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Lakers Promote Rob Pelinka to President of Basketball Operations with Contract Extension

The move solidifies leadership ahead of the playoffs as Pelinka’s tenure is marked by transformative roster moves and a renewed championship pursuit.

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka listens to a reporter’s question during a preseason press conference on Wednesday at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Overview

  • Rob Pelinka has been promoted to President of Basketball Operations while retaining his role as General Manager, following a contract extension announced by the Lakers on April 18, 2025.
  • Team Governor Jeanie Buss praised Pelinka’s leadership and vision, emphasizing his ability to deliver championship-caliber basketball for the franchise.
  • Pelinka’s tenure includes high-profile acquisitions such as LeBron James in 2018, Anthony Davis in 2019, and Luka Doncic in February 2025, with the latter trade positioning the Lakers for long-term success.
  • The Lakers finished the regular season with a 50-32 record, securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and preparing to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.
  • Pelinka’s hiring of rookie head coach JJ Redick in 2024 has been widely lauded, with Redick leading the team to a division title and fostering a strong team culture in his first season.