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The Latest Breaking News from Rob Pelinka

Lakers GM Gives Huge Vote of Confidence in JJ Redick After First-Round Playoff Exit

The Los Angeles Lakers are confident in JJ Redick despite their disappointing first-round exit.

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Rob Pelinka Explains How LeBron James Will Impact Lakers' Offseason Plans

The Lakers GM acknowledged that the team will aim to meet the "high expectations" of LeBron James when re-tooling the roster.

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Lakers Give GM Rob Pelinka Contract Extension, Major Title Bump Ahead of Playoffs

The engineer of the league-shaking Luka Doncic trade will be with Los Angeles for the long haul.

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Lakers GM Had Simple Theory for Believing Austin Reaves Would Fit With Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka explained theory why he believed Austin Reaves would fit well with Luka Doncic.

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2025 NBA Championship Odds: Lakers Title Chances Have Improved 79% Since Doncic Trade

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, Nico Harrison Chatting at Mavs Game Led to Lots of Jokes

The two orchestrated the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade earlier this month.

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Lakers' Dalton Knecht recalls his trade drama 'felt like a movie'

In the span of a week, Dalton Knecht went from playing for the Lakers, joining the Hornets, and finally returning to Los Angeles.

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Hornets looking to dispute Mark Williams' failed Lakers physical

Sources told ESPN on Monday that the Hornets are weighing different options to challenge the Lakers' evaluation process for Mark Williams.

Basketball Insiders

Lakers Move for Luka Doncic's Trade Target Turned Heads in LeBron's Camp, Insider Says

NBA insider reports that the Lakers' move for a Luka Doncic trade target was 'not lost' on LeBron James's camp.

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LeBron James took note of how quickly the Lakers traded picks to appease Luka Doncic

LeBron James took note of how quickly the Lakers traded picks to appease Luka Doncic. Does Doncic have more power in LA than LeBron?

Basketball Insiders

The Five Most Impactful Moves of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline

After Thursday’s trade deadline, several teams across the NBA have a brand-new look.

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Luka Dončić Expected to Make Lakers Debut Against Pacers

The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić, is expected to make his debut for the purple and gold against the Indiana Pacers.

The Sports Daily

The Lakers’ Luka Doncic Era Begins

With the NBA world still reeling from the unexpected trade, a shocked Doncic was all smiles on Day 1 in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated

Possible Centers for the Lakers to Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to trade for a center to help their frontcourt after dealing away Anthony Davis in the Luka Doncic trade.

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Rob Pelinka Had the Perfect Word to Describe What Luka Doncic Joining Lakers Means for NBA

It was a shocking move for pretty much everyone in the NBA world.

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Rob Pelinka Details Lakers Opening Plan for Luka Doncic Injury Return

Doncic hasn't played since Christmas Day as he deals with a calf injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rob Pelinka actually thanked the Mavericks GM for the Luka Doncic trade

Of course Rob Pelinka would thank Nico Harrison for letting him steal his lunch money.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers GM Gives Bleak Assessment of Biggest Need After Luka Doncic Trade

Rob Pelinka admits the market for a big man is 'dry.'

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Rob Pelinka Gave Mavs GM Nico Harrison a Classy Thank You During Luka Doncic Presser

Nico Harrison got a very nice shoutout from Rob Pelinka at Luka Doncic’s introductory press conference.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Doncic Shares Thoughts on Playing With LeBron James During First Lakers Presser

Doncic joins James as the face of the Los Angeles franchise.

The Independent UK

Luka Doncic joins the Lakers after his trade from the Mavericks

Luka Doncic says he was just as shocked as the rest of the basketball world when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers

Sports Illustrated

NBA Executives 'Furious' That Lakers Had Only Bid for Luka Doncic Trade

The execs found out like the rest of us—after the fact.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Insider Thinks Lakers May Have Talked Mavs Down to Get Luka Doncic Deal Done

Turns out, it's possible this deal could have involved more.

Basketball Insiders

Lakers' Rob Pelinka believes Luka Doncic will ‘lead this franchise for years'

The Lakers GM made his first statement on the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round pick to Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron Leaves Passionate Parting Message for Anthony Davis on Social Media After Trade

LeBron James left a sweet message for Anthony Davis after Lakers-Mavericks trade.

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