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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.

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

0-82?

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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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Los Angeles Times

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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Rob Pelinka: Draft picks must bring talent that makes L.A. a contender

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka talked about what it would take for them to give up its future draft picks in a Russell Westbrook trade.

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The Lakers Have a Russell Westbrook-Sized Elephant in the Room

Los Angeles still doesn’t have a clear answer about the point guard’s future.

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Rob Pelinka: Kendrick Nunn has been fully cleared to start camp

According to the Lakers' general manager, Kendrick Nunn is apparently good to go as the team starts training camp.

The Independent UK

Kobe Bryant: What was at stake in Vanessa Bryant’s crash photo trial

Vanessa Bryant and fellow plaintiff Christopher Chester suing Los Angeles County for emotional distress

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LeBron James, Rob Pelinka meet to discuss contract extension

Dave McMenamin: LeBron James and his representative Rich Paul of Klutch Sports met with Lakers VP of basketball ops and GM Rob Pelinka on Thursday regarding James' eligible contract extension. Paul told ESPN the discussion was "productive" and both ...

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Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka: Lakers are ‘not done’ improving roster

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka still seem committed to trying to make more moves this offseason.

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka praises offseason work Anthony Davis is doing

Lakers executive Rob Pelinka had some very complimentary things to say about Anthony Davis' offseason regimen so far this summer.

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Lakers, Nets GMs talked at Summer League with Kyrie Irving present

Rob Pelinka and Sean Marks were chatting at the NBA Summer League on Saturday, and Kyrie Irving just happened to be in the house as well.

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