Lakers' Rob Pelinka earns contract extension, new title after Luka Doncic trade |

18/04/2025 21:24 -

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with executive Rob Pelinka, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

In addition to this extension to remain in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future, the Lakers’ Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager will now serve as the organization’s President of Basketball Operations. He will still hold his current title of GM.

Pelinka, 55, has been the face of the Lakers’ front office for years and was the mastermind behind the most jaw-dropping trade made in league history involving Luka Doncic this year.

Working closely with controlling owner and team president Jeanie Buss, Pelinka was responsible for bringing LeBron James to LA in 2018, as well as hiring head coach JJ Redick before the 2024-25 season.

With Doncic as the face of their franchise, the Lakers and Pelinka have set themselves up for championship success and flexibility over the next decade.

This is a developing story that will be updated shortly. 

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