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NBA insider reveals when Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded
In an appearance on the ALL NBA Podcast, NBA insider Marc Stein addressed speculation regarding whether Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded before the June 23rd NBA draft. After months of mounting speculation, the Giannis trade buzz may finally be nearing its culmination. Giannis Antetokounmpo trade timeline With Antetokounmpo plagued by injuries and limited to just 36 games this past season, the Milwaukee Bucks appear ready to move on and initiate a rebuild.
New frontrunner in Giannis trade race revealed
After months of brewing, the story about Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade could potentially reach the end in the near future. Talks of a potential move intensified, with numerous two, three, or even four-team trades mentioned. But all of a sudden, it seems that there is a new leader in the race for Greek Freak's sweepstakes. Boston Celtics take the lead in Giannis trade talks As Marc Stein exclusively reports, the Boston Celtics appear to be in pole position as of this moment.
Will Luka Doncic join Crvena Zvezda? It's still possible
During a promotional event in Belgrade, Luka Doncic discussed his lifelong fandom for Crvena Zvezda and his memorable past performances in Serbia. The Slovenian guard remains focused on his NBA journey for now but left the door open for a potential move to Zvezda someday. Credit: Kenneth Richmond / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Luka Doncic attracted a lot of attention from people yesterday in Belgrade where he was present to promote Air Jordan Brand.
Rudy Gobert reveals what intrigued him the most about Wemby's maiden playoffs run
Rudy Gobert reflected on his playoff matchup against Victor Wembanyama, noting his strategy to wear the younger star down physically. Gobert admitted he was impressed by Wembanyama's endurance throughout the series despite the physical toll. Credit: Getty Images - Scanpix Rudy Gobert enjoyed a stellar playoffs campaign this season as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell short in the end to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference after initially eliminating the Denver Nuggets.
Zeljko Obradovic coaching staff at Panathinaikos revealed
Zeljko Obradovic has agreed to a three-year deal to coach Panathinaikos once again. His staff will feature several long-time collaborators and former players like Mike Batiste. This high-profile return marks a new chapter for the coach who delivered five EuroLeague championships to the Greek giants. Credit: Credit Image – Scanpix After 14 years, Zeljko Obradovic is back in Athens.
Lakers get devastating bad news from NBA Insider on Giannis trade inclusion
Amid recent rumors and speculation, Marc Stein has dismissed the Lakers' inclusion in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade frameworks. Credit: Imagn/Scanpix Contrary to recent reports and speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers appear not to be in any potential trade frameworks that would help complete the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade. Appearing on ALL NBA Podcast, seasoned NBA insider Marc Stein has dismissed the Lakers' inclusion in the ongoing Giannis trade sweepstakes.
Hawks not done making trades, in talks for top Pelicans wing
The Hawks and the Pelicans had trade talks surrounding Trey Murphy III ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Credit: AP-Scanpix The Atlanta Hawks are already on a huge start to commence the NBA's 2026 offseason, dropping the first trade domino by acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for second-round draft assets. Apparently, the Hawks are not done making moves, as they are reportedly exploring another potential deal involving Trey Murphy III.
Rob Pelinka, Lakers deliver latest major NBA offseason move
The Lakers have taken a new offseason move, hiring Pelicans basketball analytics coordinator Dominic Samangy for a basketball analyst role. Credit: dpa/picture-alliance-Scanpix The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing new and fresh basketball insights on their side in this year's offseason. As reported by Benjamin Royer of the O.C. Register, the Lakers are tapping Dominic Samangy as a front-office basketball analyst.
Lakers would welcome return of LeBron James
LOS ANGELES, United States — The Los Angeles Lakers would be thrilled to have LeBron James back if the superstar opts to play a 24th NBA season but plan to start building around Luka Doncic, general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time). One day after the Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Pelinka and coach JJ Redick met with reporters to discuss the franchise's future.
LA Makes Roster Moves, Rob Pelinka Talks Trade Plans, LeBron James Future Predicted
The Los Angeles Lakers made a few roster moves as the offseason dwindles down. In an effort to get the best possible on-court product as possible, a 6-foot-7 guard who shot 36.2 percent from 3-point range in the G League last season inked an Exhibit 10 deal. Speaking of getting the best product on the court as possible, president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka spoke on his team's trade plans.
Lakers' Trade Plans Revealed By Rob Pelinka
Has there been a change of heart for Los Angeles Lakers front office executive Rob Pelinka? More news: Dan Hurley Makes Shocking Admission About The Lakers Last Season All offseason, reports have been trickling out indicating that the Lakers would be reticent in trading future draft captial/acquiring players on multi-year deals with the idea that they would preserve roster flexibility moving forward.
