US EditionLakers GM Rob Pelinka Addresses Team’s Future, Luke Kennard Trade
Rob Pelinka detailed the Lakers’ selective trade approach and plans to expand scouting and analytics inspired by Dodgers’ front office, backed by new investor Mark Walter.
- On Saturday, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka addressed local media in a nine-minute scrum, confirming one trade Thursday for Luke Kennard from Atlanta Hawks.
- The ownership transition to Mark Walter, Dodgers-controlling owner and new Lakers controlling owner, became official after owners approved him on Oct. 30, and Pelinka said the front office is using Dodgers best practices with Andrew Friedman as a model.
- Watching the buyout market, Pelinka noted the team is monitoring guards Lonzo Ball and Cam Thomas for backcourt help, and a source confirmed Kobe Bufkin signed a two-year deal after his 10-day stint.
- With Walter's backing, Pelinka and Jeanie Buss plan to build out scouting and analytics, despite recent staff cuts, to create a top-tier front office without expense constraints.
- Pelinka said the team was 'super aggressive' in talks but protected trust by not naming specifics, declining short-term fits that clashed with the long-term roster vision; some changes could come in the offseason.
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San Bernardino Sun
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka addresses team’s future, Luke Kennard trade
LOS ANGELES — Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka addressed the team’s trade deadline strategy and the future of the franchise regarding investment on and off the court on Saturday, the first time he has spoken publicly since the season began and the sale of the franchise officially closed. Pelinka spoke to a group of local reporters, which included the Southern California News Group, for nine minutes before the Lakers took on the Golden State Wa…
LA Daily News
General manager Rob Pelinka addresses future of Lakers, Luke Kennard trade
LOS ANGELES — Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka publicly spoke for the first time since the season began and the franchise officially sold, addressing the team’s trade deadline strategy and the future of the team regarding investment on and off the court. Pelinka, who spoke to a group of local media, including the Southern California News Group, for nine minutes before the Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday evening, called the…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Excited To Reunite With Luke Kennard
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