent.  “The Lakers’ litany of problems internally start with […] The post Report: R...2024
  • Report: Some Within Lakers Wondered If Rob Pelinka Intentionally Sabotaged Frank Vogel
    • Report: Some Within Lakers Wondered If Rob Pelinka Intentionally Sabotaged Frank Vogel
    According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily, some within the Los Angeles Lakers wondered if vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka intentionally sabotaged head coach Frank Vogel.  The Lakers hired Vogel in 2019. According to Irwin, Pelinka wanted to hire Jason Kidd.  “Unfortunately for Pelinka, who sources say, preferred Kidd, Vogel won […] The post Re...2024
  • D'Angelo Russell is saving the Lakers from a risky dice roll
    • D'Angelo Russell is saving the Lakers from a risky dice roll
    Russell's recent uptick in production may cause Rob Pelinka to think twice about a Trae Young trade....2024
  • Report: Some Lakers Players Plan To Speak To Rob Pelinka About Darvin Ham’s Future After Season
    • Report: Some Lakers Players Plan To Speak To Rob Pelinka About Darvin Ham’s Future After Season
    According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily, some Los Angeles Lakers players plan to speak to general manager Rob Pelinka about coach Darvin Ham‘s future after the season ends.  Ham won’t be fired this season since there are only 20 games left. However, if the Lakers don’t make the 2024 playoffs, Ham’s job […] The post Report: Some Lakers Players Plan ...2024
  • Lakers Asked If Joel Embiid Was Available When 76ers Called About LeBron James Trade
    • Lakers Asked If Joel Embiid Was Available When 76ers Called About LeBron James Trade
    According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers asked if Joel Embiid was available when the Philadelphia 76ers called them about a LeBron James trade.  Sixers president Daryl Morey called Lakers exec Rob Pelinka to probe on a LeBron trade and was immediately told that The King wasn’t available. Pelinka […] The post Lakers Asked If Joel Embiid W...2024
  • Lakers Bluntly Rejected 76ers’ Trade Overture for LeBron James, per Report
    • Lakers Bluntly Rejected 76ers’ Trade Overture for LeBron James, per Report
    Los Angeles general manager Rob Pelinka reportedly had a bold response....2024

