Aug 2, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka attends a press conference for guard Luka ...

Pelinka decided to take Adou Thiero with the 36th overall pick. Pelinka believes that he has All-Defensive potential and likens him to Knicks star forward, OG Anunoby.

In late June, the Lakers made a couple of moves in order to move up in the draft and snag Adou Thiero with the No. 36 pick.

Did the Lakers do what they needed to in free agency this offseason to win a championship with Luka Doncic and LeBron James?

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with high expectations, aiming to bolster their roster for a deeper playoff run.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Adou Thiero in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, and Rob Pelinka compared him to a top ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite a busy offseason. Luka Doncic was smartly re-signed to a multi-year contract extension. Once putting pen to paper, he sud ...

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka compared rookie forward Adou Thiero to New York Knicks ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have built an impressive squad for the 2025-26 NBA season, but according to one league insider, there ...

Rob Pelinka still appears to have a very nice long runway in his current position. An update emerged over the weekend about how much longer the Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is expected to remain ...

Find out how the Los Angeles Lakers responded to Luka Doncic's wishes and the impact of Rob Pelinka's strategic moves.

However, the latest comments from general manager Rob Pelinka may leave Lakers fans disappointed. The Lakers already had a need for a center prior to their trade for Doncic.