Rob Pelinka Archives

Lakers News: Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka Have ‘Good Relationship’ With LaVar Ball

With all of the digital and physical ink that has been spilled by the click-eager media over various comments or controversies…

Rob Pelinka Believes Lakers Became Too Dependent On History Of NBA Championships After Death Of Dr. Jerry Buss

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long and rich history of winning as one of the NBA’s glamor franchises. They have…

Magic Johnson Complimentary Of Lakers Young Core, Declines To Address Potential Trade

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers figured to be in for another year of futility but one…

Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka On NBA Free Agents: Lakers ‘Won’t Give Money Away’

The Los Angeles Lakers and their plan to clear to max slots for 2018 NBA free agency has been well known for quite…

Josh Hart Says Trash Talking Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Over Villanova-Michigan National Championship Matchup Is Fair Game

With Villanova and Michigan meeting Monday night for the 2018 NCAA national championship game, Los Angeles…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Has More Faith In Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka Than She Did With Jim Buss And Mitch Kupchak

A little over a year ago, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss made sweeping changes to the team’s front office…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Was Satisfied With Explanation From Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka On Trade With Cavaliers

Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka are completely in charge of the basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka Mindful Of Finding Way To ‘Resolve’ Luol Deng Situation

In a decision that ultimately contributed to their fate, former Los Angeles Lakers executive vice president of player…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Calls Thomas Bryant ‘Intoxicating’ 3-Point Shooter Who Is ‘Going To Be A Big Piece Of The Future’

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Thomas Bryant hasn’t gotten a ton of minutes in the NBA this season, but the second-round…

Rob Pelinka Hopeful Lakers Can Use Momentum For Run At Making Playoffs

Since the start of the new year, the Los Angeles Lakers have seen tremendous growth from their young core, and…