Advertisement

Share it ! 😉

Rob Pelinka injury and suspension

  • • Lakers’ Ham: “Aligned” With Owner, GM
    Amid a report of a “deepening disconnect” between Darvin Ham and Lakers players due to Ham’s erratic lineups, which have partially been a result of injuries, the team’s head coach says he’s “solid” in his job security and is “aligned” with owner Jeanie Buss and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, […]...2024
    See more articles Darvin Ham
  • • Lakers Provide Health Updates on LeBron and AD
    Los Angeles Lakers and NBA fans seem to have a never-ending concern about the health of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. General Manager Rob Pelinka recently provided an update about the health of it’s two superstars. “We feel good about the offseason and the treatment that AD and LeBron are getting,” Pelinka said at halftime […] The post Lakers Provide Health Updates on LeB...2023
  • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka recounts visiting Kobe Bryant crash site with Vanessa Bryant
    • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka recounts visiting Kobe Bryant crash site with Vanessa Bryant
    Pelinka, who is also Bryant's former agent, sought peace following the loss of his dear friend...2022
    See more articles Kobe Bryant injury update
  • • Lakers sign center Damian Jones to 10-day contract
    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Damian Jones to a 10-day contract, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka announced today. Per the OC Register, “he’s expected shore up the big man depth that has been frustratingly thin since Anthony Davis has been out with injury.” Jones has played in 118 … Continue reading "Lakers sign center Dami...2021
    Click for news about Damian Jones
  • • Lakers reportedly have interest in signing Dion Waiters
    Looking to add a guard, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have interest in possibly signing Dion Waiters. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday that the Lakers have plans to talk with Waiters. Waiters, 28, played in only three games for the Miami Heat this season and was suspended multiple times. He was sent to Memphis as part of the trade that brought Andre Iguodala to Miami. Waiters was w...2020
  • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Kobe: “I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter”
    • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Kobe: “I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter”
    Rob Pelinka was, for many years, Kobe Bryant’s agent and confidant. Then, he came in (initially with Magic Johnson) to take over running the Lakers for Jeanie Buss. He was as close as anyone to Kobe, outside the star’s immediate family. Kobe’s death, along with Bryant’s daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash...2020
  • • Do the Lakers need to add another piece before NBA trade deadline?
    The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at 36-9 heading into Saturday’s big matchup against the Sixers in Philadelphia. After starting the season with a 24-3 mark, LeBron James and Co. have fallen back to earth a bit recently. The squad is just 12-6 in its last 18 outings. Having seen both James and Anthony Davis deal with injuries this season, there’s a sense that the Lakers are a tad vulnerable. ...2020
  • • Report: Lonzo Ball passed on 'unauthorized' surgery after Lakers' threat to void contract
    Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball nearly underwent an "unauthorized" procedure on his left ankle procedure before the organization threatened to void his rookie contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The drama occurred in late February with Ball travelling to Ohio to undergo the surgery before the Lakers brass talked him out of it. Owner Jeanie Buss sent a plane to Ohio to pick up Ball and ...2019
    See more Lonzo Ball
  • • Luke Walton on shutting LeBron down: 'Have a healthy summer'
    LeBron James‘ first season in Lakers purple and gold did not go to plan as he will miss the postseason for the first time in 2005. Earlier this week, the team announced James would be shut down for the rest of the year. “After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season,” the team said in a statement released by pr...2019
    Check it out Luke Walton injuries
  • • Lakers management facing intense pressure to fix a troubled team
    The Lakers’ path to a sixth straight non-playoff season began with a string of questionable free-agent signings after they landed LeBron James, writes Marc Stein of the New York Times. In a look at what went wrong in L.A. this season, Stein notes that team president Magic Johnson and GM Rob Pelinka surrounded James with JaVale McGee, Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Mich...2019
    Click for news about LeBron James injury update

Timeline

  • 2024
    "Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka didn’t make any trades ahead of the deadline, but his recent inactivity on doesn’t mean there couldn’t be a trade in the relatively near future."

  • 2023
    "Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says he did 'check in' with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on deadline moves"

  • 2022
    "The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Darvin Ham to a multi-year contract as head coach, it was announced today by Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka."

  • 2021
    "Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka then went out and rebuilt the roster to fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis."

  • 2020
    "Rob Pelinka said the legacies of his "best friend" Kobe Bryant and "sweet goddaughter" Gianna "will live on -- and gain even more power and influence."

  • 2019
    "Rumors of organizational infighting, especially between Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka , was believed to be the primary impetus to Johnson’s surprising departure."

  • 2018
    "A couple of months ago, Magic Johnson had a conversation with his GM, Rob Pelinka, suggesting that it'd be great for the Lakers to get so"

  • 2017
    "The Los Angeles Lakers have named Rob Pelinka as General Manager."

  • 2016
    "His agent, Rob Pelinka, declined to comment."

  • 2015
    "An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team "

  • 2014
    "He hired a sports agent—Rob Pelinka—who also happened to represent a superstar named Kobe Bryant."

