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Josh Hart leaves Rob Pelinka out of farewell message to Lakers

Josh Hart posted a farewell message to the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, but one name was noticeably absent from it. The 24-year-old guard took to social media on Saturday to bid adieu to the team following his trade to the New Orleans …

Magic Johnson congratulates Rob Pelinka on ‘great trade’

We have now officially entered a bizarro world for the Los Angeles Lakers. A little over an hour after news broke that the Lakers reached agreement with the New Orleans Pelicans on a trade for Anthony Davis, Magic Johnson went on Twitter and sent his …

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Is Rob Pelinka untouchable due to Linda Rambis relationship?

Rob Pelinka seems to have risen to a powerful position within the Los Angeles Lakers’ organization, and there is some speculation that his relationship with Linda Rambis is a big reason for that. When Magic Johnson stepped down as the …

Video emerges of Rob Pelinka lying about Kobe Bryant-Heath Ledger story

Video has emerged proving Rob Pelinka lied about a story he shared regarding an alleged meeting between Kobe Bryant and Heath Ledger. ESPN on Tuesday published a long-awaited look into the Los Angeles Lakers franchise by writer Baxter Holmes. The …

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Rob Pelinka denies Magic Johnson’s ‘saddening’ allegations

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka took a diplomatic tone when responding to Magic Johnson’s accusations of “betrayal.” Johnson accused Pelinka of backstabbing him, but Pelinka called the comments “saddening and …

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Magic Johnson says Rob Pelinka betrayed him

Magic Johnson appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” on Monday morning and opened up about the end of his Los Angeles Lakers’ tenure as team president. When asked directly if he felt betrayal, he directly identified general manager …

Larry Nance Jr responds to report about Lakers GM Rob Pelinka lying to him

Larry Nance Jr was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last year as part of a salary-clearing maneuver for the Los Angeles Lakers, and there has been talk that the move was made despite the young forward being told his spot on the roster was safe. On …

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Magic Johnson seemingly responds to Pelinka-Buss email report

On Wednesday, Ric Bucher went on the Colin Cowherd show and offered an explanation for Magic Johnson’s sudden resignation as Lakers president. According to Bucher (as recounted by Complex), Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss exchanged …

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Rob Pelinka appears to be running Lakers now

When Magic Johnson abruptly stepped down as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions about what would happen with the rest of the front office. For now, we seem to have the answer: Rob Pelinka is running …

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Report: Magic Johnson wanted to fire Lakers GM Rob Pelinka

Magic Johnson says he will be happier serving as an ambassador to the Los Angeles Lakers rather than the team’s president of basketball operations, and that could have a lot to do with the power he wanted — but was not granted — …

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Lakers GM: Teams have ‘natural envy’ of us

The Los Angeles Lakers may find it more difficult than other teams to make trades before, during and after the NBA Draft, and general manager Rob Pelinka has an interesting theory as to why. You’re all just jealous. When asked on Thursday about …

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Rob Pelinka offers over-the-top quote about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is really, really excited that his team landed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. At a press conference introducing the guard on Tuesday, the Laker general manager went as far as to compare Caldwell-Pope’s …

Lakers GM compares Lonzo Ball to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers

Following his selection as the 2nd overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, Lonzo Ball’s welcome to the Los Angeles Lakers has been as animated as expected. It began with his father’s interviews at the NBA Draft, where he guaranteed a …

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Rob Pelinka has talked to Kobe about helping Lakers

Rob Pelinka has the inside pipeline with Kobe Bryant, so it’s no surprise that he’s talked to his former client about being involved with the Lakers. Pelinka was officially introduced as the new Lakers’ GM during the week. Pelinka …

Kobe Bryant praises new Lakers GM Rob Pelinka

The Los Angeles Lakers officially named Rob Pelinka their new GM on Tuesday, and Kobe Bryant was complimentary of the move, no surprise. Pelinka is a former sports agent who represented Kobe for over a decade. Bryant had this to say on Twitter about …

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Rob Pelinka finalizing deal to become Lakers GM

Rob Pelinka, who is notably the agent of Kobe Bryant, reportedly is finalizing a deal to become the Los Angeles Lakers’ GM. The Lakers made sweeping changes to their front office on Tuesday, announcing the firing of longtime GM Mitch Kupchak, …

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