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Kendrick Perkins: Lakers are punishing LeBron James for Russell Westbrook trade

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins feels the Lakers' front office may be getting back at LeBron James for the Russell Westbrook trade.

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The NBA Trade Deadline Looms Large For LeBron and the Lakers

Los Angeles has won five games in a row behind the strong play of LeBron James, but the superstar has made it clear the team needs to make moves.

Sports Illustrated

The Winners and Losers From the NBA Christmas Day Games

Rivalries, Nikola Jokić’s MVP case, GMs in Rob Pelinka’s DMs and more notes from a thrilling day.

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Dylan Hernández: Anthony Davis injury shouldn't deter Lakers front office: Trade those draft picks now

As LeBron James was walking out of Crypto.com Arena's interview room on Sunday night, he turned his head and smiled.

Los Angeles Times

Anthony Davis Deserved Better Than Another Injury

The star will be sidelined for multiple weeks after a right foot injury.

Sports Illustrated

Bill Plaschke: Lakers' painful loss to Celtics proved it's actually worth adding help now

LOS ANGELES — This should have been a column about a stirring comeback, against an ancient rival, fans leaping from their seats, a season teeming with hope.

Los Angeles Times

Rob Pelinka’s most important moment as Lakers GM is now

The Lakers are showing signs of a team ready to win. Rob Pelinka has to strike.

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Lakers could’ve traded Talen Horton-Tucker for first-round draft pick

The Lakers could've used Talen Horton-Tucker to boost their trade capital last season.

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Western Conference executive says Rob Pelinka is smart for waiting

Despite the criticism Lakers GM Rob Pelinka has gotten, one rival executive has actually praised his patience on the trade market.

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How the Lakers Went From Champions to the Cellar

After Los Angeles won a championship in 2020, the front office has managed to create one of the worst rosters in the NBA.

Sports Illustrated

Bill Plaschke: 0-82? Winless Lakers seem helpless and hopeless

0-82?

Los Angeles Times

Jay Williams says Lakers should consider trading LeBron, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook

ESPN's Jay Williams says the Lakers should be considering a full rebuild after a shocking start to the season.

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The Lakers Are In Danger of Unraveling

Only three games in, Los Angeles needs to make a trade now to give LeBron & Co. a chance at contending this season.

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook now. Enough is enough

Enough bricks. Enough glares. Enough pouts. Enough is enough.

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LeBron James threw his whole team under the bus after opening loss to Warriors… but he was right

The Warriors left the Lakers open on the perimeter, and it worked.

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Lakers, GM Rob Pelinka Agree to Contract Extension, per Report

His deal will end the same year new coach Darvin Ham’s contract expires.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka agrees to four-year contract extension

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and Rob Pelinka, the team’s vice president of basketball operations and general manager, have agreed to a four-year contract extension, people who were not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka signs contract extension through 2025-26 season

Rob Pelinka is reportedly remaining put as the Lakers' executive for several more years.

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Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are carrying more weight for Lakers

The Lakers' front office may be going with more of a collaborative effort than it did in the past.

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Lakers seriously considered trading Russell Westbrook to Pacers

The Lakers held serious discussions about trading Russell Westbrook for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner, and they came close to saying yes.

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Report: Lakers Seriously Considered Trading Westbrook to Pacers

Los Angeles reportedly considered sending the star point guard and two draft picks to Indiana.

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Lakers nearly traded Russell Westbrook for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield last week, but they got cold feet

This would have changed everything for the Lakers.

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Lakers could get Buddy Hield, Myles Turner for two first-round picks

The Lakers and Pacers have talked this summer about a Russell Westbrook trade that would net L.A. Buddy Hield and Myles Turner.

Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: Anthony Davis seems to lack the heart and drive the Lakers need

LOS ANGELES — There's plenty to like about Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Russell Westbrook is still combative, and the Lakers are still torn

LOS ANGELES — It was scheduled as a day filled with opulent optimism, the Lakers supposedly beginning training camp by regaling reporters with a new coach, new focus, new energy.

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