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LeBron James put up a valiant effort in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough as he and the Los Angeles Lakers were vanquished in five games. James turned back the clock and played as inspired basketball as he has all season on both ends of the floor, but the Timberwolves flat out outplayed the Lakers in every facet of the game. Now, … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka: Lakers Will Do Everything To Meet LeBron James’ Expectations For Roster

JJ Redick’s first season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is in the books. And the results of Rob Pelinka’s risk to hire a first-year head coach that was the same age as the team’s biggest superstar were relatively positive. During the regular season, especially. Redick commanded instant respect within the Lakers locker room. Throughout the year, good games netted … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Gives JJ Redick Vote Of Confidence

The Los Angeles Lakers assembled one of the best “Big 3s” in the league after they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. The move gave the Lakers a star trio of LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Doncic that propelled the team to the third seed in the Western Conference. While Los Angeles lost in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the three stars … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka Expresses Confidence In Lakers’ Trio Of LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games, ending what looked like a promising season. The Lakers entered the series as favorites, but it was clear after Game 1 that the Timberwolves’ collective size and physicality would be too much to overcome. Los Angeles was forced to play small-ball almost … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Emphasizes Need To Add More Size At Center Position

Luka Doncic is the latest superstar who will take the mantle and be the face of this Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Once LeBron James retires, he will fully take that spot from James, who followed the late, great Kobe Bryant. Bryant, of course, is not just a Lakers legend, but one of the most iconic athletes the NBA has ever had, transcending well beyond the game of basketball. … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Why He Donated To Kobe Bryant Mural Fund