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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Major Lakers problem under Rob Pelinka can't be ignored after Dalton Knecht release
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's glaring blind spot can no longer be ignored.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 3
Luka Doncic And Rob Pelinka Holding Each Other Accountable
This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is one in which the team fully moved into the Luka Doncic era. With LeBron James gone, Doncic is the clear leader of the team and general manager Rob Pelinka led the front office in a complete rebuild of the roster with Doncic in mind, getting the ideal pieces to allow the superstar guard to thrive most.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 1
New-look Lakers put Rob Pelinka’s future under microscope
It’s safe to say Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has a lot riding on this season. LeBron James is gone. New ownership will soon be settling in.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 28
Building The Perfect 2-For-1 Trade For The Lakers After Rob Pelinka’s Latest Comments
Rob Pelinka recently gave a pretty interesting hint about what the Los Angeles Lakers could still do before the 2026-27 season starts. With 16 guaranteed
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 28
Rob Pelinka Confident In Walker Kessler’s Health & Lakers’ Center Depth
Although the Los Angeles Lakers made numerous moves this offseason, areas of concern remain for general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office. One spot, in particular, is the backup center position, as Kevon Looney remains the sole true center behind Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 28
Rob Pelinka says Lakers have added over 15 people to front office, plan to hire more scouts 
While the Lakers have spoken about expanding the front office, only announcing the major moves leaves it unclear how much is happening behind the scenes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 27
JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka Valuing Continuity Moving Forward
The offseason represented a significant change for the Los Angeles Lakers brass. In the past, Rob Pelinka has valued flexibility and optionality with the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 27
Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Embrace Championship Expectations Surrounding Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally built the team around Luka Doncic that they’ve wanted to since trading for him in 2025. General manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick worked together to create a roster that is younger, deeper and hopefully better than the team that reached the second round last season.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 27
Luka Doncic Tells Lakers GM Rob Pelinka To ‘Do Your Job’ While Embracing ‘Co-Creator’ Role
Luka Doncic is unquestionably the face of the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James‘ departure, but that doesn’t mean the superstar guard wants to run the franchise’s basketball operations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 26
Rob Pelinka Sees Something Different in Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr
One of the primary goals for the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA offseason was to get younger, and they accomplished that across the board by adding several young players to a revamped squad around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 26
Rob Pelinka says front office has had meetings with Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
For the second Media Day in a row, the Lakers are in the middle of a franchise sale that has left some things uncertain. They spent most of the last year “Dodgerizing” the franchise, only for that to be upended this summer with another sale.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Rob Pelinka Doesn’t Rule Out Trade To Get Lakers Roster Down To 15 Players
With the start of the 2026-27 season just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, one more roster move will need to be made by general manager Rob Pelinka.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Rob Pelinka Had Introductory Meeting With New Lakers Owners Josh Kushner And Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a lot of organizational changes this offseason with the biggest obviously being Mark Walter selling his majority shares of the franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Rob Pelinka: Lakers Have ‘World’s Greatest Offensive Player’ In Luka Doncic
General manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers moved in silence to land superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks back in February of 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 25
Rob Pelinka Explains Why Lakers Can’t Hoard High-Value Draft Picks Like Thunder, Spurs
Just days before the Lakers’ media day, Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick held a separate press conference and spoke with reporters from several media organizations about the team’s upcoming season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 25
Rob Pelinka Compares Upcoming Lakers Season To ‘The Odyssey’
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has become known for his interesting comparisons and choice of words during press conferences when discussing his team and players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / September 25
Lakers’ Pelinka Talks LeBron, Offseason, Kessler, Ownership, More
Speaking to reporters on Thursday ahead of training camp, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka expressed “gratitude” for the eight years that LeBron James spent with the franchise and said he was happy the star forward and the organization parted on good terms this offseason, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 24
Rob Pelinka Outlines Offseason Plan He Feels Lakers Achieved
This was an extremely busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. The biggest news came when LeBron James announced that he would be continuing his playing career elsewhere, eventually choosing to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 11
Lakers hire longtime Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant GM
The Lakers have added another experienced voice beneath longtime head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka. Whether that eventually means anything for Pelinka is a question for another day.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 8
Lakers’ Scapegoat Revealed as Potential Bulls Trade Could Force Rob Pelinka to Cut Roster
Rob Pelinka made eight new additions around Luka Doncic. But the new Los Angeles Lakers, who are now younger and more athletic, have one problem before the season kicks off.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19
Notable update emerges on Rob Pelinka amid Lakers drama
Rob Pelinka is apparently smiling through the metaphorical fire going on around him right now. The Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is “excited” about the team’s incoming new ownership and thinks that the change is a “good thing,” Pete Zayas of The Athletic reported this week on an episode of the “Lakers Collective” podcast.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6
Five NBA observations following the first wave of free agency
LeBron James is a free agent, Jaylen Brown is a Sixer, Kawhi Leonard is a Raptor (again) and the Lakers just bet the farm on Walker Kessler. Here are five observations after the first wave of free agency didn't disappoint.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 12
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka makes revealing comments on LeBron James
So, do the Lakers want James back next season to see how this story could end? Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sent a clear and strong message about that.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9
Rob Pelinka hints at Lakers offseason blueprint inspired by Dodgers’ success
Pelinka opened up about how the Lakers plan to follow the Dodgers' blueprint as they rebuild their basketball operations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6
The NBA’s biggest head-scratchers from 2026 trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline delivered chaos, star power and more than a few “wait… what?” moments.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 28
Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what JJ Redick wants them to be
Redick has expressed frustrations at his team's shortcomings this season, but it's Pelinka who should be taking the heat.
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