Lakers rumor confirms Rob Pelinka is learning from past mistakes on trade front
Rob Pelinka is learning from the mistakes that previously doomed him. By Maxwell Ogden | 8:00 AM PST The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in improving the roster via the trade market. It's a story that could be copied and pasted across any one of Rob Pelinka's seasons with the franchise, with an abundance of major moves in the rearview.
Lakers rumors: L.A. acting to fulfill well-established Anthony Davis request
The Los Angeles Lakers have entered the 2024-25 NBA preseason with an almost identical roster to a season ago. Dalton Knecht and Bronny James were added via the 2024 NBA Draft, but the team's core members remain generally the same at this stage of the game. Just when it seemed as though the Lakers were done making changes, however, a top NBA insider has revealed that Rob Pelinka remains active on the trade front.
Rob Pelinka's ability as GM questioned after Klay Thompson denied Lakers
This off-season was supposed to fix some issues plaguing the Los Angeles Lakers roster. LeBron James had a list of preferred players he wanted his team to pursue. Secondly, he gave them leeway by offering to take a pay cut if they did land one of those free agents. Alas, not one of those efforts has materialized. This development led analyst Nick Wright to question the abilities of Rob Pelinka as a GM. The long-time analyst discussed free agency on First Things First on FS1.
Hijo de papá, enchufado o proyecto de futuro: el juicio a Bronny James se calienta
BarcelonaA sus 39 años, LeBron James acumula un palmarés impresionante. El jugador de los Lakers, que es el máximo anotador de la historia de la NBA, tiene cuatro anillos de campeón y tres medallas olímpicas. Una de las pocas motivaciones que le quedaban por mantenerse en activo era jugar con su hijo Bronny. Su sueño podrá hacerse realidad, ya que la franquicia de Los Ángeles escogió al joven de 19 años en el draft. Padre e hijo compartirán vestuario en el equipo más glamuroso del mundo.
Who is at Bronny James' NCAA debut? LeBron, Lakers executives, other celebrities flock to USC vs. Long Beach State
There won't be a collegiate debut with more eyes on it this year than Bronny James' first game at USC. The son of NBA superstar LeBron James is set to hit the court for the first time in his NCAA career today, as USC hosts Long Beach State on Sunday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. The Trojans freshman was going to have a ton of attention on him anyway, being the son of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
NBA Twitter is Still Dumfounded By Rob Pelinka, Rob Lowe Side-By-Side
TNT cameras caught a side-by-side last night of Los Angeles Lakers exec Rob Pelinka and actor Rob Lowe taking in Game 1 of the Western Conference semis. Suffice it to say: NBA Twitter is now convinced Pelinka has a doppelganger. Indeed, the juxtaposition of the two prompted myriad tweets like the one below. "Is that the same person?", one user asked. The jokes continued pouring in. "Rob Pelinka looks more Rob Lowe than Rob Lowe does lol," one user remarked.
Lakers News: The Biggest Mistakes By Rob Pelinka And The Front Office
The Los Angeles Lakers' torrid 2-9 run this 2022-23 NBA season isn't entirely on the players taking the hardwood or their elite superstars. General Manager Rob Pelinka and the front office have their share of glaring errors that are a key factor in the sorry state the team is in at present.
Frank Vogel 'Loves The Way The Team Has Been Put Together' By Rob Pelinka
Lakers News: Frank Vogel ‘Loves The Way The Team Has Been Put Together’ By Rob Pelinka Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports By the time Kawhi Leonard made his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers instead of the Los Angeles Lakers, the options remaining for general manager Rob Pelinka to build the rest of the roster had lessened significantly.
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Breaking News Why I'm Frustrated, but also Patient I was going to do my top ten adult league baseball fields in honor of my cohost Ben listing all of his favorite North County golf courses, but I decided that MAY be a touch annoying. But seriously though..if you like good, competitive baseball, I can't recommend our league enough. Go sign up at northcountymsbl.com.
GM Pelinka: Lakers landing LeBron is "ultimate validation"
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Rob Pelinka says the Los Angeles Lakers aren't trying to beat the Golden State Warriors at their own game. Instead, they're building a team around LeBron James to do something different. Pelinka spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since the Lakers' remarkable off-season overhaul began, and the irrepressibly optimistic former agent radiated excitement about the future for a team that hasn't made the playoffs in five seasons.
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