EL SEGUNDO (Calif.) — As the Los Angeles Lakers They have reaffirmed their faith that Rob Pelinka will lead the franchise. Their goal is to bring in a new coach to help them integrate, bounce back from the worst season in franchise history, and maximize LeBron’s brilliant career.
Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice-president of basketball operations, and general manager signed an offseason contract extension that will see him through the 2025–26 season, league sources told ESPN.
Sources claim that the contract was signed just before Ham was appointed as the 28th coach in team’s history. Sources claim that it was designed to guarantee Ham alignment with the front offices during his time in L.A.
Yahoo Sports reported the first mention of the contract agreement Saturday morning, as the Lakers opened their season against the Celtics. Golden State Warriors Oct. 18 is the most likely date.
Pelinka, 52 was born in Los Angeles and joined the front office after representing Kobe Bryant (Lakers legend) for most of Bryant’s career. His first task was to undo some of the decisions made under the previous regime, which included Jim Buss as general manager and Timofey Mzgov as general manager.
After he oversaw the free agent signing of James and the trade for him, he was promoted to GM and made the VP of basketball operations title. Anthony Davis In June 2019. The Lakers won the championship, ending a difficult season that saw Bryant die in a helicopter crash. In addition to the four-month hiatus due to the coronavirus, the league was also on hiatus. Jeanie Buss won the championship, her first title as team governor since Dr. Jerry Buss’ death in 2013.
The 2020 victory over the Miami Heat Although this was a huge accomplishment, Pelinka’s time as a member of the team had its ups and downs. Pelinka joined Pelinka as the Lakers’ front office manager in 2006. This includes twice since James was signed.
Pelinka has also fired Luke Walton, Frank Vogel, and Magic Johnson from the team’s front office. He later explained on ESPN’s First Take that he was tired “all the backstabbing” that he endured while working for Pelinka.
L.A. was in the midst of last season’s 33-49 season, and did not qualify for the play-in tournament due to a franchise-altering switch with the Washington Wizards To acquire Russell Westbrook The summer of 2021.
“This disappointing Lakers season was at every level. I believe that in the face disappointment, our fans expect more. That’s true for every aspect. Pelinka spoke in April about the importance of the front office, which is led by me, and our ability to build the right roster. “When you experience disappointment, it is important to accept it and to make amends to make it better. This is where the work begins today.”