The Latest Breaking News from Rob Pelinka

Dylan Hernandez: Now that the Lakers have a coach, it's time to trade Russell Westbrook and more

LOS ANGELES — This fixed what exactly?

Los Angeles Times · May 28, 2022

LeBron James, Lakers’ front office split on next coach?

And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka had meeting with Nets GM at NBA Combine

At the NBA Combine, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka had a meeting with Sean Marks, his Nets counterpart.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022

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 · May 10, 2022

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 · May 5, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022

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 · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 18, 2022