On 2.8.24, fans can forever pay tribute to beloved Lakers Legend and five-time champion Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers and Vanessa Bryant announced today that they will unveil Kobe Bryant’s bronze statue at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 8, 2024, prior to the Lakers’ home game that evening.
With their 17th and 40th pick in the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka noted how the scouting staff ranked the two players high in the first half.
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.
The Los Angeles Lakers made roster moves during the free agency with the hopes of protecting their title as NBA Champions.
The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed forward Markieff Morris, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
The Los Angeles Lakers conquered the Orlando bubble and became the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association champions, claiming their 19th Larry O’Brien NBA championship Trophy after beating the Miami Heat 106-93 to take the final series 4-2.
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Dion Waiters, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
The Los Angeles Lakers have named Rob Pelinka Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager, it was announced today.
At a press conference on July 13, 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Anthony Davis. General Manager Rob Pelinka calls Davis “the most dominant young basketball player in the world.”
EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Quinn Cook, DeMarcus Cousins and Danny Green, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Cook owns career averages of 7.4 points (.418 3P%), 2.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 121 games (28 starts) for the Mavericks, Pelicans and Warriors, and was a member of the 2018 Warriors championship team. Last season, Cook tallied 6.9 points (.405 3P%), 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. A four-time All-Star (2015-18), Cousins has played in 565 career games (543 starts) for Sacramento,
EL SEGUNDO — The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and JaVale McGee, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Caldwell-Pope played in all 82 games last season, averaging 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. One of 14 players to make at least 150 three pointers in each of the last three seasons, Caldwell-Pope has notched 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 156 games (97 starts) in his two seasons with the Lakers. In 75 games (62 starts) last season,
EL SEGUNDO — The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, the draft rights to De’Andre Hunter, two first round picks, a first-round pick swap right and cash. As part of the trade, the Lakers also sent Isaac Bonga, Jemerrio Jones, Moritz Wagner and a future second round draft pick to the Wizards, who in return, sent cash consideration to the Pelicans. “Anthony Davis is arguably the most dominant all-around young player in today’s NBA,” said Pelinka. “Anthony represents everything we stand for, with his
EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Troy Daniels and Jared Dudley, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Daniels appeared in 51 games (one start) with Phoenix last season, averaging 6.2 points (.381 3P%) and 1.4 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game. The VCU alumnus is a career 40 percent three-point shooter and was the only player in the NBA last season with at least 70 three-pointers made in fewer than 770 minutes. In 292 career games (20 starts) for the Rockets, Timberwolves, Hornets, Grizzlies
EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed guard Alex Caruso, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Caruso appeared in 25 games (four starts) for the Lakers last season, averaging 9.2 points (.445 FG%, .480 3P%), 3.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 21.2 minutes. In the last six games of the season, Caruso made four starts and notched 18.2 points (.438 FG%, .550 3P%), 8.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 36.2 minutes.
EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed guard Rajon Rondo, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. In 46 games (29 starts) last season, Rondo recorded 14 double-doubles and one triple-double, tallying 9.2 points, 8.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. The 13-year veteran has played in 825 career games (726 starts) for Boston, Dallas, Sacramento, Chicago, New Orleans and the Lakers, with averages of 10.4 points (.460 FG%), 8.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals.