Rob Pelinka Archives

Rob Pelinka Believes It’s Unfair To Blame Russell Westbrook For Lakers’ Struggles Of Last Two Seasons

The Los Angeles Lakers not only made moves before Thursday’s trade deadline to improve their playoff hopes…

Rob Pelinka: Trade Deadline Additions Provide Lakers ‘Optionality’ This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the winners of the trade deadline, coming away with several rotation players who should…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Doesn’t View D’Angelo Russell As ‘Short-Term Rental’

The trade deadline featured a number of reunions, including the Los Angeles Lakers who brought back D’Angelo Russell…

Lakers Rumors: Franchise Looking To Limit Repeater Tax Hit Next Season

When thinking of potential trades for the Los Angeles Lakers, and any other team for that matter, the majority of focus goes toward…

Lakers Trade Deadline Possibilities: Jazz, Raptors, Hornets, Spurs, Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to swing a trade for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving as the two sides were unable to agree…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Speaks On If He Will Consult With LeBron James & Anthony Davis Ahead Of Trade Deadline

As general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka is tasked with one of the more difficult jobs in the country…

Breaking Down What Contracts & Draft Picks Are Available For Lakers At Trade Deadline After Rui Hachimura Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have been expected to make a deal since the offseason, but stood pat for some time before finally pulling…

Lakers News: LeBron James Letting Rob Pelinka Handle Trade Talks While His Focus Is On The Court

When the Los Angeles Lakers officially acquired Rui Hachimura in a trade with the Washington Wizards…

Rob Pelinka Willing To Trade First-Round Draft Picks If It Elevates Lakers To Championship ‘Front-Runners’

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the first moves of the NBA trade season, dealing Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks…

Rob Pelinka: Rui Hachimura Deal With Wizards Was Opportunity For Lakers To ‘Strike Early’ On Trade Market

The Los Angeles Lakers front office led by Rob Pelinka swung the first big trade of deadline season when they sent Kendrick Nunn…