Rob Pelinka Clears Air on LeBron James' Future with Lakers Amid Retirement Buzz: "Respect His & His Family's Decision"
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 3 – Lakers GM Rob Pelinka values LeBron James' legacy and wants him to retire as a Laker amid Luka Doncic's new $165 million extension, preserving team continuity.
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Rob Pelinka Discusses Lakers’ Offseason Moves, If Roster Is Complete
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the offseason with clear needs, and Rob Pelinka addressed them by bringing in Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. He got some help from Luka Doncic, who recruited both Ayton and Smart after they were bought out by their respective teams. It remains to be seen if those moves were enough, especially considering the rest of the West got better as well, but Doncic is confident the team can compete for a tit…
LA Lakers GM Rob Pelinka makes ‘respect’ comment over LeBron James retirement plans
LeBron James was notably absent during Luka Doncic’s contract extension press conference. With rumors floating around of him retiring soon, Rob Pelinka asserted he would love for James to stay. The Los Angeles Lakers have secured their star moving forward after signing Luka Doncic to a contract extension. This marks a new step in a different direction for the Lakers, as LeBron James continues to age. Doncic is their star moving forward, and this…
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Drops Interesting Hint As Rumors Swirl About LeBron James’ Future With The Purple And Gold
LeBron James (Image Credit: Imagn) LeBron James made headlines after opting into his $52.6 million contract for the 2025-26 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision ensures that the four-time champion will continue suiting up for the Purple and Gold franchise for at least one more year. His longtime agent, Rich Paul, also echoed the commitment to the Lakers for now. However, what remains unspoken is James’ long-term future with the …
NBA – While rumours of LeBron James' departure appeared during the summer, the Lakers still hope to see him retire home.
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