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Stephen A. Smith: Rob Pelinka would’ve been fired if not for midseason trades

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says Lakers executive Rob Pelinka would've been gone if he hadn't saved the team with two midseason trades.

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Skip Bayless Uses Lakers’ Newest Signing to Once Again Troll LeBron James

The host of the popular Fox Sports debate show found an ample opportunity to criticize the four-time NBA champion.

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Byron Scott: Rob Pelinka should be Executive of the Year

Former Lakers star Byron Scott had some high praise for Rob Pelinka, the franchise's current general manager.

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Rob Pelinka: Anthony Davis wants to lead the Lakers for many years

Lakers executive Rob Pelinka says Anthony Davis wants to lead the team and be committed to it for an extended period of time.

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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss praises Rob Pelinka’s roster moves

Jeanie Buss thinks the world of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, who seemingly performed a miracle prior to last season's trade deadline.

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Magic Johnson: Rob Pelinka is going to be NBA Executive of the Year

Lakers great Magic Johnson gave general manager Rob Pelinka a ringing endorsement for taking the team from the basement to title contention.

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Maxwell Lewis living an NBA dream that shocks one Lakers-loving fan — his dad

LAS VEGAS — Walking around the folks buzzing with excitement on their way inside the Forum in Inglewood, Robert Lewis was amazed.

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Key Issue Could Keep Lakers From Signing Christian Wood, per Report

The Lakers might have difficulty landing the top big man available on the free agent market, per report.

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Members of the Lakers on Max Christie’s progression

Several people in the Lakers organization love what they have seen from Max Christie on and off the court.

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NBA insider reveals Los Angeles Lakers plans for LeBron James teammate Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has a big decision to make on Anthony Davis this summer with a contract deadline looming for the 2020 NBA champion

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Los Angeles Lakers have telling words on LeBron James and Anthony Davis after injury struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers added a number of intriguing players in an attempt to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with quality to try and go one step further to reach the NBA Finals in 2024

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Rob Pelinka is hopeful Cam Reddish will pan out for the Lakers

Lakers fans seem down on new free agent acquisition Cam Reddish, but executive Rob Pelinka says he feels the former lottery pick can thrive.

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Lakers Eyeing Christian Wood Following Warriors’ Recent Signing, per Report

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have their sights set on two free-agent big men while attempting to bolster their front-court depth.

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Lakers are considering Christian Wood and Bismack Biyombo for 14th roster spot

The Lakers reportedly have two candidates in mind as far as bringing in another big man.

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Seemingly Ends LeBron James Retirement Rumors

The rumblings surrounding LeBron James’s possible retirement appear to have been put to rest by the Los Angeles GM.

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First call Rob Pelinka made during free agency was to Austin Reaves

The moment NBA teams were allowed to start negotiating with free agents, Lakers executive Rob Pelinka dialed Austin Reaves' number.

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Pelinka: LeBron James is doing ‘behind-the-scenes work’ for 2023-24 season

It looks like perhaps LeBron James will be back with the Lakers this coming season after all.

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Bill Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and the Lakers win free agency and the summer

LOS ANGELES — They did nothing. They did everything.

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What the experts are saying about the Lakers’ free agent moves

Here is what some pundits in the national media are saying about how the Lakers have done in free agency.

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NBA free agency: What is tampering? Details for hidden rule that cost Magic Johnson $500k

Magic Johnson was once fined $500k after the Los Angeles Lakers were found to be tampering as they targeted Paul George, a rule that the NBA have a zero tolerance policy towards

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Rob Pelinka on the type of players the Lakers will target in free agency

Rob Pelinka says the Lakers will go after free agents that fit a certain identity the team has established over the last four months or so.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers’ free agency question: Midlevel exception whopper or bargain role players?

LOS ANGELES — The clock eventually will hit 3 p.m. PT Friday and all the back-channel conversations, the prediction models and speculation will converge into action.

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5 possible trade destinations for James Harden, including a Rockets reunion

James Harden is reportedly going to be traded soon from the 76ers.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis channel ‘Mamba Mentality’

LOS ANGELES — It was by all accounts the perfect way for L.A.’s newcomers, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis, to ingratiate themselves with Lakers fans when they were introduced to the media Tuesday.

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Reveals Team’s Free-Agency Strategy

Pelinka addressed the team’s mindset with free agency getting underway on Friday.

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