Lakers Rumors: Rob Pelinka Circles Back on Free Agent Coming Off $13,285,713 Contract
The Lakers are on a mission this offseason after the team fell short in the NBA offseason in Luka Doncic's absence.

The Lakers are on a mission this offseason after the team fell short in the NBA offseason in Luka Doncic's absence.

The Los Angeles Lakers added a new name to their front front office on Monday.

Following the historic $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to new owner Mark Walter, front office stability has become a significant topic of discussion across the league. There is speculation that Walter may consider bringing in Los Angeles Dodgers executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi to help guide the basketball franchise, which could […] The post Lakers’ Rob Pelinka hires a new right-hand man in front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers have filled one of their two assistant general manager vacancies. The franchise has hired Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president of basketball operations/general manager Rob Pelinka. Ramadas last worked as a vice president of strategy and operations for the Pelicans. The hiring, which was first reported by ESPN on Monday,...

NBA icon LeBron James has played with some of the best players in NBA history, but he has expressed stronger praise for one specific role player. A recent episode of his Mind the Game podcast featured LeBron going out of his way to praise former teammate Alex Caruso after playing in a four-game series against […] The post LeBron Reveals Missing A Former Teammate Every Single Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Lakers urged to fire Rob Pelinka despite game-changing Luka Doncic trade sportingnews.com

The Timberwolves scored a major off-court win after a key executive turned down a Lakers offer, reinforcing Minnesota’s growing stability. The post Timberwolves Beat Lakers to Key Exec — And It Says a Lot appeared first on HEAVY.

Rob Pelinka's son reportedly defended his father on social media after a YouTube video criticized the Lakers GM's tenure.

The Lakers made a major front office offer to a rival team executive, but the answer was no, raising questions about their ongoing overhaul. The post Lakers Made Major Front Office Offer to Rival Exec — The Answer Was No appeared first on HEAVY.

For the first time in five decades, the Los Angeles Lakers will enter the offseason under a different microscope, as new owner Mark Walter will oversee the team. Walter acquired the Lakers in October for a record-setting $10 billion. With him at the helm, the family of team governor Jeanie Buss has no majority control […] The post Lakers rumors: Is Rob Pelinka in danger as new owner turns to Dodgers execs for help? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick was reportedly surprised by the Lakers organization’s lean front office structure after joining in 2024, despite Los Angeles making blockbuster moves like the Luka Doncic trade.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reportedly claimed that the franchise has now fully shifted its offseason planning around Luka Doncic as the focal point of the future.

In the days following the Los Angeles Lakers’ elimination from the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the major storyline has revolved around what LeBron James is going to do next. There’s been no shortage of reports and rumors with some suggesting that the Lakers have taken James’ presence on the team for granted. But […] The post Kenny Smith reveals why LA hasn’t taken LeBron James for granted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are entering unfamiliar territory. For seemingly all the wrong reasons. James and the Lakers entered their offseason earlier this week after losing Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Ever since the buzzer sounded Monday night, there has arguably been […] The post LeBron James Gets Brutal Message as High Tension With Lakers Continues appeared first on HEAVY.

Stephen A. Smith calls LeBron James the 'greatest manipulator' and suggested that the four-time champ and the Los Angeles Lakers are not really seeing eye to eye.

Lakers legend James Worthy sees changes in 2026, but says the focus should be on replacing Deandre Ayton with someone like Isaiah Harenstein. The post Lakers Legend Sees Free-Agent ‘Bruiser’ Replacing Deandre Ayton appeared first on HEAVY.

It’s not new for May to be engulfed by LeBron James offseason drama, but this year feels a whole lot different. James and the Los Angeles Lakers have begun what promises to be one of the most intriguing offseasons in their history. And things are just barely getting started. The NBA world wants to know […] The post Insider Exposes Lakers ‘Problem’ With LeBron James as More Drama Arises appeared first on HEAVY.

Social media sleuths uncovered the exact Lakers locker-room moment when LeBron James reportedly felt overlooked after Rob Pelinka handed JJ Redick the game ball instead.

LeBron James apparently felt slighted by the Los Angeles Lakers over a seemingly insignificant issue. The Lakers star James got upset with the team after a win in March over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Wednesday. On March 31, the Lakers defeated the Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. … The post Report: LeBron James had a petty complaint about the Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

A new report revealed LeBron James reportedly felt overlooked by the Lakers during their late-season run despite sacrificing part of his offensive role for the team.

The Los Angeles Lakers will have some tough decisions to make this offseason, and it involves some of their top players. LeBron James is one of those players who is set to become a free agent, but there is also uncertainty on whether he’ll retire or not. This season, it was obvious that the reigns […] The post Lakers rumors: Rob Pelinika’s JJ Redick gift that left LeBron James seething appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NBA offseason is officially here for the Los Angeles Lakers, who were swept out of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday evening. Priority number one for the Lakers this offseason will be figuring out what the future holds for LeBron James, who will enter free agency over the summer. Recently, […] The post Lakers rumors: What LeBron James wants in contract negotiations this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A new report reveals the Lakers face growing pressure to deliver on bold promises made to Luka Dončić as a critical offseason begins. The post Lakers ‘On the Clock’ After Bold Luka Dončić Promise, per Report appeared first on HEAVY.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to the future, after getting swept out of the NBA Playoffs on Monday. Los Angeles lost four games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka is discussing how the team plans to build around Luka Doncic. “The archetype of the roster that we […] The post Rob Pelinka says what Lakers fans already know about Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
