LeBron James Gives Blunt Response to Question on Pelinka Trade Comments The Lakers are expected to make some big moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Sports Illustrated · Jan 25, 2023
LeBron James scores 46 points as Clippers rout Lakers Rob Pelinka sat with Rui Hachimura to his left before Tuesday's game, the Lakers' future the topic of conversation as the general manager introduced his newest acquisition. Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
Kendrick Perkins: Lakers are punishing LeBron James for Russell Westbrook trade ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins feels the Lakers' front office may be getting back at LeBron James for the Russell Westbrook trade. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2023
The NBA Trade Deadline Looms Large For LeBron and the Lakers Los Angeles has won five games in a row behind the strong play of LeBron James, but the superstar has made it clear the team needs to make moves. Sports Illustrated · Jan 9, 2023
The Winners and Losers From the NBA Christmas Day Games Rivalries, Nikola Jokić’s MVP case, GMs in Rob Pelinka’s DMs and more notes from a thrilling day. Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2022
Dylan Hernández: Anthony Davis injury shouldn't deter Lakers front office: Trade those draft picks now As LeBron James was walking out of Crypto.com Arena's interview room on Sunday night, he turned his head and smiled. Los Angeles Times · Dec 19, 2022
Anthony Davis Deserved Better Than Another Injury The star will be sidelined for multiple weeks after a right foot injury. Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2022
Bill Plaschke: Lakers' painful loss to Celtics proved it's actually worth adding help now LOS ANGELES — This should have been a column about a stirring comeback, against an ancient rival, fans leaping from their seats, a season teeming with hope. Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022
Rob Pelinka’s most important moment as Lakers GM is now The Lakers are showing signs of a team ready to win. Rob Pelinka has to strike. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2022
Lakers could’ve traded Talen Horton-Tucker for first-round draft pick The Lakers could've used Talen Horton-Tucker to boost their trade capital last season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 22, 2022
Western Conference executive says Rob Pelinka is smart for waiting Despite the criticism Lakers GM Rob Pelinka has gotten, one rival executive has actually praised his patience on the trade market. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 17, 2022
How the Lakers Went From Champions to the Cellar After Los Angeles won a championship in 2020, the front office has managed to create one of the worst rosters in the NBA. Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2022
Bill Plaschke: 0-82? Winless Lakers seem helpless and hopeless 0-82? Los Angeles Times · Oct 30, 2022
Jay Williams says Lakers should consider trading LeBron, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook ESPN's Jay Williams says the Lakers should be considering a full rebuild after a shocking start to the season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2022 The Lakers Are In Danger of Unraveling Only three games in, Los Angeles needs to make a trade now to give LeBron & Co. a chance at contending this season.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022 Bill Plaschke: Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook now. Enough is enough Enough bricks. Enough glares. Enough pouts. Enough is enough.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 LeBron James threw his whole team under the bus after opening loss to Warriors… but he was right The Warriors left the Lakers open on the perimeter, and it worked.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2022 Lakers, GM Rob Pelinka Agree to Contract Extension, per Report His deal will end the same year new coach Darvin Ham’s contract expires.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 9, 2022 Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka agrees to four-year contract extension LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and Rob Pelinka, the team’s vice president of basketball operations and general manager, have agreed to a four-year contract extension, people who were not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 Lakers GM Rob Pelinka signs contract extension through 2025-26 season Rob Pelinka is reportedly remaining put as the Lakers' executive for several more years.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022 Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are carrying more weight for Lakers The Lakers' front office may be going with more of a collaborative effort than it did in the past.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022 Lakers seriously considered trading Russell Westbrook to Pacers The Lakers held serious discussions about trading Russell Westbrook for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner, and they came close to saying yes.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2022 Report: Lakers Seriously Considered Trading Westbrook to Pacers Los Angeles reportedly considered sending the star point guard and two draft picks to Indiana.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022 Lakers nearly traded Russell Westbrook for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield last week, but they got cold feet This would have changed everything for the Lakers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2022 Lakers could get Buddy Hield, Myles Turner for two first-round picks The Lakers and Pacers have talked this summer about a Russell Westbrook trade that would net L.A. Buddy Hield and Myles Turner.