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The Latest Breaking News from Rob Pelinka

Report: Lakers, Nets Execs Met at NBA Combine

As both franchises enter a period of transition this summer, team executives have reportedly met at the NBA Combine.

Sports Illustrated

How Lakers’ Rob Pelinka royally screwed up their 2022 NBA draft in Anthony Davis trade with Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka got fleeced by New Orleans Pelicans executive David Griffin in this deal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Plaschke: Jeanie Buss says she isn't happy, vows 'I've got to make it better'

Jeanie Buss isn't happy.

Los Angeles Times

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Rob Pelinka safe

Pelinka is apparently going to have at least one more shot to get it right, as Buss still fully supports Kobe Bryant's former agent, who she put in place shortly after she fired her brother and Kupchak. "In terms of basketball decisions, I have ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Stephen A. Smith has a bold suggestion for LeBron James

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made an "announcement" about LeBron James and the Lakers that some fans may not like.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers are blaming LeBron, AD for their influence on personnel moves

Reportedly, the Lakers front office is blaming LeBron James and Anthony Davis for pressuring it to trade for Russell Westbrook.

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Wenyen Gabriel talks about what Lakers want him to improve on

Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel was told to work on two specific things this summer in order to become a much more valuable player.

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Report: LeBron James hasn’t discussed extension with Klutch Sports

According to a report, LeBron James is not sure if he will agree to a contract extension to stay with the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Internal discussions on LeBron James’ future have not taken place yet?

The marriage between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (33-49) is at a tenuous point. James has only one season left on his contract, and while he can sign a two-year extension in August, it's unclear whether he will. "Based on my ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Inside the Lakers coaching search: Will they learn from problems of the past?

This wasn’t the purple-and-gold style of the Lakers‘ “Showtime” excess. This jacket was two other colors — black and blacker.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Lakers' next move: Doc Rivers is right choice to replace Frank Vogel as coach

He covered up the Lakers banners. Get over it.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers’ Injuries Excuses Don’t Hold Up

Various Lakers have blamed a series of medical maladies for this season’s struggles. But the franchise has issues that run far deeper despite Frank Vogel’s firing.

Sports Illustrated

The Lakers didn’t handle Frank Vogel’s firing right

There was something about the way the Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel that was just very wrong and looked bad.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver the franchise an NBA-best 18th championship.

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers' season has been a collection of pratfalls and airballs

LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers blew a lead and lost to Golden State in the first game of this season, LeBron James was asked whether he had any advice for Russell Westbrook, who had made all of four baskets.

USA Today Sports Media Group

OKC Thunder rumors: NBA GM said he’s heard that LeBron James wants Thunder GM Sam Presti to replace Rob Pelinka

"I heard that he was trying to get Sam Presti in there to replace Rob. I don’t see that happening, but I could see him trying to get Pelinka out of there."

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: The Lakers must trade LeBron James. It sounds crazy, but it's the best path forward.

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is a giant.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Tensions High Between LeBron’s Camp, Lakers GM Pelinka

After failing to trade for Rockets guard John Wall at the trade deadline, tensions are reportedly high between Klutch Sports and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka.

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Five storylines to look for as Lakers attempt a playoff push down the stretch

LOS ANGELES — Here are five storylines for the Lakers after the All-Star break:

Sports Illustrated

Crossover: Let The LeBron To Cleveland Rumors Begin & Zion Is Incommunicado

Is LeBron not happy with Rob Pelinka? Plus, where is Zion?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Klutch Sports is not happy with Lakers’ Rob Pelinka

The relationship between Lakers VP of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and Klutch Sports reportedly is in a sour state.

Los Angeles Times

'The MVP over there is Sam Presti': Was LeBron James sending a message to Rob Pelinka?

CLEVELAND — LeBron James admitted to being mentally and physically drained at times this season before going out of his way Saturday to praise Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti.

Zenger

How The Lakers Managed To Turn A Contending Team Into A Sub-.500 Mess

Tommy Beer delves into the errors of the Lakers' ways following their championship success 1.5 years ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rob Pelinka explains why Lakers didn’t make trades at the deadline

Rob Pelinka explains why the Los Angeles Lakers didn't strike any deals before the trade deadline.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: LeBron James, Rob Pelinka will collaborate to try to improve Lakers’ roster

LeBron James will reportedly collaborate with Rob Pelinka, Lakers VP of basketball operations, ahead of the trade deadline.

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