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Rob Pelinka: Lakers lacked an identity of toughness last season

Kyle Goon: Rob Pelinka said the Lakers lacked "an identity of toughness" last season, and one thing the front office looks forward to is seeing Ham infuse that into the roster. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ ...

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Russell Westbrook attending Darvin Ham introductory press conference

Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook, Austin Reaves and Wenyen Gabriel are among the players present for the press conference today. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @ MikeAScotto Lakers coach Darvin Ham on Russell ...

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Rob Pelinka: Darvin Ham was the unanimous choice for Lakers new head coach

Ryan Ward: Rob Pelinka calls Darvin Ham their "unanimous choice" for the Lakers new head coach. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @ RyanWardLA Darvin Ham on returning to the Lakers: "This place will always be special ...

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Ham Confirmed as Lakers Coach

Darvin Ham was formally confirmed as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the team announced in a statement. Ham, an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, joins the franchise on a multiyear deal, the team said. The 48-year-old Ham was a key assistant to Bucks…

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Dylan Hernandez: Now that the Lakers have a coach, it's time to trade Russell Westbrook and more

LOS ANGELES — This fixed what exactly?

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LeBron James, Lakers’ front office split on next coach?

And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ...

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka had meeting with Nets GM at NBA Combine

At the NBA Combine, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka had a meeting with Sean Marks, his Nets counterpart.

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Sean Marks, Rob Pelinka had meeting at NBA Combine

Adam Zagoria: Nets GM Sean Marks and Lakers exec Rob Pelinka had a meeting at the Marriot Marquis this week at the NBA Combine. Source: Twitter @AdamZagoria What's the buzz on Twitter? Adam Zagoria @ AdamZagoria Nets GM Sean Marks and Lakers exec ...

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Report: Lakers, Nets Execs Met at NBA Combine

As both franchises enter a period of transition this summer, team executives have reportedly met at the NBA Combine.

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How Lakers’ Rob Pelinka royally screwed up their 2022 NBA draft in Anthony Davis trade with Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka got fleeced by New Orleans Pelicans executive David Griffin in this deal.

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Bill Plaschke: Jeanie Buss says she isn't happy, vows 'I've got to make it better'

Jeanie Buss isn't happy.

Los Angeles Times

Rob Pelinka safe

Pelinka is apparently going to have at least one more shot to get it right, as Buss still fully supports Kobe Bryant's former agent, who she put in place shortly after she fired her brother and Kupchak. "In terms of basketball decisions, I have ...

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Stephen A. Smith has a bold suggestion for LeBron James

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made an "announcement" about LeBron James and the Lakers that some fans may not like.

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Lakers are blaming LeBron, AD for their influence on personnel moves

Reportedly, the Lakers front office is blaming LeBron James and Anthony Davis for pressuring it to trade for Russell Westbrook.

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Wenyen Gabriel talks about what Lakers want him to improve on

Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel was told to work on two specific things this summer in order to become a much more valuable player.

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Report: LeBron James hasn’t discussed extension with Klutch Sports

According to a report, LeBron James is not sure if he will agree to a contract extension to stay with the Lakers.

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Internal discussions on LeBron James’ future have not taken place yet?

The marriage between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (33-49) is at a tenuous point. James has only one season left on his contract, and while he can sign a two-year extension in August, it's unclear whether he will. "Based on my ...

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Inside the Lakers coaching search: Will they learn from problems of the past?

This wasn’t the purple-and-gold style of the Lakers‘ “Showtime” excess. This jacket was two other colors — black and blacker.

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers' next move: Doc Rivers is right choice to replace Frank Vogel as coach

He covered up the Lakers banners. Get over it.

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Lakers’ Injuries Excuses Don’t Hold Up

Various Lakers have blamed a series of medical maladies for this season’s struggles. But the franchise has issues that run far deeper despite Frank Vogel’s firing.

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The Lakers didn’t handle Frank Vogel’s firing right

There was something about the way the Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel that was just very wrong and looked bad.

Los Angeles Times

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver the franchise an NBA-best 18th championship.

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers' season has been a collection of pratfalls and airballs

LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers blew a lead and lost to Golden State in the first game of this season, LeBron James was asked whether he had any advice for Russell Westbrook, who had made all of four baskets.

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OKC Thunder rumors: NBA GM said he’s heard that LeBron James wants Thunder GM Sam Presti to replace Rob Pelinka

"I heard that he was trying to get Sam Presti in there to replace Rob. I don’t see that happening, but I could see him trying to get Pelinka out of there."

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: The Lakers must trade LeBron James. It sounds crazy, but it's the best path forward.

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is a giant.

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