Advertisement

Rob Pelinka trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • Lakers GM had snarky response to 76ers about LeBron James trade
    • Lakers GM had snarky response to 76ers about LeBron James trade
    76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey reportedly called Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka several days before the Feb. 8 trade deadline to see if James was available. Pelinka went a bit further than a simple “no.”...2024
    See more articles LeBron James contract
  • Warriors Tried To Trade For LeBron James At Deadline
    • Warriors Tried To Trade For LeBron James At Deadline
    The Golden State Warriors only ended up making one small deal at the trade deadline. But the Warriors tried to make a mega deal ahead of the deadline. Golden State made a run at trading for LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. Warriors forward Draymond Green made the initial push to the team's ownership and management, before also consulting Rich Paul, who represents both Green and James. Golde...2024
  • • Lakers Targeting Three All-Stars for Blockbuster Trade in Offseason
    Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka didn’t make any trades ahead of the deadline, but his recent inactivity on doesn’t mean there couldn’t be a trade in the relatively near future. In fact, there’s still potential for something major to go down in the offseason, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “The Lakers plan to use […] The post Lakers Targeting Three Al...2024
    See more articles Jovan Buha trade rumors
  • Plaschke: By staying pat at trade deadline, Lakers win and LeBron James loses
    • Plaschke: By staying pat at trade deadline, Lakers win and LeBron James loses
    Rob Pelinka smartly refused to trade an important first-round draft pick and Austin Reaves for the marginal improvement that would have been Dejounte Murray....2024
    Check it out LeBron James salary
  • Spencer Dinwiddie To Sign With Lakers
    • Spencer Dinwiddie To Sign With Lakers
    Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles for the remainder of the season. Dinwiddie should clear waivers later in the day on Saturday. The veteran guard was spotted sitting with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka at the team's game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Lakers stood pat at the trade deadline but have made a big addition with Dinwiddie in the fold for their playoff ru...2024
  • Spencer Dinwiddie May Be Choosing Between Lakers And Mavericks
    • Spencer Dinwiddie May Be Choosing Between Lakers And Mavericks
    Spencer Dinwiddie is one of the best players that was cut loose after all the trade deadline maneuvering. Dinwiddie was waived by the Toronto Raptors after being acquired from the Brooklyn Nets. The free agent guard is now believed to be choosing between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks for his next team. Both teams have pursued Dinwiddie after his waiver from Toronto. Dinwiddie was spo...2024
  • • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says team didn’t trade at deadline because the ‘right move’ wasn’t there
    By the time the transfer market closed, it seemed the purple and gold organization were more concerned about honoring late legend Kobe Bryant with his new statue, than dealing with trades before the deadline. The Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manger Rob Pelinka explained the squad’s inactivity.  “You can’t buy a house […] The post Lakers GM Rob ...2024
    Click for news about Kobe Bryant contract
  • Lakers GM: 'Right move' not there at deadline
    • Lakers GM: 'Right move' not there at deadline
    Thursday's trade deadline passed without the Lakers making any moves. "We spend a lot of time looking for ways to use assets to make our team better," president and GM Rob Pelinka said. "But the right move wasn't there."...2024
  • • Why the Lakers Didn’t Make Any Trade Deadline Moves
    Despite some heavy hints from LeBron James, the Lakers didn’t make a SINGLE trade move before the deadline. Let’s explore why. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has been fairly active over the last few transaction periods, but this deadline appears to be different. Multiple NBA insiders have reported that the Lakers’ lack of action is […] The post Why the Lakers Didn’...2024
    See more articles LeBron James salary
  • LeBron diplomatic about Lakers at trade deadline: ‘Love who we have in locker room’
    • LeBron diplomatic about Lakers at trade deadline: ‘Love who we have in locker room’
    The Los Angeles Lakers have won three straight and hey, who knows, maybe they can still go places as currently constructed. That may be their reality. Trying to win with the hand they have right now. While general manager Rob Pelinka is trying to make deals, the possibility exists that he may not pull one […] The post LeBron diplomatic about Lakers at trade deadline: ‘Love who we have ...2024

