Bill Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and Lakers win the summer
They did nothing. They did everything.They bricked it. They absolutely nailed it.For the first time in recent memory, the NBA free-agent circus missed the Lakers this weekend, yet they were…
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‘Incredibly grateful’: Lakers GM Rob Pelinka heaps praise on coach Darvin Ham
The Lakers front-office executive and coach sat together Tuesday, the two stewards in the Lakers’ rise from the depths of a woeful start to an unexpected run to the Western Conference…
GM Pelinka: Don’t blame Westbrook for all of Lakers’ woes
GREG BEACHAM
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — General manager Rob Pelinka says Russell Westbrook doesn't deserve all the blame for the Lakers' struggles…
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers are ‘canvassing the league on ways to get better’
Rob Pelinka, the man in charge of putting the pieces together for the Lakers, was succinct while discussing what the franchise’s focus. Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manger and vice president…
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka agrees to four-year contract extension
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…
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and draft pick Max Christie discuss the future
The way hindsight works, you can see the Lakers walking into their draft room on Thursday with an eye toward Michigan State freshman Max Christie. But early Thursday, the Lakers didn’t even…
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Praises Darvin Ham’s ‘No-Nonsense’ Approach as New Head…
Jared C. Tilton/Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers formally
announced the hiring of new head coach Darvin Ham on Friday after the
sides agreed to a multiyear contract.Lakers general manager…
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Discusses Russell Westbrook’s Future, Frank Vogel Firing, More
AP Photo/Ringo H.W. ChiuIt's one thing to miss out on a title with a playoff loss during a championship-or-bust season. It's another to go 33-49 and finish as one of the league's 10 teams…
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka vows to make adjustments ‘to be better’
Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager and vice president of basketball operations, began his news conference Monday by thanking fired coach Frank Vogel.“I want to thank him for three…
How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?
The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver the franchise an NBA-best 18th championship.The Lakers…