Lakers GM Rob Pelinka recalls day Kobe Bryant died in emotional testimony
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka broke down crying during emotional testimony on Wednesday as he recounted the day he lost both his best friend, Kobe Bryant, and his goddaughter, Gianna Bryant, when their helicopter crashed in 2020. Pelinka, who was also Kobe...
LeBron James’ meeting with Lakers brass had a surprising result
The key to the Lakers proving that last year’s dud was just a fluke revolves around Anthony Davis. LeBron James and his agent Rich Paul met with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham, and the two parties had what is...
Trial over Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos begins Wednesday
Vanessa Bryant’s legal battle against Los Angeles County over the gruesome helicopter crash photos allegedly shared by first responders begins Wednesday. Bryant, 40, claims deputies circulated graphic photos of the remains of her husband, NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant after he was killed in a...
Knicks, Lakers, Jazz had Russell Westbrook-Donovan Mitchell trade talks
Donovan Mitchell is a still a member of the Jazz, with NBA trade talks having cooled in August after a flurry of activity early in the offseason. Though fans are likely disappointed by a lack of blockbuster deals that have transpired of late,...
LeBron James has ‘productive’ talk with Lakers brass to discuss future
LeBron James, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Lakers, met with team vice president and general manager Rob Pelinka on Thursday to discuss his future with Los Angeles, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The two sides had what was...
Lakers pushing for Buddy Hield trade with Kyrie Irving talks stalled
At the moment, there is “no traction” on a potential Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook swap between the Nets and the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Stalled talks have subsequently spurred the Lakers to look elsewhere for backcourt reinforcements. Los Angeles currently has “re-engaged” conversation...