Rob Pelinka stats and results

  • • Spencer Dinwiddie To Sign With Lakers
    2024
  • Why there are LeBron James trade rumors now, explained
    • Why there are LeBron James trade rumors now, explained
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Speculation and reporting about a potential LeBron James trade — something would have seemed unthinkable a few months ago — is fully underway. Here’s how we got here. At the time of this story publishing, Lakers star LeBron James is currently the No. 1 trending player in Fanspo’s trade machine. On normal occasions that would seem insane — and it still kin...2024
  • • Lakers Notes: Davis, LeBron, Russell, Hachimura, Reddish
    After getting off to a 19-21 start last season, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was able to remake the team before the trade deadline. He’ll face the same challenge this year as L.A. has an identical record following Saturday’s loss at Utah. The difference, as Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times points out, is […]...2024
  • • Lakers’ Ham: “Aligned” With Owner, GM
    2024
  • • Rob Pelinka Addresses AD and LeBron’s Future in LA
    Since the Lakers were swept by the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, there have been questions raised around what the team will look like next season, particularly if Anthony Davis and LeBron will remain. LeBron and Davis have been together at the Lakers for four seasons, three of those resulting in playoff appearances and […] The post Rob Pelinka Addresses AD and LeBron’s Futu...2023
    Visit the page Western Conference scores
  • • Jeff Van Gundy: Rob Pelinka deserves lots of credit for saving the Lakers’ season
    Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has turned heads around the NBA as a result of his blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade in February....2023
    Continue with Van Gundy
  • • Lakers sign Malik Monk
    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Malik Monk, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Monk appeared in 42 games for the Hornets last season, averaging a career-high 11.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 20.9 minutes, while shooting a career-best 40.1 percent (85-212 3FG) … Continue reading "Lakers sign Malik Monk"...2021
    Read about Malik Monk scores
  • • Lakers re-sign Talen Horton-Tucker
    The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed guard Talen Horton-Tucker, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. In 65 games (four starts) last season, Horton-Tucker averaged 9.0 points (.458 FG%), 2.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 20.1 minutes per game. Horton-Tucker scored in double figures 27 … Continue reading "Lakers re-sign Ta...2021
    See more articles Horton Tucker stats
  • • Lakers sign forward Trevor Ariza
    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Trevor Ariza, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Entering his 18th NBA season, Ariza owns career averages of 10.5 points (.352 3P%), 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals through 1,094 games (758 starts) with New York, Orlando, Houston, … Continue reading "Lakers sign forward Trevor ...2021
    See more Trevor Ariza
  • • Lakers re-sign Markieff Morris
    The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed forward Markieff Morris, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per multiple reports, Morris’ contract is a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. Morris played in 14 games (one start) for the Lakers last season, averaging 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds … Continue reading "Lakers re-s...2020
    Read about Markieff Morris

Rob Pelinka parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Why there are LeBron James trade rumors now, explained
    2024
    Continue with LeBron James
  • • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reveals big plan for last 2 remaining roster spots
    We are now just days away before NBA training camps officially begins. For their part, the Los Angeles Lakers still have two open roster spots at the moment, and they already have a plan in the works. Rob Pelinka addressed the media in a press conference on Thursday and he revealed what the Lakers intend […] The post Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reveals big plan for last 2 remaining roster spots ap...2021
    Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
  • • Scott Boras honors one of Kobe Bryant's final wishes by hiring Alexis Altobelli for internship
    Kobe reached out to Rob Pelinka to help a family friend...2020
    Check it out Kobe Bryant
  • • Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Kobe: “I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter”
    2020
    Click for news about Kobe Bryant
  • • Report: Lonzo Ball passed on 'unauthorized' surgery after Lakers' threat to void contract
    2019
    Read about Lonzo Ball
  • • Kobe Bryant believes the Lakers are ‘going to surprise a lot of people’
    The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled out of the gate with a season-opening loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. But Kobe Bryant believes it would be a mistake to underestimate the LeBron James-led squad. The Lakers icon argues that the way in which the Lakers front office constructed the roster around James is a recipe for success, especially as it relates to countering a formidable Go...2018
    See also Kobe Bryant
  • 3x1: Flexibilidad, Draft y Triples en Canje con Cleveland
    • 3x1: Flexibilidad, Draft y Triples en Canje con Cleveland
    Magic Johnson y Rob Pelinka lograron sus objetivos....2018
    Visit the page Magic Johnson
  • • Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson tweet support for Luke Walton
    Lakers majority owner Jeanie Buss and team president Magic Johnson offered public support to coach Luke Walton today for the first time since last week’s disparaging comments from LaVar Ball, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.Buss went first, tweeting a photo of herself with GM Rob Pelinka and Walton, accompanied by the hashtag #InLukeWeTrust. Johnson followed with a pair of tweets: L.A. has won four ...2018
    Read about Jeanie Buss
  • • Con Caldwell-Pope, la paciencia pagó dividendos
    Rob Pelinka y Magic Johnson actuaron en el momento justo....2017
    Check it out Caldwell Pope
  • • Stuck in Standoff over Chris Bosh's Future, NBA to Create New Medical Panels
    2016
    See more Chris Bosh

