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Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Notable update emerges about Rob Pelinka’s job status

Rob Pelinka may be fighting for his job over the next few months. The Los Angeles Lakers general manager Pelinka could be fired if the team does not make a deep playoff run this season, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Monday. Deveney cited …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

How much longer Rob Pelinka is expected to be Lakers GM revealed

Rob Pelinka still appears to have a very nice long runway in his current position. An update emerged over the weekend about how much longer the Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is expected to remain in his post. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported during an …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Rob Pelinka accused of pulling shady move on Lakers free agent

An unflattering claim is making the rounds this week about Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Pelinka has been accused of attempting to tank the market for Lakers free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith. Lakers writer Anthony Irwin of …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Big news emerges about Lakers GM Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka has already completed eight years as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, and now he is set to tack on more time to his run. The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday that they have signed Pelinka to a new contract extension. …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Everyone made the same joke after Lakers-Hornets trade fell through

The Los Angeles Lakers thought they were getting a new starting center at the trade deadline. Instead, the team ended up with some awkward vibes in the locker room. On Wednesday, the Lakers struck a deal with the Charlotte Hornets to land big man …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Rob Pelinka’s latest comments will leave Lakers fans disappointed

The Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday introduced their newest acquisition Luka Doncic to the media. The addition of Doncic to the Lakers’ roster was welcomed news for the team’s fans and widely celebrated by the purple and gold faithful. …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Ex-Lakers champion becomes latest to take swipe at Rob Pelinka

One former Los Angeles Lakers champion is jumping on the Rob Pelinka Hate Train. Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma recently spoke to local reporters in the Philippines during his trip to the Asian country to host a basketball clinic. During his …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Former Lakers assistant appears to take shot at Rob Pelinka

One ex-Los Angeles Lakers staffer now seems to be free to speak his mind. Former Lakers big man Dwight Howard appeared this week on Gilbert Arenas’ show “Gil’s Arena.” During the episode, Howard, who was a member of the …

Dwight Howard looking on

Dwight Howard calls out Rob Pelinka for breaking up 2020 Lakers

Dwight Howard thinks the Los Angeles Lakers team that won a championship in 2020 had a lot more to give if only general manager Rob Pelinka had given them the chance. In a new episode of the “Above the Rim” podcast, Howard was critical of …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Report reveals GM Rob Pelinka’s level of job security with Lakers

Though they just suffered yet another embarrassment with the Dan Hurley situation, GM Rob Pelinka still appears to have some goodwill banked with the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily reported this week on Pelinka’s job status …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Report: Rob Pelinka overruled Lakers personnel on 1 move

Rob Lowe’s doppelganger has one that he probably wants back. According to a report this week by L.A. Lakers writer Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka overruled team scouts on the decision of who to use their first-round …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Ex-Laker has fitting response to Rob Pelinka’s comments

Former Laker Kyle Kuzma had a fitting response to some comments from Rob Pelinka on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end when they lost 113-111 to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. …

Magic Johnson looking on

Magic Johnson praises 1 notable Lakers figure after playoff series win

After punching their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, Magic Johnson says one Los Angeles Lakers figure deserves thanks.

Rob Lowe and Rob Pelinka

Rob Lowe, Rob Pelinka get the meme treatment

Just in case you were convinced that Rob Lowe and Rob Pelinka were the same person, we finally received evidence on Tuesday to prove otherwise. Both Lowe and Pelinka were in attendance for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals series between …

Jeanie Buss looking on

Lakers’ George Mikan jersey retirement ceremony had 2 notable absences

Los Angeles Lakers management appeared to be ducking the smoke on Sunday night. The Lakers held a ceremony before Sunday’s home game against the Denver Nuggets to officially retire the late great George Mikan’s No. 99 jersey. …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Lakers make big decision on GM Rob Pelinka’s future

The Los Angeles Lakers have a simple message for GM Rob Pelinka — “four more years.” Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported on Saturday that the Lakers have extended Pelinka’s contract to run through the 2025-26 season. …

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