Top Rob Pelinka news

  • • An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team
    2015
    See more articles Los Angeles Lakers
  • • Jerry Colangelo Discusses Kobe Bryant, 2016 Olympic Team Selection and More
    2015
    Check it out Jerry Colangelo
  • • Lakers Name Rob Pelinka General Manager
    2017
    Check it out Los Angeles Lakers
  • Magic and Pelinka’s Move Towards the Future
    • Magic and Pelinka’s Move Towards the Future
    2018
    See also Magic Johnson
  • • Pelinka: Bryant legacies to endure, grow in power
    2020
    See also Kobe Bryant
  • • Rob Pelinka Discusses Maintaining Hope, Kobe, and Nelson Mandela
    Rob Pelinka weighs in on the state of the team during the COVID-19 hiatus....2020
  • • Haters are 100% wrong about ‘old’ LeBron-led Lakers after Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony additions
    The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of an eventful offseason after a disappointing postseason run. They lost to the Phoenix Suns in the opening round after leading the series, 2-1. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka then went out and rebuilt the roster to fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The most notable […] The post Haters are 100% wrong about ‘old’ LeBron-led Lak...2021
  • • Russell Westbrook gets ultimate praise from Rob Pelinka after blockbuster trade to Lakers
    Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka firmly believes the Purple and Gold got a rare kind of a player in superstar guard Russell Westbrook. While a lot has been said about Westbrook’s impact on winning (or lack thereof) and his thing for triple-doubles, Pelinka has nothing but high praises for the 32-year-old. In fact in […] The post Russell Westbrook gets ultimate praise from Rob Pelinka ...2021

Basketball Fame Ranking

  • 1. LeBron James

  • 2. Los Angeles Lakers

  • 3. Cody Rhodes

  • . . .

  • 1636. Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka schedule, game

  • • Report: Some Lakers Players Plan To Speak To Rob Pelinka About Darvin Ham’s Future After Season
    2024
    See more articles Darvin Ham
  • • Spencer Dinwiddie To Sign With Lakers
    2024
  • • Why there are LeBron James trade rumors now, explained
    2024
    Visit the page LeBron James
  • Lakers trade deadline strategy: The four paths Rob Pelinka could take ahead of playoff push
    • Lakers trade deadline strategy: The four paths Rob Pelinka could take ahead of playoff push
    Los Angeles could go in several directions leading up to the Feb. 8 deadline...2024
  • Darvin Ham Assured By Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Job Not In Jeopardy
    • Darvin Ham Assured By Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Job Not In Jeopardy
    Darvin Ham has been informed by Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka that his job as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is not in jeopardy, sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The Lakers have lost 11 of its last 16 games. "I speak to Rob every day and we're always discussing ways to improve our team and what we can do better as a coaching staff," Ham told B/R after falling to 19-20 on the seaso...2024
    See more articles Darvin Ham
  • • Lakers’ Ham: “Aligned” With Owner, GM
    2024
    Click for news about Darvin Ham
  • • Magic Johnson: Pelinka Did Better Than Any GM This Offseason
    Magic Johnson has high praise for Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, called Pelinka “the No. 1 GM in the NBA this offseason,” he told Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times in a wide-ranging interview. Johnson was impressed with Pelinka’s trade-deadline acquisitions, which propelled the Lakers into the playoffs and all the way to the conference […]...2023
    Check it out Magic Johnson
  • • Rob Pelinka Addresses AD and LeBron’s Future in LA
    2023
  • • Lakers Notes: Roster Shakeup, Westbrook, Irving, Buyout Market
    The Lakers are still hoping to climb out of 13th place and reach the playoffs, but the recent roster overhaul was made with an eye on the future, writes Jovan Buha of The Athletic. In a conference call with media members on Saturday, general manager Rob Pelinka said the front office focused on adding shooting, […]...2023
    See more Jovan Buha
  • • RUMOR: 1 candidate speculated to be replacement for Lakers’ Rob Pelinka
    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, […] The post RUMOR: 1 candidate speculated to be replacem...2022
    Continue with Los Angeles Lakers

Rob Pelinka rumors, scandals

  • • Why there are LeBron James trade rumors now, explained
    2024
    See also LeBron James
  • • Darvin Ham Continues To Have 'Strong Support' Of Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka
    While there was some outside speculation regarding the immediate future of Darvin Ham as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, separate reporting from Marc Stein at Substack as well as ESPN's Brian Windhorst indicate that a coaching change is in no way imminent. The Lakers have struggled since winning the In-Season Tournament in early December. "League sources say Ham continues t...2024
    Read about Darvin Ham gossip
  • • RUMOR: 1 candidate speculated to be replacement for Lakers’ Rob Pelinka
    2022
  • • RUMOR: Lakers’ stance on Rob Pelinka amid alleged rift with LeBron James
    Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was rather vocal during NBA All-Star Weekend on a host of different topics. While LeBron didn’t flat out shade the Lakers front office or threaten to take off his purple and gold jersey anytime soon, he did speak out on a host of different topics that led to speculation […] The post RUMOR: Lakers’ stance on Rob Pelinka amid alleged rift with L...2022
    See more articles LeBron James scandals
  • • 2021 NBA Draft rumors: Lakers looking to trade down from No. 22
    The Los Angles Lakers hold the No. 22 overall pick and zero second-rounders in the 2021 NBA Draft. GM Rob Pelinka may be open to trading down in order to change that. Here’s the latest buzz, via ESPN’s Jonathan Givony: “With a big group of combo/scoring guards bunched together in the early 20s through early […] The post 2021 NBA Draft rumors: Lakers looking to trade down fr...2021
    Click for news about Jonathan Givony gossip
  • • Might Lakers keep Luke Walton as head coach after Magic news?
    Magic Johnson dropped a shocking bomb on Tuesday night by announcing he was stepping down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations. Johnson announced the news to the media, saying he hadn’t even told Jeanie Buss or Rob Pelinka because he couldn’t face her and tell her the disappointing news. Johnson’s announcement comes on the final day of the regular season for the Lakers, wh...2019
    See more articles Luke Walton rumors
  • • Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
    The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped from a top-four seed on Christmas Day to completely out of the Western Conference Playoffs in a matter of less than a month. It’s obvious that the loss of LeBron James to a groin injury has played a role in this free fall. Los Angeles boasts a 3-7 record since James suffered said injury in a blowout win over the Warriors. This has led to speculation that head co...2019
    Click for news about Luke Walton rumors
  • • Lakers rumors: Free agency, Luke Walton's job security, an all-time 2017 draft class
    The Lakers’ long-awaited 2018 offseason is now underway, but after months of speculation about which top free agents the team will land this summer, president Magic Johnson and GM Rob Pelinka are working to keep expectations in check.Speaking today to reporters, including Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com, the Lakers’ top execs made it clear that they plan to be flexible when it comes to free agency. In ...2018
    Click for news about Luke Walton scandal
  • • An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team
    2015
  • • Wesley Johnson Offering Los Angeles Lakers Tantalizing Glimpse of What Could Be
    2014
    Click for news about Wesley Johnson scandals

Latest basketball headlines and breaking news

Basketball breaking news and stories

See more articles